The Tragedy of Healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir and the Ethics of Triage

Dr Umer Iqbal In the quiet corridors of overcrowded district hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir, a silent battle is fought every day, not against disease alone, but against time, resources, and heartbreaking decisions. One such decision doctors frequently face is triage, choosing whom to treat first, whom to try to save, and, tragically, whom to let go….

Read More

From “Azadi” to Accommodation: The Remarkable Reinvention of Bilal Gani Lone and Kashmir’s ‘Post-Resistance’ Politics

Peerzada Masarat ShahIn the shifting script of Kashmir’s political theatre, few performances so epitomize the times as the transformation of Bilal Gani Lone. Once a frontline figure in the Hurriyat Conference, a coalition that galvanized generations with chants of “Azadi” (freedom), Lone has stepped away from separatism’s barricades to navigate the corridors of mainstream Indian…

Read More

Misinterpretation of Customer Complaints

Most of the banks and other financial institutions have been categorizing complaints as suggestions or queries. This ‘misinterpretation’ is frustratingcustomers. Sajjad BazazDeteriorating customer service in banks has been a cause of concern to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In fact, the RBI-appointed committee in the recent past has raised an alarm on poor customer…

Read More

Let’s Keep Our Cities Clean: A Personal Pledge, A Collective Duty

“Cleanliness is Half of Faith” — A Civic and Spiritual Imperative Dr. Fiaz Maqbool FaziliCleanliness is more than a government responsibility—it is a personal ethic, a reflection of one’s inner values, and the foundation of a healthier, more harmonious society. In communities like ours, where Islam is the guiding faith for many, the Prophetic saying…

Read More