“I never doubted that the prayers in the Shiva temple reached the same destination as the ones offered in our mosque.” Sajjad Bazaz Month of October has got a unique significance for us. On the political front, this month witnessed the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India. This month is also known for historical…
Arrogance is not born of power; it is born of spiritual poverty. Power merely reveals it. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili There is a question that has haunted me for decades: Why do people in Kashmir lose humility the moment they acquire power, position, or prosperity? After travelling across the world for more than thirty-five years—from…
Gowher Bhat It starts with a broken toy. Or a tough math problem. Or a child sitting quietly after losing a race. These ordinary moments, seemingly insignificant, are where the seeds of a child’s mindset are sown. Not with charts, lectures, or motivational posters—but in the way we respond when things don’t go their way….
India’s challenge now is not just to engage with the Taliban but to ensure that such engagement does not compromise its principles or global reputation. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer India’s recent engagement with the Taliban’s Foreign Minister — a UN-sanctioned individual — has stirred both curiosity and controversy in equal measures. For New Delhi, this…
Every city has its culture, but in Jammu, it often lives on street corners — around tea stalls, office corridors, and of course, near the golgappa vendor. The crispy delight is just an excuse — the real menu is endless conversation. Anil Sharma There are two things that define the everyday rhythm of a true…
