Kashmir Life
How Does The Song Bhalessa Meri Jaan Capture the Essence of Bhalessa?
by Sadaket Malik
It is a call to the government of Jammu and Kashmir to prioritise the preservation of Bhalessa’s ethno-linguistic culture and tourism potential.
Bhalessa,...
Briefing January 12-18, 2025
JAMMU KASHMIR
In Jammu and Kashmir, over 17 per cent of primary and 12 per cent of senior secondary students drop out, raising concerns about...
How Are Kashmiri Influencers Redefining Tradition in the Digital Age?
by Dr Parvaiz Ahmad Mir
As this digital ecosystem matures, there is an opportunity for more structured collaboration between local businesses, international brands, and...
Why Gaza Is On A Different Scale Than Haiti, Congo and Sudan?
by Jonathan Dumont
The size of the US city of Detroit, Gaza today is a mountain of rubble. I’ve gone to many conflict zones this...
What Is Telemedicine and How It Is Bridge to Better Healthcare?
by Dr Nawab John Dar
Telemedicine bridges the gap on a cold winter morning in Kashmir when snow blocks roads and doctors are miles away....
What Is the Halo Effect and How It Impacts Decision Making?
by Azra Hussain
The halo effect is a cognitive bias where one positive trait influences overall perception, often leading to flawed judgments. Coined by...
Who Was Rashid Nazki and Why Does His Legacy Matter?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
Nazki's work can be described as that of a mystic poet, a modern mystic poet who utilises modern artistic expressions to...
What Is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold. You might cough or wheeze, have a runny nose or...
Briefing January 5 – 11, 2025
JAMMU
The 2nd Additional Sessions Judge of Jammu, Amit Sharma, sentenced three brothers—Harvinder Singh, Amarjeet Singh, and Harcharan Singh—to life imprisonment for the murder of...
Kashmir’s Kashani
Syed Muzaffar Kashani, a distinguished broadcaster and gemmologist, passed away on January 2, 2025, after a brief and brave battle with a brain haemorrhage, fulfilling...
What is the Power of Gratitude?
by Dr Rohi
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can transform our lives. It is a mindset that we can cultivate daily, enabling us to...
Is Braille the Key to Inclusive Education in Kashmir?
by Syeda Hikmat Yaseen
The absence of trained teachers also hinders the integration of visually impaired students into mainstream classrooms, forcing them to rely on...
Is Jammu and Kashmir Doing Enough for Visually Impaired Individuals?
by Aqib Rehman and Rohi Jan
The government of Jammu and Kashmir is obligated under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and...
How Can Braille Education Be Promoted in Kashmir?
by Rohi Jan
In Kashmiri society, where resources are often scarce, the need for Braille literacy and access to modern assistive technology is especially pressing....
Can We Save the Younger Generation from the Pressures of Modern Life?
by Dr Mushtaq Rather
A paradigm shift is necessary in our approach, moving away from dictatorial and unidirectional methods. Instead, we must engage with the...
