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Debate

On crucial subjects and happenings, we invite individuals to express their opinions with the sole motive to improve the informed opinion. People can write in agreement or can disagree as long as they avoid staying anonymous.

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...
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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...

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...
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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....

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;...

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...

Is Death a Text Open to Endless Interpretation?

by Ghulam Mohammad Khan Ultimately, no single approach to interpretation can claim to hold the complete truth or provide the final word on a text....

What Lies Ahead After Trump’s US Exits the WHO?

by C Raina MacIntyre Donald Trump's plan to withdraw the US from the WHO has sparked concern, citing mismanagement and political influence. The move may...

What Steps Can Prevent Heart Attacks in Kashmir’s Harsh Winters?

by Liyaqat Gulzar According to data from GMC Srinagar, 700 people suffered cardiovascular failure during the four-month winter period between mid-November and mid-March in 2020,...

What is the World Health Organisation and why Does it Matter?

by Eileen Travers The WHO, born from the 1851 International Sanitary Conference, has advanced global health since 1948. It combats diseases, strengthens healthcare, and responds...