“The journey to Tulmulla, Kashmir continues. The Goddess still calls. And her devotees still return.” Dr Rajesh Bhat Few places in Kashmir embody the Valley’s centuries-old composite culture as profoundly as the shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla. For generations, this sacred abode of Mata Ragnya Devi has stood not merely as a place…
For when words fail, music continues to speak. Mushtaq Bala Every year on 21st June, millions of people across the globe come together to celebrate World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique. More than just a festival, the day is a tribute to the power of music to unite people across cultures,…
(This is a representative story inspired by experiences and observations from rural India. The characters and certain details have been adapted to illustrate broader social realities.) Khurshid Ahmad Akhoon One winter evening, Janki Nath returned home with a smile that seemed almost foreign to a face weathered by years of struggle. His house stood at…
When Accountability Matters, but Judgment Comes Too Soon Guilty or Not Guilty: Where Do We Balance Between an Investigation and Merciless Publicity? Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili In recent days, public discourse around the alleged pacemaker implantation irregularities in Anantnag has generated intense debate, strong emotions, and widespread commentary. The matter is now under official investigation,…
Until discipline becomes as important as infrastructure, traffic congestion will continue to challenge daily life across the Valley. Ahmad Ayaz Traffic congestion has emerged as one of the most persistent public concerns in Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar and its surrounding areas. Every day, thousands of commuters lose valuable time while navigating traffic jams that have…
