Hangul – The Kashmir stag of the valley
By: Mohammad Hanief The Kashmir stag also called Hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. In Kashmir, it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park […]
Child Sexual Abuse: A Dark Reality
By: Muzamil Bashir Child Sexual abuse continues to be on high rise in our country. It is a much prevalent and devastating reality that is consuming our tender innocent souls who are the builders of nation and pillars of tomorrow. Child sexual abuse is defined as sexual activity with a child by an adult, adolescent […]
Unravelling Manshoor Banihali- A Sahitya Academy Awardee
By: Sadaket Ali Malik Manshoor Banihali- A name that pulsates across poetic, prosaic, and areas of literary criticism who has left an indelible mark on the literary field of Kashmir, very recently, earned the prestigious Sahitya Academy Award for 2023 in Kashmiri literature for his much acclaimed book titled “Yeth Wawh Halay Tsong Kous Zalay” […]
Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future
By: CHANDRAKANT LAHARIYA It is four years since the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV, later renamed as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 or SARS-CoV2) was first reported on December 31, 2019 from China. In the months which followed, it caused severe COVID-19 waves in nearly every country, across the world. Alongside, at end December or early new […]
VBSY: A renewed commitment to holistic development in JK
By: Shahid Shabir Hussain Makhdoomi In a significant stride towards fostering development and progress, the Viksit Bharat SankalpYatra has made its mark in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir. It translates to “Developed India Pledge Journey,” is a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges and harnessing the immense potential for growth in various […]
Welcoming New Year
By: NISAR HUSSAIN All praise be to Almighty Allah who is the creator and sustainer of this world. Since everything in this world is ephemeral and transitory and is subjected to decay with the passage of time,same is the case with humans whose average life span ranges from 60 to 100 years. Despite that, no […]
Regret to Reset: Unleashing 2023’s Resolute Revival
As the clock strikes midnight, bidding farewell to the old year and ushering in the new, the air is filled with a palpable sense of hope and anticipation. It is the time-honored tradition of making New Year resolutions — a commitment to personal growth and positive change. However, this annual ritual is not just about […]
New Year: Hopes, Resilience and Opportunities
As we bid farewell to the past year, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows, the challenges and triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way. The past year has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions and experiences, shaping us into who we are today. It’s time when we leave behind the old […]
Celebrate a mindful New Year
By: Dr.Gorav Gupta As we usher in the New Year with enthusiasm and resolutions, it’s essential to address a common challenge that many face during this celebratory season – the tendency to indulge in excessive drinking. While festivities are a time to rejoice, it’s crucial to strike a balance between enjoyment and maintaining our mental […]
Correction versus Corruption
Corruption is one of those giants that come with several heads and each head has several branches – the more societies try to crush it, the more it spreads deep into the systems of administration and governance. It is deep rooted and cannot be curbed without a proper plan and a fool-proof system of checks […]
