Kashmir Life
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...
Briefing February 2-8, 2025
JAMMU KASHMIR
Omar Abdullah’s joy was short-lived as an announcement on his social media about a salary hike for special police officers (SPOs) in Jammu...
Can Kashmir’s Fading Forests Be Saved?
by Tanveer Ahmad Rather
Nature’s laws are unyielding. Even the slightest violation invites consequences, for there is no room for mercy. These laws offer...
What Does the Word ‘Choub’ Symbolise Across Kashmir?
by M J Aslam
Choub, a Persian-origin word, symbolises power and authority in Kashmiri culture. Historically used for discipline, taxation, and trade, it also appears...
Can We Afford a Second Generation of Brain-Rotten Idiots?
by Nasir Hamid Khan
Experts caution that behaviours initially perceived as pleasurable and engaging can trap individuals in a dopamine deficit state. Over time, these...
How Do Gurez, Ladakh, and Gilgit Preserve the Shina Language?
by Dr Suheel Rasool Mir
Central and state governments can potentially elevate the Shina language by granting it due recognition within cultural academies, colleges, and universities....
India Engages Taliban Leadership
India's Foreign Secretary met Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister in Dubai, marking a strategic step amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions. India's quiet diplomacy with the Taliban...
Is the Liberal World Order Collapsing Under Trump?
by Dhananjay Tripathi
The liberal world order is weakening as nationalism rises. Trump’s controversial stance includes suggesting Canada join the US, reviving interest in acquiring...
Are We Doing Enough to Secure a Girl’s Future?
by Sadia Raashid
Every girl deserves a future where her potential is nurtured, her aspirations are supported, and her rights are safeguarded—every day.
In a world...
What Does It Take to Ride from Kashmir to Kanyakumari?
by Dr Nisar Farhad
Riding is more than merely keeping a hand on the clutch, a foot on the brake, and eyes on the road;...
Briefing January 26 – February 1, 2025
In Jammu and Kashmir, over 31,000 students are enrolled in schools where only one teacher is posted, raising concerns about the quality of education.
KASHMIR...
Why Does the Abundance of Choice Leave Us Stuck?
by Azra Hussain
Is decision paralysis, a modern-day challenge caused by an abundance of choices? What are the psychological, historical, and societal factors contributing to...
