OPINION
Kashmir must shift from fighting forest fires to preventing them
The Zabarwan Hills have long been part of Srinagar’s identity. Rising above Dal Lake, their forests soften the city’s skyline,...
The Darbar Move Circus: Why Not Make Jammu a Permanent Administrative Centre?
Instead of shifting the administration between Jammu and Srinagar twice a year, why not maintain fully functional administrative establishments in...
One Nation, Many Divisions: India’s Democratic Test
When India gained independence in 1947, it faced an extraordinary challenge. Partition had divided the country, millions had been displaced,...
The Modern University Teacher: What Students Really Need Today
Walk into any university classroom today and you will notice a big change: students are learning in a world where...
The Scholar of International Repute–Shiekh Yaqoob Sarfi(RA)
Biya Hubi mego digar fasana Bigo awsafi aan pir i yagana (Oh Hubi (Pen name of Khawja Habib ul lah...
Beyond Freedom: How Autonomy Can Transform Higher Education in India
Higher education is not merely about awarding degrees; it is about preparing learners to think critically, innovate responsibly, and respond...
Let Veto not be an obstacle?
I have heard the Indian case for a permanent Security Council seat often enough to recite it: the world’s largest...
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani and the Timeless Wisdom of Kashmir
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Nund Rishi, Sheikh-ul-Alam and Alamdar-e-Kashmir, enjoys a special place in the spiritual, literary...
RSS in Kashmir: 2026 vs. 1990
In Kashmir, history has a peculiar habit of mocking its victims. In 1989–90, being associated with the RSS, BJP or...
From Empires to Uprisings: The Unfinished Journey of Governance
The older generation brings valuable experience and historical knowledge, but must recognise that the world facing today’s youth is very...