Why Was the 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage So Deadly Amid Rising Heat and Humidity?
by Emma Ramsay and Shanta Barley
In 2024, more than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage due to extreme heat and humidity in Mecca....
What Does It Mean for an AI System to Reach Human-Level General Intelligence?
by Michael Timothy Bennett and Elija Perrier
OpenAI's o3 model has achieved human-level results on the ARC-AGI test, scoring 85 per cent, surpassing previous AI...
Is Political Accountability Fading in the World’s Largest Democracy?
by Meer Shahzaib
In India, the divide between urban and rural voters has grown pronounced, making it challenging for politicians to cater to the needs...
Can Collective Action End Kashmir’s Domestic Violence?
by Faheem ul Islam
Kashmir's institutional response to domestic violence must be strengthened. Law enforcement agencies require training to handle cases sensitively and urgently.
Domestic violence...
Why Saudi Arabia and the US Are Parting Ways Over Defence Agreement?
by Asad Mirza
As the Biden administration prepares to relinquish power next month, it may leave without accomplishing a much-discussed diplomatic goal: the normalisation of...
Are Indian Laws Failing Male Victims of Domestic Violence?
by Khalid Altaf Sherwani
The lack of gender-neutral provisions in these laws leaves men vulnerable to false accusations. Such allegations can have life-altering consequences, with...
What Defined Jaun Elia’s Poetry?
by Ramiz Bhat
Elia's poetry reflects his philosophical insight, drawing on a wide array of thinkers, including Kant, Dante, Freud, Hume and Voltaire.
Jaun Elia, born...
Does Kashmir’s Education Prioritize Profit Over Progress?
by Dr Masoon A Beig
The government must regulate coaching centres, enforcing standards on infrastructure, class sizes and teacher qualifications.
The coaching craze sweeping Kashmir has...
Why Are Kashmir’s Brightest Minds Leaving Home?
by Meer Shahzaib
To stem the tide of brain drain, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship must be ignited in Kashmir.
A Kashmiri proverb, Wuchaan gul...
Can Kashmir Become a Hub for Ice Climbing?
by Zeeshan Mushtaq
The route, which I named Tuih Chiv Angrez, WI3 | 60m a Kashmiri phrase translating to ‘Are you a Foreigner?’ holds deep...
How Asad Rahmani Became a Leading Ornithologist?
by Athar Parvaiz
Through excerpts from his early articles, Rahmani provides insight into the pressing issues of the time. One such article highlighted the potential...
How Different Were Khans, Khakans From Khansamans and Bawarchys?
by MJ Aslam
The titles Khan and Khakan originated as political terms among Mongol-Tartar rulers, denoting sovereign power. Over centuries, these titles evolved, gaining prominence...
After 54 Years of Assad Family Rule, Why Syria Is At A Crossroad?
by Mehmet Ozalp
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks the end of 54 years of Assad family rule in Syria. With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
What Is The Role of a PhD Supervisor in Shaping Future Thinkers?
by Dr Rizwan Yousuf
Your supervisor is expected to be a specialist in your chosen area of research, boasting a proven record of accomplishment in...
Why Kashmir’s Langurs’ Are Facing An Identity Crisis?
by Arathi Menon
The Kashmir grey langur remains a subject of scientific curiosity, with limited data on its behaviour, ecology, and genetics. A recent study...
