Kashmiris deserve better. They deserve safe food, a functioning system, and officials who act before things rot — not after. Peerzada Masarat ShahIn a place where food is woven into the very fabric of identity and culture, Kashmir has just been served a horrifying reality check — 1,200 kilograms of decomposed meat, seized in Zakura…
Through this tribute, Straight Talk Communications (STC) reflect on the qualities that make him not only an exceptional administrator, but a deeply respected human being. Gowhar BhatIn the heart of Kashmir’s healthcare ecosystem, where compassion meets responsibility and leadership intertwines with humility, one name stands as a symbol of silent strength and tireless service –…
Our food supply chain is debated widely because of systemic neglect, and sporadic enforcement is a bandage on a septic wound. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool FaziliThe seizure of 1,200 kilograms of rotting meat in a Srinagar cold storage unit last week laid bare a truth Kashmiris have long tasted but rarely confronted. Our food supply chain…
Once upon a time in Kashmir, the presence of a doctor was equated with divine grace. People affectionately referred to them as Maoul (a source of wisdom) and Mouj (mother — a symbol of care and compassion). These weren’t mere honorifics, but heartfelt expressions of cultural respect and emotional connection. Doctors were seen not just…
For decades, Kashmir has remained one of the most complex and sensitive issues in India’s political and humanitarian landscape. Often, the voices of the Kashmiri people, the primary stakeholders in this prolonged conflict, have been marginalized, misunderstood, or altogether silenced in national discourse. However, recent developments in the Indian Parliament have offered a glimmer of…
