Teachers don’t exist in classrooms only. In fact, there is also someone outside the classroom who may be imparting you important lessons of living a good life for the overall benefit of humanity. Sajjad Bazaz In a routine morning glance at my WhatsApp messages, I came across a message from one of my colleagues at…
Peerzada Masarat ShahIn Jammu & Kashmir, Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, a day meant to unite millions in reverence for the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), has instead become a flashpoint of frustration. The government’s failure to align the holiday with the Islamic calendar’s moon-sighting tradition has once again turned a sacred occasion into an administrative debacle. This isn’t just a…
Dr. Umer Iqbal Teaching is not a profession alone; it is a sacred trust, a legacy of the Prophets. Teachers do not merely transfer information, they cultivate minds, nurture curiosity, and shape the destinies of individuals and nations. As the famous saying goes, “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased.” On this…
Gowhar BhatIn the tightly knit communities of Kashmir, family support is often considered the backbone of life, especially during the crucial phases of pregnancy and postpartum care. Yet, an alarming pattern has emerged: despite medical guidance, many families insist on age-old traditional remedies, dietary restrictions, or unverified advice sometimes putting both mother and child at…
Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerWe are educated and very civilised in Jammu and Kashmir, but not to an extent where we could address the future threats of flood and destroying our environment. We as Kashmiri’s have never shown respect to the nature provided by Allah. Government and people of the region are equally responsible for this…
