Kashmir Life
What Defines a 21st-Century Educator?
by Dr Mushtaq Rather
Great teachers are not born; they are made through a long and arduous process that ultimately yields rich rewards.
The...
Will Digital Addiction Define the Next Generation’s Future?
by Nasir Hamid Khan
Digital addiction threatens mental health, relationships, and cognitive development, especially in children. It exploits vulnerabilities via algorithms, fosters overconsumption, and feeds...
What Will Trump Prioritise in a Second Term?
by Emma Shortis
President Trump’s second term begins with a radical agenda focused on immigration, nationalism, energy dominance, retribution, and imperialism, aiming to reshape America...
Can Free Electricity Schemes Lead to the Fiscal Irresponsibility?
by Peerzada Zubair
The debate over freebies versus sustainable welfare schemes highlights concerns about economic dependency and fiscal strain, urging a shift towards long-term...
Why Kashmir’s Iconic Chinar Trees are Disappearing?
by Suhail Bhat
Climate change and lack of care are pushing Kashmir’s famous Chinar trees closer to the edge
"It was a moment of panic...
Was Rehman Rahi a Poet of Silence or a Voice of the People?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
A poet is perpetually engaged in dialogue—sometimes with nature, sometimes with themselves, and often with words, pain, or beauty. This poetic...
What Makes Chillai Kalan the Soul of Kashmir’s Winter?
by Sadia Raashid
During Chillai Kalan, temperatures plummet below freezing, lakes and rivers such as the iconic Dal Lake freeze, icicles form, water pipes seize,...
Briefing January 19-25, 2025
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The newly inaugurated Z-Morh (Sonamarg) Tunnel, a 6.5-km-long bi-directional road tunnel connecting Gagangir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, marks a significant milestone...
What Does the FLN Mission Mean for Jammu and Kashmir’s Future?
by Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi
We must not overlook the challenges that lie ahead. Many children continue to face learning gaps due to socioeconomic barriers,...
How Can Hope Rebuild a Broken Community?
by Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon
Modern leaders must deeply reflect on these principles and embrace the timeless wisdom of the Khilafat-e-Rashidah. By embodying justice, accountability, compassion,...
Why Israel Hamas Ceasefire Does Not Guarantee a Peaceful End to a Devastating War?
by Marika Sosnowski
The Hamas-Israel ceasefire introduces a detailed, phased agreement lasting six weeks per stage. While offering temporary respite, it doesn’t promise peace, given...
Can Hope Outweigh Fear in 2025?
by Tanveer Magrey
So, I have managed to leap into 2025 with a fragile hope that a purple patch in my life lies as close...
What Is The Cultural Significance of Snow in Kashmir?
by M J Aslam
Sheen, the Kashmiri term for snow, is deeply ingrained in the region's rich oral and written traditions. It is frequently suffixed...
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): A Looming Global Threat or a False Alarm?
by Prof Dr M Sultan Khuroo
Most epidemiologists caution against raising alarm over Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), viewing it as manageable. However, they stress the importance...
‘Drug Addict’: Are We Using the Correct Term?
by Anzar Ul Aijaz
This linguistic approach emphasises their humanity first, recognising their inherent right to a life of quality, dignity, and worth. By...
