Will Trump and Tehran Push the Strait of Hormuz Toward Conflict?

by Asad Mirza Rising US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have revived fears of conflict, even as diplomacy, nuclear negotiations and maritime security proposals...

Is Social Media Turning Grief and Allegation Into Public Spectacle?

by Suhail Gaznavi An examination of how social media erodes privacy, fuels digital trials, violates child protection laws, and turns grief, allegations, and human suffering...

Why Does Jammu and Kashmir Need a Climate Council?

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E As glaciers retreat, floods intensify, and governance fragments, Jammu and Kashmir must move from emergency response to institutional resolve,...

Has Development Erased the Soul of the Baramulla Bypass?

by Rameez Bhat Baramulla bypass transformation under Project Beacon improves functionality but erases ecological, aesthetic, and emotional value, raising concerns over identity, planning sensitivity, and...

Why Does Government Employment Remain the Preferred Career Choice Among Youth in Jammu and...

by Dr Farooq A. Lone Government jobs remain highly preferred due to security, benefits, prestige, and stability, though excessive dependence on them limits broader career...

Can Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Reset Fragile US-China Relations Amid Deep Strategic Rivalry?

by Asad Mirza Trump and Xi projected cautious optimism during the Beijing summit, but deep tensions over Taiwan, trade, technology, military rivalry and global influence...

Can Women’s Sessions in Alumni Meets Transform Institutions and Inspire Future Generations?

by Prof M A Shah Women’s Sessions in alumni meets celebrate achievements, foster mentorship, encourage inclusivity, inspire future generations, and transform institutions into platforms for...

Is Kashmir Forcing Divorced Women to Live in Silence Rather Than Remarry?

by Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor An emotionally charged riverfront conversation explores divorce, remarriage, loneliness, gender inequality, religious hypocrisy, and societal stigma faced by middle-aged women in Kashmir The...

Are Quiet People Really Introverts?

by Fida Hussain Bhat Quietness is often misunderstood as introversion, although silence may emerge from wisdom, difficult experiences, thoughtful reflection, unsuitable environments, or a preference...

Can Justice Balance Human Fear and Animal Cruelty in the Magam Dog Killing Incident?

by Shadab Ahmad Lone The Magam incident raises difficult questions about self-defence, animal cruelty, public safety, fear, and whether justice should consider human panic alongside...

Had Loneliness Entered Their Hearts Before Drugs Entered Their Veins?

by Javaid Ahmad Lone An emotional reflection on drug addiction, exploring loneliness, broken relationships, emotional neglect, and societal transformation through Sajad Inqilabi’s deeply moving poetic...

Have We Forgotten the Power of Gratitude in Everyday Life?

by Muneer Ahmad An exploration of gratitude’s transformative power, highlighting everyday blessings, resilience during hardship, spiritual insight, and the importance of appreciating life with humility. In...

Can Jammu Kashmir Sustain Growth Amid Limited Revenues and High Dependence on Central Assistance?

by Ruqaya Akhter An examination of J&K’s fiscal structure highlights dependence on central assistance, constrained own revenues, and the challenge of sustaining growth while maintaining...

What Can a Missing Diet Coke Can Reveal About India’s Economic Fragility?

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E A Diet Coke shortage exposes India’s dependence on fragile global supply chains, revealing contradictions between domestic resource abundance, manufacturing...

Does Success at a Global Scale Depend More on Individual Effort or Enabling Environments?

by Er Suhaib Bakshi An analytical reflection examines how Elon Musk’s rise reflects a convergence of individual effort and enabling ecosystems, highlighting the interplay between...