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Boat Capsize Tragedy: Where is Accountability?

By Ikkz Ikbal  In a heart-wrenching incident that happend this week at Batwara Gandbal area of Srinagar, tragedy struck as a boat capsized, claiming...

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The Textbook Conundrum

By Mushtaq Rather    Textbooks for sure are indispensable tools to realize the curricular goals and objectives. The designing of textbooks...

15.04.2024 3

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How Did the MPs from J&K Fare in Parliament?

By Nasheem Ashraf & Haris Rashid This article will analyse how the Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir fared in the 17th Lok Sabha. We...

14.04.2024 7

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Balancing Charity and Confidentiality

By Imran Maqbool Wani Charity and donation of food, clothes, and other essential items are fundamental aspects of Islamic ethics. These acts are...

13.04.2024 9

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Why Wildlife Conservation in India is Important, Now More than Ever 

By Mohammad Hanief There are hundreds of wildlife species like lions, crocodiles, rhinoceros present in the forest. They usually get hunted for...

09.04.2024 10

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New Chinese Gray Zone Warfare Against India   

By Anuraag Khaund The Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh grabbed headlines in the last few weeks over Chinese protestation against PM Modi’s visit...

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Refining Reservation: Balancing Equity With Meritocracy

By Ummar Jamal While one can’t be against the concept of ‘reservation’ per se, for it is mandated by constitution in its part 3rd, but the...

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Need for Schools to be Health and Wellness Centres 

By Dr. Mushtaq Rather  Schools primarily are the places that leave an everlasting impression in the life of an individual. Schools play a pivotal...

30.03.2024 3

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The Rise of Social Media Reporters: Has Journalism Lost Its Credibility? 

By Ikkz Ikbal Amidst the hustle and bustle of the streets of downtown, a scene unfolded recently. He was pursuing his target with a mobile phone’s...

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The Rooster’s Dilemma: Navigating Life’s Unreasonable Expectations

By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Once in a tranquil village, there lived a person who owned a rooster. This rooster was not just any rooster; it was the...

27.03.2024 10

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Saga of Kindergarten Admission and NEP Recommendations for ECCE

By Dr. Mushtaq  Rather Raising a child in the current circumstances is both an experience to cherish and at the same time quite demanding as well....

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Alarming Rise of Student Suicides: Is Indian Education to Blame?

By Ummar Jamal  In recent years, we saw a disturbing trend of surge in student suicides. Since 2016 alone at least 16 Kashmiri students pursuing...

23.03.2024 10

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Class Consciousness in Kashmiri Language

By Khawar Khan Achakzai Language is deeply imbricated in the flesh of civilisation. Chomsky beautifully explains the relation between language and...

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Nurturing Knowledge: The Vital Role of Mother Tongue in School Education and at Home

By Peerzada Tariq Ahmad The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022-23 underscore the critical...

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Is the Summer Session Suitable for Kashmir Schools?

By Ikkz Ikbal Schools in kashmir valley reopened after the winter break, precisely after 100 days.The first month is being dedicated not to...

14.03.2024 9

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Uniform Civil Code: Neither Necessary Nor Desirable  

By Ummar Jamal The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution provides that both the Centre and state legislatures can legislate on matters pertaining to...

09.03.2024 10

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Modi’s One-On-One with Kashmir 

By Sheikh Khalid Jehangir  Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive rally at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, his first since the abrogation of...

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Scholars, Saints and the Syncretic Strain

By S.Sarwar.Malik  Regarding travellers, it is said around 337-422 AD, (- the time of Chandergupta Vikramadity’s reign) the famous Chinese...

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The Changing Face of Women in Society 

By Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In arithmetic, each number has a confront and a put esteem. For occasion, the number alone implies nothing, and when included in...

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Celebrating Inclusion This International Women’s Day

By Monika Dogra The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, “Let us inspire inclusion,” was thoughtfully selected to acknowledge...

08.03.2024 10

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Unveiling the Multifaceted Battle Against Addiction

By Rameez Rasool Addiction, recognized as a disease impacting both brain function and behaviour, is a formidable challenge for individuals and...

06.03.2024 10

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Electoral Battles in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 

By Asad Mirza The manner in which the information technology has outpaced even our wildest dreams is manifest in the fast-paced growth of AI in...

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The Himalayas: An Impending Threat to Earth and How We Can Act

In the endless weaving of our world’s beautiful scenery, nothing could be more marvellous and magnificent than the heights of the Himalayas. This...

02.03.2024 5

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Scholars, Saints and the Syncretic Strain – Part 1

By S.Sarwar Malik  Emissaries and teachers, who travelled, during the early stage of Islam,almost fourteen centuries back, to the neighbouring...

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Antimicrobial Resistance: Concerns and the Way Forward

By Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Yatoo Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered as one of the ten global public health and development threats that humanity...

26.02.2024 3

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What’s the Status of Heartfelt Conversations in Today’s World? 

By Dr. Rizwan Rumi  In today’s fast-paced world, where digital connections dominate our interactions, the essence of genuine human connection is...

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High Growth Path of Horticulture Crops in J&K

By Mohammad Hanief A vast natural resource base has enabled Jammu and Kashmir to develop land for cultivating major horticulture crops including...

23.02.2024 2

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Caught in the Middle: Children’s Plight in Family-In-Law Discord

In the intricate web of family dynamics, ego clashes can often emerge as a significant source of tension. When these clashes occur between one’s own...

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Kashmir’s Pediatric Obesity – A Growing Problem

By Dr. Ufaq Tramboo Kashmir valley faces a concerning rise in pediatric obesity, mirroring a global trend. One potential contributor is the surge in...

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Mother Tongue as a Part of Education

By Sadaket Ali Malik The National Curriculum Framework of 2022 emphasizes the importance of teaching children in their mother tongue until the age...

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Global Leaders Assemble for the Munich Security Conference

Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar has called for a ‘permanent fix’ to the Israel-Palestine conflict. In his speech at the Munich...

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The Curse of Being Overqualified and Underpaid

By Dr Mudasir Ahmad Gori In the picturesque valley of Kashmir, where the mountains stand tall and the rivers flow with serenity, lies a silent...

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The Moloch Dilemma: Intersection Between Technology and Education

By Prof. Manoj Kumar Saxena and Showkat Ahmad Mir The process of education in the 21st century has seen dramatic shifts and repositions in the...

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Beyond Basics: ASER 2023 Unveils Urgent Challenges in Indian Education System

By Ummar Jamal The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, unveiled on January 17, 2024 by Pratham Education Foundation, has become a crucial...

10.02.2024 7

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Reflecting on Simpler Times

By Dr. Shahid Amin Looking back into the past, we typically see a simpler time. On the other hand, the current situation presents a contrasting...

09.02.2024 5

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How Not To Get Hired For A Govt Job In J&K

By Shahid Tariq Lone After the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the UT Government swiftly moved to address vacancies across various...

08.02.2024 10

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Anatomy of Exploitation

By Mohd Younus Bhat Recent times have witnessed growing concerns surrounding the working conditions and treatment of faculty in private schools....

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Revolutionizing Urban Mobility

By Sheikh Yameen In the bustling streets of modern cities, where every square inch of real estate is a precious commodity, the choice of...

03.02.2024 5

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Wrong Answers Only: JKSSB Prioritizes Obstinacy Over Meritocracy 

By Ummar Jamal The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has got another feather in its cap by yet again successfully releasing grossly...

02.02.2024 6

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Lost in Screens: The Unseen Threat to Childhood Innocence

By Ikkz Ikbal In this digital age, where screens illuminate every facet of our lives, the innocence of childhood stands perilously at the...

02.02.2024 9

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It’s Getting Hot

By Mudasir Koul This winter, places like Jammu and Kashmir, as well as other Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, are...

30.01.2024 6

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Is Kashmiri Literature Gender Biased 

By Bilal Gani  Kashmiri literature, rich and diverse, reflects the complex tapestry of the region’s cultural, social, and political landscape....

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Limitations in Women’s Healthcare in Kashmir

By Dr.Ali Mohammad Rather Women in Kashmir, as with most parts of the eastern world, have been living in a  male dominated society, in patriarchal...

27.01.2024 4

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Preserving Kashmiri: A Call to Protect Our Linguistic Heritage

By Mohd Younus Bhat The gradual decline of Kashmiri, especially among the youth, demands urgent attention. The shift towards Urdu and English, while...

21.01.2024 8

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Forest Fires in Jammu & Kashmir: Roles, Responsibilities and Legal Commitments

By Faisal Farooq The prolonged and unprecedented dry spell in the Himalayan region is attributed to the absence of active strong western...

20.01.2024 3

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Unjust Discontinuation and Delayed Stipends: The Plight of MANF Scholars 

By Ummar Jamal Last year the decision by the Centre to discontinue the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF), a scholarship aimed at supporting...

19.01.2024 6

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An Unequal World

By Asad Mirza The cavernous gap between rich and poor is likely to increase globally, the Oxfam report says, and that since 2020, the richest five...

17.01.2024 3

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Climate Change Casts a Dry Shadow on Kashmir Valley

By Umer Nazir As the crisp winter air settles in the picturesque Kashmir Valley, an unusual calm prevails over the region. The mountains, often...

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Chilai Kalan Heat: A Weather Paradox 

By Dr.Masoon Ahmad Beig In the shadow of the towering Himalayas, the once-harmonious scenery of Chili-kalan in Kashmir today bears witness to a...

16.01.2024 6

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Stifled Voices, Sensationalized Stories: Churnalism’s Toxic Touch

By Anzer Ayoob As a journalist genuinely invested in upholding truth and transparency, the current state of my profession is disheartening....

13.01.2024 3

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