TV Channels’ ‘Maara Maari’ For TRPs

Remarkably, driving “Operation Sindoor” with meticulous planning and operational ethics brought laurels to the Indian Army and the whole nation is proud of them. But the television channels brought disrepute to themselves by peddling unverified/misinformation campaigns shamelessly leaning on the back of brave Indian army who were on the frontline fighting enemy’s nefarious designs. Sajjad…

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Stories as Solace: The Connection Between Writing and Mental Health

Gowher Bhat These days, life moves fast. Too fast. People are overwhelmed—racing between responsibilities, deadlines, expectations, and quiet burdens they carry inside. The world is louder than ever, but inside, many are silent. Tired. Anxious. Worn out.Mental health, once a taboo, is now part of the public conversation. We see campaigns, awareness weeks, hashtags, therapy…

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Everyone’s a Social Worker—Just Add a Packet of Rice and a Selfie

Social work isn’t about charity—it’s about change. And real change doesn’t come with a filter or a likes counter. Bhat Shaheen In a world where social media validation counts more than professional credentials, the term “social worker” has undergone a stunning transformation. Once associated with rigorous academic training, ethical standards, and community-based interventions, it now…

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“Ali Bought a Cow… and Other Kashmiri Crises Born of Whispers”

Peerzada Masrat Shah In Kashmir, where snow-draped peaks cradle valleys steeped in the aroma of kehwa, a peculiar tradition thrives alongside the region’s storied poetry and politics. It’s called Dapaan—a deceptively simple Kashmiri word meaning “they say.” But who are they? No one knows. Yet, their whispers shape narratives, spark panics, and, occasionally, rewrite reality…

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