Category: Opinion & Editorials

Why respect must transcend designation, why humiliation has no place in public service, and why government institutions need serious introspection into professional conduct. Dr. Touseef Bhatt The debate surrounding dignity, professional conduct and workplace behaviour within administrative institutions raises a question that deserves serious public attention: Does holding a senior designation confer authority alone, or…

Do Not Suppress Desire. Guide It in the Right Direction. Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) The existence of desires within a human being is part of the natural disposition created by Allah. The real issue is not the existence of desire, but how a person deals with it. When a desire leads a person toward what…

An Apology Is Not A Surrender Of Strength,But A Testament to Character, Confidence, And Composure. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili “Is saying ‘I’m sorry’ a sign of weakness or the ultimate test of character?” This question has often lingered in my mind after a heated debate, a disagreement, or a moment when my words or actions…

J&K’s food-safety machinery must demonstrate that traceability, surprise enforcement and accountability are stronger than the profit motive of those who adulterate. By Anuj Kumar Verma As Navratris begin, Jammu and Kashmir enters nearly two months of peak demand for milk, paneer, cheese, khoya, desi ghee and sweets. This is precisely the season when volumes rise,…

Anil Kumar Sharma Work is an essential part of life, but it should never become the whole of life. The real measure of a progressive society is not merely how much its people work, but how well they live, how fairly opportunities are distributed and how much dignity they find in their work. Today, as…