It hinges on collective action. Policymakers, civil society, and citizens must bridge gaps to transform safety from aspiration to everyday reality. Peerzada Masarat Shah In the bustling streets of India’s megacities, a haunting question echoes through conversations, social media feeds, and family dinners: Kya desh badal raha hai? — Is the country really changing? This…

And may his voice continue to echo somewhere beyond the skies, just as it once did on that unforgettable night. Zahoor Zahid It came as a rude shock when I heard that Rajinder Tickoo – an actor, singer, and a deeply committed theatre personality, had passed away in a tragic accident. For a few moments,…

As the world confronts new challenges, from climate change to social divides, radio remains a humble yet powerful tool to inform minds, connect hearts and strengthen communities. Mushtaq BalaEvery year on February 13, the world celebrates World Radio Day, honouring a medium that has informed, educated, entertained and united generations across continents. In an age…

It is a living example of that synthesis, where religious observance generated a communal celebration rather than a boundary. Sanjay PanditaThere are festivals that belong to faith, and there are festivals that transcend it to become the shared inheritance of a people. Among Kashmiri Pandits, the day of Salam following Herath—Shivratri—once belonged to that rare…