Kashmir Life
Are the Mounds of Zahenpora About to Rewrite Kashmir’s Archaeological History?
by Iqbal Ahmad
Archaeology in Kashmir must rise above colonial religious labelling and return to scientific enquiry. The Zahenpora excavation offers a chance to reveal...
How Does HIV Turn Into AIDS and Why Is Awareness Still Crucial?
by Aejaz Iqbal
AIDS, caused by HIV, weakens immunity, spreads through specific bodily fluids and demands prevention, early diagnosis and sustained antiretroviral treatment for survival
Acquired...
Briefing November 30 – December 6, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir reviewed its electronic traffic enforcement, revealing Jammu’s fully functional 552-camera network generating Rs 41.46 crore from 416703 challans, while Srinagar’s largely...
What Makes the 2025 Chemistry Nobel a Turning Point for Our Future?
by Nisar Farhad
The 2025 Chemistry Nobel honours decades of pioneering MOF research, highlighting its vast potential for clean energy, climate solutions and sustainable development,...
Has Feminism Created a Space Where Degrading Men Has Become Normal?
by Raqif Makhdoomi
Modern feminism has sidelined men, normalised stereotyping, ignored men’s issues and contributed to social bias, calling for equal recognition of men’s emotions and...
In Kashmir, Why Does the Kani Still Hold All the Memories?
by Mariya Qadri
A nostalgic recollection of childhood days spent in the kani, blending play, family stories, quiet reading, lingering fears, and the beginnings of...
Are Kashmir’s Incubation Centres Silencing the Very Innovation They Aim to Support?
by Dr Nawab John Dar
Incubation centres in Kashmir risk undermining young founders by interrupting pitches, triggering stress that impairs performance, discouraging innovation, and weakening the...
In Kashmir, Are We Fulfilling the Constitutional Duty to Cultivate Scientific Temper?
by Dr Farooq A. Lone
Scientific temper is a constitutional duty that promotes rational thinking, combats superstition and encourages evidence-based decision-making. Strengthening science education, media...
Handle with Care
Explosives in Kashmir, mishandled across eras, have repeatedly turned routine procedures into disasters, underscoring the urgent need for stricter, safer handling.
Kashmir has lived with...
In India, Why Has Talaq Returned to the Centre of Debate?
by Asad Mirza
The Supreme Court’s concerns over Talaq-e-Hasan highlight communication flaws, prompting renewed debate on Islamic divorce practices and the need for reforms, clearer...
Is the World Moving Quickly Enough to Confront Antimicrobial Resistance?
by Shyam Bishen
Antimicrobial resistance is rising globally, weakening medicines, endangering modern healthcare, threatening economies, and demanding urgent coordinated investment, innovation and responsible drug use...
Briefing November 23 -29, 2025
SHALIMAR
Kashmir’s fragrant Mushkbudji rice, once on the verge of extinction, is now poised for international markets after drawing exceptional praise from global buyers. SKUAST-K...
Are We Asking the Right Questions About the World AI Is Creating?
by Syed Nazakat
A Kuala Lumpur discussion highlights why questioning AI’s power, governance, and consequences matters more than certainty as global investment reaches speculative heights
I...
In Kashmir, Are We Doing Enough to Protect Our Heritage?
by Iqbal Ahmad
Heritage celebrations highlight a rich archaeological legacy, yet weak institutions, outdated methods, and inadequate policy continue to hinder scientific conservation, demanding professional...
How Deeply Does Persian Still Shape Our Language, Memory and Everyday Life?
by Dr Farooq A. Lone
Persian once shaped everyday Kashmiri life, education and expressions. Despite losing official patronage, its proverbs, prayers and poetic traditions still...
