Kashmir Life
Is Digital Arrest on the Rise as an Emerging Cybercrime Menace in Jammu Kashmir?
by Dr Ajaz Afzal Lone
Exploiting fear and authority, cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement or government officials to manipulate victims into financial extortion.
The rise of digital...
Briefing February 16-22, 2025
JAMMU
A court in Jammu has granted bail to Kashmiri post-doc scholar Abdul Aala Fazili, nearly three years after his arrest under the Unlawful Activities...
How Does a Grandfather’s Influence Shape Generations to Come?
by Mohammed Ijaz ul Haq Kanth
A heartfelt tribute to a beloved grandfather, honouring his wisdom, love, and faith. His legacy of kindness, devotion, and...
Why Is Abdul Sattar Rather Remembered as More Than Just an Engineer?
by Sadaket A Malik
Abdul Sattar Rather, a visionary engineer, dedicated his life to public service in Jammu and Kashmir. He transformed infrastructure, water management, and...
Is Life a Performance?
by Irfan Qayoom Shah
Instead of losing ourselves to deception, we should embrace honesty, humility, and kindness.
Human nature is fluid, ever-changing, and profoundly shaped...
How Does The GBV Take Root?
by Falak Riyaz
It is perpetuated by power imbalances, stereotypes, discriminatory norms, and the process of socialisation, which reinforces these behaviours and attitudes over time....
Briefing February 9-15, 2025
KUNZAR
A self-styled peer in Waripora Kunzar, Baramulla, built a replica of the Kaaba, falsely claiming that those unable to afford travel to Mecca could...
Is Digital Addiction a Matter of Fate or Free Will?
by Nasir Hamid Khan
Digital addiction threatens knowledge, family, and mental health. Free will, education, and mindful technology use can counter its dangers. Solutions include...
Why do Palestinians Reject Donald Trump’s Resettlement Idea?
by Maha Nassar
Donald Trump’s suggestion that the US should take over Gaza and displace Palestinians has drawn criticism, with experts calling it a push...
Why The Lack of Childcare Facilities Is A Significant Impediments to Gender Equality in...
by Vijay Garg
Globally, women spend a significant amount of time on unpaid care work, which limits their participation in the labour market and affects...
How Can Activity-Based Learning Transform Classrooms?
by Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi
Every child possesses a unique set of characteristics, rendering a one-size-fits-all teaching approach ineffective. Personalised learning allows students to progress at...
Kashmir’s Mindscape: Trauma and Healing
Kashmir’s psychological landscape, shaped by faith and conflict, has evolved through psychiatry. Dr Mushtaq Margoob tells Azra Hussain how the region’s shift from stigma...
What Is Doomscrolling and How to Manage It?
by Lisa Harrison
Doomscrolling can harm mental health, but setting boundaries helps. Choosing trusted news sources, limiting exposure, and using digital tools can create a...
Why Is Cancer Rising in Kashmir?
by Dr Mir M Hussain
With cancer rates consistently increasing in Kashmir each year, there is an urgent need to refocus research priorities and explore...
Is Quratulain Hyder’s Vision of Syncretism Still Relevant Today?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
Critics and literary analysts have drawn parallels between Hyder’s artistry and that of luminaries such as Jane Austen, Leo Tolstoy, Virginia...
