Gowher Bhat The job doesn’t exist. That’s the hard truth, the one no one says out loud.Every morning, you rise before the sun, iron your best shirt, and clutch that folder of certificates like a lifeline—proof that you did everything right. You step out into the cold, into a world that doesn’t seem to have…
Peerzada Masarat Shah It is both shocking and heartbreaking to witness the state of moral decay in our society today. The recent incidents in Kashmir, where parents are abandoned, left to seek shelter in old age homes, and even denied the respect of a proper funeral, are nothing less than a sign of a dead…
Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerJammu and Kashmir’s industrial sector has struggled to keep pace with the rest of India. The late 1960s saw an initial push toward public sector enterprises, but the strategy failed to establish a sustainable industrial base. In 1975, a shift toward private entrepreneurship, backed by institutions such as SIDCO and SICOP, led…
Law should not empower somebody to destroy someone else. Sajjad BazazInternational Women’s Day on March 08 as usual witnessed congratulatory messages flashed on women folk through various platforms, including social media platforms. The common thread in all these messages was preaching women empowerment and encouraging them to stand up to fight for their rights. However,…
Peerzada MasaratGulmarg, Kashmir’s postcard-perfect haven of snow-draped peaks and tranquil beauty, has long been a jewel in India’s tourism crown. But its latest claim to fame is less scenic and far more scandalous: a fashion show that’s ignited fury across the region. Enter Shivan & Narresh, the celebrated designer duo whose decision to stage a…
