Are Kashmir’s Wetlands Losing their Ecological Wealth? A Curated List

by Muhammad Nadeem Upholding national policies like the Wetlands Rules 2017, while tailoring strategies to the local context, can help reverse the tide of degradation....
Traditional sand diggers manually excavating sand from river Jhelum. KL Image by Mehraj Bhat

What Challenges Are Kashmiri Wetlands Facing?

by Dr Rafi Ramzan Dar Our actions have significantly impaired these ecosystems and the aquatic life they support, resulting in water shortages, dry spells, and...

Can Islam and Christianity Find Common Ground in the Figure of Jesus?

by Muhammad Nadeem Despite theological differences, common ground is found in messages, the Gospel, Jesus' miraculous birth, wisdom, signs, ascension, and expected return. Interfaith dialogue,...

What Defines Nitish Kumar’s Political Journey?

by Basarat Bilal It won’t be surprising after the Lok Sabha polls if the alliance won’t last long as it is the objective of the...

What Is the Significance of Voting in A Democratic Society?

by Mudasir Mushtaq Khan In the pursuit of fairness and transparency, immediate actions are required to address impediments like casteism, communalism, and the misuse of...

How Protracted Dry Spell Is Impacting Kashmir’s Key Economic Sectors?

by Mudassir Kuloo Places like Gulmarg are popular with tourists who typically flock to the region for skiing from December to March. Normally blanketed in...

Are the Value and Vibes of Numbers a Secret Code to Your Success?

by Dr Qudsia Gani In the Quran, the word month is mentioned 12 times, day 365 times and hour 24 times. Pythagoras, otherwise known as Pythagoras...

How Has the Internet Transformed Diplomacy Over the Years?

by Faheem Ul Islam Digital diplomacy, distinct from traditional diplomacy, can efficiently and economically enhance a state's foreign policy efforts when used judiciously. It does...

Is Kashmiri Literature Gender Biased?

by Bilal Gani Kashmiri literature, akin to other literary traditions, has historically mirrored gender biases shaped by societal norms. Traditional works often adhered to stereotypical...

How Climate Action and AI Can Create More and Better Jobs?

by Veronica Nilsson Constructive government engagement needs public support, and that will not be forthcoming if people believe that jobs are at risk and the...

How Do the Western Jet Stream And El Niño Impact Kashmir’s Climate?

by Mudasir Rehman Prayers and supplication are insufficient until actions align. As commanded in the Quran, "O mankind, your condition will not change until you...

Is Climate Change Putting Kashmir’s Future at Risk?

by Qysar Ul Islam Shah The current climatic conditions in Kashmir raise concerns, particularly for those involved in agriculture, such as fruit growers and farmers....

Why Shad Ramzan’s Poem, Beneath the Apple Tree Is A Captivating Composition?

by Shafqat Altaf Tsunth Kulis Tal (Beneath the Apple Tree) is a Kashmiri captivating poetic composition by Prof Shad Ramzan that delves into themes of...

How Did Kashmiris Traditionally Prepare for Winter?

by Shaheen Safdar In the long nights of Chillai Kalan, the cherished tradition of listening to Kashmiri tales (Daleel) was a common pastime for children....

What Makes Bharmi Top a Hidden Gem for Adventure Seekers?

by Sadaket Malik Recognising the crucial role of accessibility, the construction of an inner approach road to Bharmi Top is imperative. This infrastructure development not...