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Memories that remain

15.03.2026 0

Greater Kashmir

Faizaan Bashir

UPSC, Cricket, Lavender and AI: The Transformation in J&K

15.03.2026 0

Greater Kashmir

Guest Contributor

Battle of Hormuz

15.03.2026 0

Greater Kashmir

Surinder Singh Oberoi

Purpose beyond the self

15.03.2026 0

Greater Kashmir

Hamna Munir

Normalisation of Absurd

15.03.2026 0

Greater Kashmir

Syeda Afshana

BAAL is in their Court

15.03.2026 0

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Qudsia Gani

Institutional Continuity in Rural Governance

Institutional Continuity in Rural Governance

The Muqaddam is a long-standing South Asian rural governing institution. While the particular phrase gained popularity during the medieval Islamic...

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Greater Kashmir

Hilal Ahmad Tantray

Securing the Future of Workers

Securing the Future of Workers

The Employees’ Provident Fund is one of the most significant social security mechanisms designed to ensure financial security for employees after...

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Greater Kashmir

Muneeb Rashid Malik

Assault on a Leader, on an Idea

The assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah on the evening of 11 March in Jammu is a deeply disturbing development in the already fragile political...

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Greater Kashmir

Dr S. Bashir Ahmad Veeri

The war and the word

Twice in his media conference on March 9, President Donald Trump called his current bombing of Iran as an “excursion”. On one occasion he...

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Greater Kashmir

Vivek Katju

The Political Afterlife of Karbala

The Political Afterlife of Karbala

In moments of profound political violence, history has a way of returning- not as a literal repetition, but as a moral vocabulary through which...

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Greater Kashmir

Zahid Sultan

Senior Citizens Lounge: “You Don’t Even Die,” His son told him

There are some stories one hesitates to write. Not because they are rare, but because they are painfully common. Some social realities sit heavy on...

yesterday 8

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Defining Mentorship: My Story, My Experiences

Defining Mentorship: My Story, My Experiences

Two years ago I was like any other student, with the same desire to advance my academic pursuits and excel in my career. I did not have anyone to talk...

yesterday 7

Greater Kashmir

Romaisa jan

The treasure beyond measure

The treasure beyond measure

We live in a world obsessed with numbers. We count our success in terms of salaries, promotions, designations, and bank balance. We measure our worth...

yesterday 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr bisma farooq sheikh

Iran–Israel Conflict and India’s LPG Crisis

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel poses a direct threat to India’s economic stability and energy security. Due to the current...

yesterday 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Mehak Jonjua

Is India experiencing templated modernity?

Is India experiencing templated modernity?

Indian society often celebrates modernity through its substantial aspirations, including digital governance, smart cities, the establishment of...

yesterday 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr Ashwani Kumar

A silent betrayal of family bonds

A silent betrayal of family bonds

In the quiet corners of many Indian homes, a troubling paradox is unfolding: parents shoulder lifelong burdens to secure their children’s futures,...

yesterday 9

Greater Kashmir

Harjeet Singh

Choose your vehicle wisely, Bus or a Bugatti

Choose your vehicle wisely, Bus or a Bugatti

They say truth be told. Therefore, truth be told: the 21st century is called the Age of Information. I kindly beg to differ. We live in an age of...

yesterday 10

Greater Kashmir

Mohammad Tazeem

Ramadhan: the month of Qur’an & Furqan

Ramadhan: the month of Qur’an & Furqan

Fasting for self-restraint, seeking guidance from Qur’an, the Holy Book that descended during the month of Ramadhan and exercising judgement between...

yesterday 10

Greater Kashmir

Gk Editorial Desk

Glaucoma: Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma: Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure, known as intraocular pressure (IOP)....

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Greater Kashmir

Guest Contributor

Kidney health for all

In the present day world, with so much information available, it is always good that the public have knowledge about the function of various organs...

previous day 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr Muzafar Maqsood Wani

Medicines are not ordinary goods

Medicines are not ordinary goods

Medicines play a very important role in saving human lives and treating diseases. However, medicines are not ordinary goods like groceries or...

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Greater Kashmir

Shabir Ahmed Lone

Tourism boom vs rural reality

Tourism boom vs rural reality

Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable rise in recent years. Government data shows that the Union Territory recorded over 2.36 crore...

wednesday 7

Greater Kashmir

Khushi tyagi

Financial vulnerability among J&K teachers

Financial vulnerability among J&K teachers

Teachers are often celebrated for guiding our children yet we often overlook the fact that they also need guidance and counselling. They teach...

wednesday 10

Greater Kashmir

Aasif Shah

Job crisis and vacant posts

That the jobs are squeezing in J&K is now an old story. The rate of our unemployment is higher than any other state in India, but our response to...

wednesday 10

Greater Kashmir

Gk Editorial Desk

A Beacon of Knowledge

Today marks the 21st of Ramadan, the solemn day that commemorates the martyrdom of the Amir al-Mu’minin, Mawla-e-Kainat, Imam al-Muttaqin, Asadullah...

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Greater Kashmir

Shakeel Qalander

Blessing of Itikaf

Blessing of Itikaf

The world is in disorder and unrest due to the turbulence and war situation in the Middle East after the aggression of America and Israel against...

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Greater Kashmir

Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer

And the destinations reopen

And the destinations reopen

The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir reopened 14 tourist spots that were closed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.The decision came after...

wednesday 10

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Hamza khan

Eidgah grounds as urban public spaces

Eidgah grounds as urban public spaces

On the morning of Eid, the Kashmir Valley wakes with a unique rhythm. Streets remain calm but the narrow lanes of neighbourhoods slowly begin to fill...

wednesday 10

Greater Kashmir

Peerzada Mohsin Shafi

Creating Examples

Two results in J&K, in recent days, caught the eye. One on the sporting filed, another on the competitive turf called UPSC exam for All India...

wednesday 10

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Gk Editorial Desk

A call for civic discipline

A call for civic discipline

Across the length and breadth of the Kashmir Valley, an increasingly visible problem is quietly but steadily choking our roads indiscriminate roadside...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Muhammad ayub rather

Merit, Opportunity, and Public Responsibility

Merit, Opportunity, and Public Responsibility

Every year, when the results of the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination are declared, a familiar trend becomes visible. A large...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Bharat Rawat

When talent outpaces opportunities

When talent outpaces opportunities

For decades, the Chenab Valley comprising the mountainous districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban has produced students who consistently excel in...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Adnan ur rehman

The Vale has seen it time and again

The Vale has seen it time and again

It was a moment of reawakening to the new realities and requirements in Kashmir last week. It has come out of a potential crisis that could have...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Arun Joshi

Art or Objectification?

Art or Objectification?

The Haryanvi hip-hop song Tateeree which Rapper Badshah released has generated intense public discussion and legal scrutiny and public controversy...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Mehak Jonjua

War and International Students

War and International Students

International students are an asset to the cause of peace-building. However, during wars and pandemics their security becomes a critical concern, as...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Prof. Gull Mohammad Wani

War without limits

War without limits

The war that erupted after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, is rapidly turning into one of the most dangerous conflicts the...

10.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Gk Editorial Desk

Ramadhan: Between Worldly Duties and the Call of the Soul

Ramadhan: Between Worldly Duties and the Call of the Soul

As the blessed month of Ramadhan gently moves toward its middle days, a subtle transformation becomes visible in the lives of believers. The nights...

09.03.2026 8

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Aasif Ahmad

Foundation of a Stable Life

Foundation of a Stable Life

A stable life does not begin with money, position or applause. It begins with your mindset. Every major decision you take, every pressure you face and...

09.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi

Language must be actively preserved

Language must be actively preserved

On a winter morning in Jammu, as writers, scholars, students, and cultural workers gathered under the banner of Adbi Markaz Kamraz Jammu & Kashmir...

09.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Mir Tariq Rasool

J&K’s maiden Ranji Trophy win

J&K’s maiden Ranji Trophy win

The minnows winning Ranji Trophy – the premier domestic cricket tournament. They had been knocking at the doors, in the backdrop of booming guns and...

09.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Anil Anand

Grief Stricken Kashmir

Grief Stricken Kashmir

The recently martyred, late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, holds significant spiritual and ideological influence in Kashmir. This...

09.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Prof Upendra Kaul

Sukhnag: Victim of Illegal Mining

Sukhnag: Victim of Illegal Mining

Who allowed vandalisation of Sukhnag river and its flora and fauna in central Kashmir’s Budgam district? An official report paints a grim picture...

09.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Arif Shafi Wani

Bring students in Iran home

Bring students in Iran home

The rapidly deteriorating conflict between Iran and Israel has once again placed hundreds of young students from Jammu and Kashmir in grave...

09.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Gk Editorial Desk

From British times to now

From British times to now

We all know that the Congress was established by a senior British officer A.O. Hume in 1885. It is important to know about the background and purpose...

08.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo

Women’s Safety: India’s Moral Test

Women’s Safety: India’s Moral Test

Every year on International Women’s Day, India joins the global community in celebrating the achievements, strength, and resilience of women. The...

08.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Professor r.k. uppal

Nepal’s Ballot Revolution

Nepal’s Ballot Revolution

The recent general elections in Nepal appear to mark an important moment in the country’s democratic journey. Early indications suggest that the...

08.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Sajad Padder

Regional Shock, Moment for Reflection

Regional Shock, Moment for Reflection

The death of Ali Khamenei marks one of the most consequential moments in contemporary West Asian politics. As Iran enters a period of mourning and...

08.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr umer ahmad

Thrones Fall, Sky Stays

Thrones Fall, Sky Stays

The sky is older than all of us. Older than borders. Older than flags. Older than the loud speeches of those who think they own the earth. Every night...

08.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Syeda Afshana

Will the Gulf Dream Survive the War?

Will the Gulf Dream Survive the War?

For decades, the glittering skylines of Dubai or the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states have epitomised something rare in the modern world: a...

08.03.2026 10

Greater Kashmir

Surinder Singh Oberoi