Moon Sighting, Misfired Governance: J&K’s Eid-e-Milad Fiasco Sparks Outrage

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…

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When Family Advice Overrules Doctors: The Hidden Danger for New Mothers and Newborns in Kashmir

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…

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