NASIR ALI Srinagar: As the marriage season begins in Kashmir, the air is once again filled with the tantalizing aroma of traditional delicacies, the laughter of relatives, and the sound of celebrations that stretch late into the night. Lavish wedding functions, particularly the famed Wazwan—Kashmir’s multi-course culinary pride are being planned in full swing. However,…
Tawheed Sheikh It is painful beyond words to witness the ongoing suffering of women in our society. A deep and widespread pain surrounds many as they carry heavy burdens in their hearts, often without sharing, often without anyone noticing. Their pain is silent, their struggles invisible, yet the weight is crushing. Recently, we were shaken…
NASIR ALI Srinagar: In the shadow of Kashmir’s serene valleys and bustling bazaars, a silent financial storm is brewing—one that is putting law enforcement agencies on high alert and exposing the underbelly of a growing cybercrime wave. At the center of this complex network are “mule bank accounts”—a term now becoming increasingly familiar to investigators…
NASIR ALI SRINAGAR: In a significant move towards digital governance, Jammu and Kashmir has introduced the e-FIR system, enabling citizens to file First Information Reports (FIRs) online. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility, reduce procedural delays, and ensure transparency in law enforcement. The e-FIR system is a modern initiative aimed at making the process of…
DIETICIAN ASMA JAN Every year 8th march is celebrated as international womens day.in 2025,the theme for international womens day is ACCELERATE ACTION emphasizing the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.it calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systematic barriers and biases that women face both in personal and…
ZAMAN NOOR Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. For an entire month, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and other physical needs from dawn until sunset. While Ramadan holds deep religious significance for Muslims, modern science has begun…
Mehru Nissa Every year on February 2, the world comes together to celebrate World Wetlands Day, a day dedicated to raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands in sustaining life on Earth. This date marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) signed in Iran on 2 February 1971, a global…
In Jammu & Kashmir a healthcare crisis silently unfolds. Cancer patients from across the Union Territory face an arduous journey not just in their battle against the disease, but in physically accessing quality cancer care. The establishment of a Tata Memorial Cancer (TMC) Hospital in either Srinagar or Jammu has emerged as a critical necessity,…
In today’s fast-moving world, artificial intelligence has become a valuable tool for many writers, journalists and communication professionals. While AI can help create articles, columns and press releases, it falls short in one important area, the ability to infuse genuine human emotions and deep personal experiences into words. This limitation means that while AI is…
Sringar, Dec 23 In the quaint village of Dardpora Khaitangan, Baramulla, lies a young man, Asif Iqbal Bhat, who has undertaken a remarkable mission, that is, preserving an important corner of Kashmiri cultural identity-the Kashmiri language. Known to millions on social media as Keashur Parun, Asif is an activist fighting the tide of neglecting one’s…
