My Pain, My Un-Civility, and the Untold Story of My Self-Destruction Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili There are certain questions that haunt me from many years yet answer themselves through silence. Why has our moral compass rusted? Why has civility become a rarity and arrogance a social fashion? Why have ethics and professionalism been reduced to…
Real success lies in living a life of purity, awareness, and remembrance of Allah. Muhammad Younis Zahid Intoxication, in any form, is one of the greatest evils that destroy not only an individual’s health but also the moral and social fabric of society. Islam, being a complete code of life, strictly prohibits all forms of…
With care, attention, and informed action, children can learn to use technology not as a cage but as a tool for growth, connection, and discovery. Straight Talk Communications columnist Gowhar Bhat deliberates upon the issue with his expert opinion. Gowher Bhat In the valleys of Kashmir, where mountains rise like silent sentinels and rivers carve…
Mushtaq Bala For the first time since 2021, Jammu and Kashmir will elect representatives to the Rajya Sabha, India’s Upper House of Parliament. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled polling for October 24, marking a significant step toward restoring the region’s parliamentary voice after years of political dormancy. Four Rajya Sabha seats have…
True fame is not in being noticed, but in being remembered—for the right reasons. Anil Sharma Growing up, many of us have heard this from our elders: “Don’t cut my nose in society—make me proud.”My mother, a woman grounded in tradition and dignity, would often say this to me. Her intentions were loving, but her…
