OTHER VIEW
Are We Raising Children for Happiness or for Competition?
By: Er Umair Ul Umar In the heart of Kashmir’s apple orchards and sleepy villages, childhood once unfolded gently with...
Rotten Meat, Rotten System
In my teenage years, the Dal Lake Boulevard was my escape. Evenings meant a ride with friends, ending with sizzling...
A Journey of Memories and Devotion
Krishna Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, has always been more than just a festival—it is a thread that...
Is This What We Really Eat?
Seized just days ago in Srinagar, the discovery of this massive stockpile of spoiled animal flesh has unearthed more than...
The luxury Debate: Is Gold in Trami a status symbol or Burden?
SAIMA HAMID Traami, a quintessential Kashmiri way of serving Wazwan, has been a staple at special occasions and gatherings for...
From reverence to mistrust: the crisis of medical ethics in Kashmir
Once upon a time in Kashmir, the presence of a doctor was equated with divine grace. People affectionately referred to...
From Storybooks to Nation-Building: Reading as India’s Quiet Revolution
Even in this digital-first era, the enduring appeal of books is undeniable. Across India, more young people are discovering the...
The rise of elite families and the fall of social equality!
In every age and era, societies have evolved around power centers. Historically, these were kings and landlords; today, they are...
The Disappearing Identity: Kashmiri without Kashmir
In India, it is natural to associate people with the regions they come from. A person from Punjab is known...
Cycle of professional limbo: The Plight of Contractual College Teachers in Jammu & Kashmir
By: Dr. Showkat Hussain Rather In the classrooms of Jammu and Kashmir’s higher education institutions, thousands of educated, experienced, and...