Kashmir Life
Will Trump and Tehran Push the Strait of Hormuz Toward Conflict?
by Asad Mirza
Rising US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have revived fears of conflict, even as diplomacy, nuclear negotiations and maritime security proposals...
Is Social Media Turning Grief and Allegation Into Public Spectacle?
by Suhail Gaznavi
An examination of how social media erodes privacy, fuels digital trials, violates child protection laws, and turns grief, allegations, and human suffering...
Why Does Jammu and Kashmir Need a Climate Council?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
As glaciers retreat, floods intensify, and governance fragments, Jammu and Kashmir must move from emergency response to institutional resolve,...
Collective Economic Discipline
Instability in West Asia demands voluntary austerity, prudent consumption, and collective economic responsibility to safeguard India’s resilience.
The unresolved crisis in West Asia is no...
Briefing May 17-23, 2026
KATHUA
A mother in Kathua has lost both her sons within five days after a brutal assault allegedly carried out by a close friend over...
Has Development Erased the Soul of the Baramulla Bypass?
by Rameez Bhat
Baramulla bypass transformation under Project Beacon improves functionality but erases ecological, aesthetic, and emotional value, raising concerns over identity, planning sensitivity, and...
Rail with Restraint
ashmir’s costly rail link must reduce dependence on fragile highways, prioritising sustainable use, ecological protection, and expanded passenger and freight services for resilient connectivity.
The...
Why Does Government Employment Remain the Preferred Career Choice Among Youth in Jammu and...
by Dr Farooq A. Lone
Government jobs remain highly preferred due to security, benefits, prestige, and stability, though excessive dependence on them limits broader career...
Can Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Reset Fragile US-China Relations Amid Deep Strategic Rivalry?
by Asad Mirza
Trump and Xi projected cautious optimism during the Beijing summit, but deep tensions over Taiwan, trade, technology, military rivalry and global influence...
Can Women’s Sessions in Alumni Meets Transform Institutions and Inspire Future Generations?
by Prof M A Shah
Women’s Sessions in alumni meets celebrate achievements, foster mentorship, encourage inclusivity, inspire future generations, and transform institutions into platforms for...
Is Kashmir Forcing Divorced Women to Live in Silence Rather Than Remarry?
by Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor
An emotionally charged riverfront conversation explores divorce, remarriage, loneliness, gender inequality, religious hypocrisy, and societal stigma faced by middle-aged women in Kashmir
The...
Are Quiet People Really Introverts?
by Fida Hussain Bhat
Quietness is often misunderstood as introversion, although silence may emerge from wisdom, difficult experiences, thoughtful reflection, unsuitable environments, or a preference...
Can Justice Balance Human Fear and Animal Cruelty in the Magam Dog Killing Incident?
by Shadab Ahmad Lone
The Magam incident raises difficult questions about self-defence, animal cruelty, public safety, fear, and whether justice should consider human panic alongside...
Had Loneliness Entered Their Hearts Before Drugs Entered Their Veins?
by Javaid Ahmad Lone
An emotional reflection on drug addiction, exploring loneliness, broken relationships, emotional neglect, and societal transformation through Sajad Inqilabi’s deeply moving poetic...
Have We Forgotten the Power of Gratitude in Everyday Life?
by Muneer Ahmad
An exploration of gratitude’s transformative power, highlighting everyday blessings, resilience during hardship, spiritual insight, and the importance of appreciating life with humility.
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