Dr Umer Iqbal The story of “Torches of Freedom” and the societal norms of Kashmir can be linked through the lens of cultural transformation, the influence of external forces on local traditions, and the ways in which societal norms evolve due to marketing, politics, or social movements. Kashmir, known for its unique cultural identity, is shaped…
Sajjad Bazaz(straighttalkcommunication@gmail.com) Even as the new year mood is still around, it is the time of the beginning of taxing moments for most of you as the last quarter of the financial year ending March 2025 is now underway. This is the time when salaried as well as business class get into the act of…
The Day in all respects should be a peoples’ day beyond its customary celebrations. Sajjad Bazaz(straighttalkcomunications@gmail.com) I had just finished my self-assigned routine task of sending morning greeting messages to my friends, when I received an unusual greeting message from a very dear friend, who is an acclaimed author and a military officer by profession.The…
World gives us credit for having developed a consistent habit of changing loyalties as well as ideologies to suit our convenience. Sajjad BazazSome time back, two ‘high-profile’ persons having allegiance to a powerful political group entered into my office. It was an unscheduled visit, and surprised me. Both the persons were unknown to me. But…
Hot Summers, Drier Winters, and a Changing Future Dr Umer Iqbal Kashmir, long celebrated as the “Paradise on Earth,” is undergoing a profound transformation as climate change disrupts its delicate ecosystem. Once renowned for its temperate weather, the region is now witnessing hotter summers, mostly drier winters, erratic rainfall, and an alarming retreat of its…
