Gowhar BhatIn the tightly knit communities of Kashmir, family support is often considered the backbone of life, especially during the crucial phases of pregnancy and postpartum care. Yet, an alarming pattern has emerged: despite medical guidance, many families insist on age-old traditional remedies, dietary restrictions, or unverified advice sometimes putting both mother and child at…
Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerWe are educated and very civilised in Jammu and Kashmir, but not to an extent where we could address the future threats of flood and destroying our environment. We as Kashmiri’s have never shown respect to the nature provided by Allah. Government and people of the region are equally responsible for this…
Peerzada Masarat Shah In Jammu and Kashmir, disasters are as predictable as the seasons, yet we label them “natural calamities” to dodge accountability. Floods? Blame the rain gods. Landslides? Curse the mountains. A river drowning in garbage? Surely, that’s divine punishment. This convenient narrative lets us sidestep the real culprits: greed, negligence, and apathy. Last…
Many of us boast of having hundreds, even thousands, of “friends.” But when tested by adversity, how many remain? How many will cross the digital divide into real-world empathy and presence? Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Never in history have human beings been so connected—yet so lonely. A generation ago, the word “friend” carried weight, warmth,…
In the bosom of the Himalayas lies Kashmir, a land celebrated for its breathtaking allure yet burdened by intricate realities. Though its resplendent vistas have justly earned it the sobriquet “Paradise on Earth,” the region has simultaneously been scarred by conflict and discord. Amidst these formidable trials, a disquieting trend has surfaced: a proclivity towards…
