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Dr. Showkat Rashid WaniGreater Kashmir |
Prof Abdul Rahim (name changed) was working in the University and was on the verge of retirement. He was a seasoned teacher with a sharp mind and a...
We just celebrated the Earth Day. Beyond the traditional tree plantings and green attire, Earth Day serves as a springboard for global conversations....
In a world where people often rush past each other without a second glance, he had chosen to stop, to listen, and to extend a helping hand to someone...
I went to meet the family of one of my expired teachers after a long time. At the entrance of the main gate there was a name plate which reflected the...
In the heart of downtown Srinagar there lived an elderly woman named Hajira. With silver hair and a gentle smile, she had spent most of her days...
The Quran is often referred to as the “Book of Light” in Islamic literature and tradition. This designation reflects several aspects of the...
The Holy Quran emphasises the importance of respecting and fulfilling the duties towards parents in numerous verses. When we read Surah Maryam there...
Haleema, a retired college teacher, had lived a fulfilling life, balancing family, passions, and a successful career. However, as she entered her...
Residing in the Ali Kadal residential area alongside the banks of River Jhelum, I have taken upon myself the responsibility of educating my community...
One evening, as Ghulam Nabi’s family gathered around the dinner table, a dispute erupted between his sons, Rizwan and Muneeb, over the custody of...
In downtown area of Fateh Kadal there lived a girl named Maryam. From a young age, Maryam had a thirst for knowledge that burned bright within her....
A news report circulated in the local daily and on social media, detailing the disappearance of Abdul Rehman, an elderly individual who had left his...
During the Rasm-i-Charum of Zainab, held four days after her passing, a grand feast took place at her house, featuring an array of meat dishes. In the...
The woods are lovely dark and deep; But I have promises to keep; And Miles to go before I sleep; And Miles to go before I sleep. Today I shall...
Let’s share the story of an elderly woman named Hafeeza (name changed), whose tragic death by suicide was influenced by feelings of isolation and a...
An old street vendor braved the chilly winter, peddling vegetables on the streets of Ali Kadal. A well-off woman halted and inquired, “How much for...
A compassionate encounter unfolded when a senior lady noticed her neighbour’s little daughter, Sahiba, looking sad because her father had refused to...
NEP 2020 proposed a curriculum and pedagogy renewal, as well as a paradigm shift from content-based to experience-based learning, to make learning...
Irrespective of age, everyone deserves respect and dignity within our communities. Unfortunately, elder abuse poses a significant challenge to our...
What can be expected from a physically handicapped girl living under extreme poverty in a remote village of Tangdar– Disappointments, Miseries and...
After reading the stroke prevention tips on the front page of Greater Kashmir, we were contacted by an elderly gentleman named Sultan (name changed)....
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is considered the gold standard for diagnosing psychiatric...
Are you facing trouble in handling the ill-disciplined, difficult, and insolent behaviour of students? Do you want to know what to do when facing...
Gandhiji happened to read Ruskin's "Unto the Last" during the train journey in South Africa. Its impact on Gandhiji was phenomenal. Gandhiji found...
World Alzheimer Day is observed across the world on September 21, every year, with the objective of raising awareness of the disease, common...
Certainties are no longer part of our lives, we cry easily and often. Our tears are uncontrollable and exhausting when unprompted memories remind us;...
Zahid visited his grandmother Sara’s grave to offer prayers. While in the graveyard, two tombstones caught his attention—one belonged to a husband...
Children have the right to be listened and heard; it is critical that as educators we let the children know that their opinion is valued. While...