Peerzada Masarat Shah In recent debates around military action against Iran, a familiar pattern has resurfaced. The language of women’s liberation and human rights is once again being invoked to justify strategic intervention. At first glance, it sounds morally compelling. But history urges caution. When the vocabulary of empowerment merges with military ambition, the outcome…
“There is only one child in the world and that child’s name is ALL children.”– Carl Sandburg, an American poet and writer Sajjad BazazLet me share a Facebook post of one of my friends living in Mumbai which caught my attention. The post reads: “There is still a stigma attached to the special needs kids…
The formal proceedings began with an Introduction by the Stage Secretary, Dr. Nadia Shah, Senior Assistant Professor, GDC Pulwama, who outlined the significance of VBYP 2026 and the objectives of the district-level round. STC NEWS DESKPULWAMA, FEBRUARY 27 (STC): In a significant step in aligning youth participation with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the…
In the Light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah Muhammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) Islam is not merely a collection of rituals; it is a complete way of life that regulates belief, worship, character, society, and economy. Among the acts of worship, Zakāh holds a unique position because it purifies the soul, sanctifies wealth, and establishes social…
Governments must enforce protective policies, institutions must amplify artisan voices, and consumers must learn to recognize and respect authenticity. Mohammad Hanief In the narrow bylanes of Kashmir’s towns and villages, where the rhythm of life once moved in harmony with the soft clatter of looms and the steady movement of skilled hands, a centuries-old cultural…
