Gowhar BhatIn Kashmir, things are changing, but it’s not obvious at first. The mountains, once steady, now seem to shift in the distance, uncertain of where they stand. The weather’s become erratic. The seasons, once dependable, are unpredictable. People in Srinagar, and the villages beyond, aren’t talking about prosperity anymore. They’re talking about what’s slipping…
Sajjad BazazIndian rupee (INR) is making headlines for its record fall against the US dollar (USD) to 88.1, touched on February 10. Though the rupee was at 86.8 per USD at the time of writing this column, the experts have predicted the INR sliding past 90 per dollar this year.Experts and currency analysts have currently…
Kundan KashmiriToday, on World Language Day, as we celebrate the beauty and diversity of languages across the globe, let us pause for a moment and reflect on our own mother tongue, Kashmiri, which is fading day by day. Language is not just a means of communication; it carries within it the soul of a community,…
Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerIt Sounds Like Myth today. Once known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now gaining another identity—one built on addiction, crime, and despair. Instead of fostering a generation of thinkers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, we are producing addicts, criminals, and broken families. And while the government loves to make grand…
Sajjad BazazSome time back, in a private discussion on fast changing habits with an educationist friend, we debated book reading culture losing its space to internet-based platforms. As we were busy pitching our opinions on the subject, one thing surfaced during the discussion that book writing, especially in the context of Kashmir, is gaining momentum…
