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Explainer: India’s Digital Health Backbone–ABDM

More than 104 crore health records so far have been linked with ABHA, through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), which the government calls...

25.09.2026 10

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Pib

The High Cost of Our False Prestige!

The state of our culture today is marked by a profound exchange: we have traded the holistic wisdom of our ancestors for fragmented, industrialized...

25.09.2026 10

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Syed Nissar H Gilani

Morality, Character, and Diplomacy: The Conscience That Must Guide Nations

Every generation inherits a difficult question: Can political necessity justify what morality condemns? Throughout history, governments have defended...

25.09.2026 10

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

Why Aren’t IAS Officers Held Accountable for Failed Projects?

In India, when a public project succeeds, an officer’s name is prominently displayed. There are press conferences, social-media posts, glowing...

25.09.2026 10

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Gurez’s Journey Towards Organic, Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Nestled in the remote Himalayan region of Jammu & Kashmir, Gurez Valley possesses a unique agro-ecological environment that naturally supports organic...

25.09.2026 10

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Dr Shahida Altaf

The Mathematics Behind the AI Revolution: What Really Powers the ‘Black Box’

Artificial intelligence has become the defining technology of our age. It writes essays, translates languages, detects patterns in medical images,...

25.09.2026 10

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Dr Reyaz Ahad

Why Representation Matters: Kashmiri Women in Media, Policy and Public Discourse

The development of any society requires the participation of all its citizens. In today’s world, women are not restricted by their old roles. Women...

25.09.2026 10

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Mahbooba Hassan

When The Jhelum Rose: Floods, History and the Lessons for Kashmir

Every generation in Kashmir believes it has witnessed the greatest flood in the Valley’s history. Yet the Jhelum tells a different story. For...

25.09.2026 10

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Shabir Ahmad Ganaie

The Silent Choking of Kashmir’s Waters: Saving Our Lakes Requires More Than Money

There was a time when Kashmir’s lakes and rivers were celebrated not merely for their breathtaking beauty but for the life they sustained. They...

25.09.2026 30

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Ki News

The Value of Seeing Through Many Lenses

Human beings rarely see the world as it is. We see it as we are. Our experiences, upbringing, education, culture, beliefs, fears, ambitions, and...

25.09.2026 10

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

Nari Shakti at the Heart of New India’s MSME Revolution

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood before Parliament and championed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in September 2023, reserving one-third of...

18.04.2026 60

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Shobha karandlaje

Is Indian Academic Research Worth the Cost?

Somewhere in a university laboratory, a young doctoral scholar is bent over a spectrometer at midnight, measuring isotopic ratios in geological...

17.04.2026 70

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Mohd Younus Bhat

The Time Is Now: Why Women’s Reservation Will Transform Indian Democracy

While taking my first oath as a Minister of State, I looked around the packed room and made a count. The number of women present in that space could...

16.04.2026 70

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Ms. shobha karandlaje

Securing the Digital Lifelines of Global Connectivity

Beneath the vast waters of the Indo-Pacific lies a largely unseen but indispensable network powering the modern world. Subsea cables, often overlooked...

15.04.2026 70

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Giriraj agarwal

Baramulla: Transitioning from Historical Gateway to Sustainable Urban Hub

Nuzzled along the Jhelum River, Baramulla has long been known as the “Gateway to Kashmir.” At the moment, it is at a pivotal point, shifting from...

14.04.2026 70

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Mohammad Akram

Why Kashmir’s Ghanta Ghar Defeats Its Tourism Pitch

The announcement of the Kashmir Travel Mart 2026 has been received with the usual optimism. Stakeholders will gather, presentations will be made,...

13.04.2026 70

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Collateral Damage: The Unseen Cost of War

For a long time, wars have been justified with the argument that collateral damage is unavoidable. Military strategists and political leaders often...

12.04.2026 70

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A Light That Still Shows India the Way

Today, 11th April, is a deeply special day for all of us. It is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, one of India’s greatest social...

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Shri Narendra Modi

HERITAGE AT RISK: THE CASE OF POONCH FORT

In the heart of Poonch, where history lives not just in memory but in stone, stands a monument that once defined the region’s political, cultural,...

10.04.2026 70

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Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi

Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti !

In the coming days, India will be immersed in a festive season, with celebrations taking place across the length and breadth of the nation. The people...

09.04.2026 70

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Shri Narendra Modi

How Islamic Teachings Can Build a Peaceful Society

It is often said that if the teachings of Islam were truly followed, society would witness justice, harmony, and peace, and much of the unrest that...

08.04.2026 80

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Education Beyond Employment!

In today’s rapidly changing world, education is often viewed through a narrow lens as merely a tool to secure a job. The limited perspective has...

07.04.2026 70

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Dr Aasif Ali Naikoo

Kashmir’s Elite: Silent Architects of This Land’s Ruin

Kashmir has never suffered from a shortage of intelligence. It has suffered from a surplus of clever (read cunning) people who knew exactly what was...

06.04.2026 80

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Dr Sanjay Parva

The Existential Cost of AI: Artificial Intelligence, Human Dignity, and the Future of Freedom

Not long ago, Artificial Intelligence was portrayed as a digital Frankenstein—a creation that might overpower its creator. Today, AI has evolved...

05.04.2026 70

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Mohd sahir

A Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Paradigm Shift

Diabetes mellitus has emerged as one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century, with an estimated 643 million adults projected...

04.04.2026 80

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Dr. Tasaduk Hussain Itoo

Tribal Sports Talent: Our National Pride

I have observed that in rural areas and forest regions, children spend more time outdoors amidst nature. They discover simple ways to play games. They...

03.04.2026 70

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Smt. droupadi murmu

The Wealth Game Schools Never Taught Us

In almost every society, children grow up hearing the same formula for success: study hard, get good grades, secure a respectable job, work honestly,...

02.04.2026 70

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Closing of the Financial Year: Strengthening Accountability and Ensuring Smooth Public Services

Every year, 31 March holds special significance across India as it marks the closing day of the financial year. In accordance with the financial...

01.04.2026 70

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A.r.matahanji

When Math Becomes Recreational

Math isn’t just about solving for x or calculating interest rates—it can also be fun, addictive, and surprisingly satisfying. Millions of people...

31.03.2026 70

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Kashmir and Kashmiris need some inward looking

There is a strange contradiction playing out in Kashmir today – so visible, so loud, and yet so rarely questioned. It has been so, say most...

30.03.2026 80

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Dr Sanjay Parva

SPEED AT THE COST OF SAFETY: INSIDE THE LIVES OF DELIVERY WORKERS

In today’s fast-moving world, convenience has quietly become our biggest priority. We want everything quickly—food, groceries,...

29.03.2026 90

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Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi

Degrees without Values!

Education has always been sold to society as a moral and civilizational force—an “engine” that lifts a person beyond circumstance and a...

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Pax Silica: Building Trusted Tech Alliances

Semiconductors power everyday technologies—from mobile phones to household appliances—but their production depends on a complex global network....

27.03.2026 80

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Syed sulaiman akhtar

The Journey in Recognising the Role of HPV Vaccine – An investment in Cervical Cancer Prevention

The launch of HPV vaccine program by the Prime Minister in Ajmer on 28th February is a cherished milestone in the journey of public health approach to...

26.03.2026 70

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Jyotsna govil

Global Energy Crisis Triggers Unprecedented Conservation Measures Across Continents

The recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, triggering an unprecedented crisis that is...

25.03.2026 70

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Press Information Bureau

Does Kashmir Need a Separate Minister for Cleanliness and Waste Management?

Perhaps it is time we created one more ministerial chair – if only to ensure that at least one MLA from the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National...

24.03.2026 90

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Dr Sanjay Parva

EID UL FITR: A celebration of faith, gratitude, and human connection

Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most cherished and widely observed festivals in the Islamic calendar. It marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan,...

21.03.2026 90

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Ahmad Ayaz

Eid al-Fitr 2026: A Call for Global Harmony

As the crescent of Shawwal is anticipated and Muslims across the world gather for Eid al-Fitr, the festival arrives not merely as a religious...

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

How India Is Energising a New Growth Story

The ancient prayer “Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya” – lead us from darkness to light – captures not just a spiritual aspiration but the story of modern...

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Shri manohar lal

How Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden impacts economics, ecology

Turning a simple idea into something that attracts people from all over the world is never easy. It requires patience, vision, and the courage to...

18.03.2026 100

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Shahida shafi

How faith, time, beauty, charity come together in one celebration

For many people, Eid arrives as joy. It comes with prayer, gratitude, family gatherings, new clothes, warm embraces, sweet dishes, charity, and the...

17.03.2026 80

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

What Would Kashmir Be Without Naags?

Our naags have either dried or are drying. Many are almost dead. Now imagine Kashmir without its naags. For centuries, naags were the invisible...

16.03.2026 90

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Champions: A Historic Ranji Trophy Victory

For decades, cricket in Jammu and Kashmir was mostly about hope and struggle. The team participated in the prestigious Ranji Trophy for many years but...

15.03.2026 90

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Nabeel jehangir

Verify Before You Enroll: Protecting Students from Uncertain Admissions

For thousands of students from Jammu and Kashmir, pursuing higher education outside the region represents an opportunity to build a secure and...

15.03.2026 80

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Adnan ur rehman

When Ten Nights Can Change entire Life

As Ramadan enters its most sacred stretch, Muslims across the world begin to think more seriously about I‘tikaf—the spiritual retreat in the...

14.03.2026 90

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Jammu & Kashmir Land Revenue Acts need Amendment

Land has always occupied a central place in the socio-economic life of Jammu and Kashmir. In a region where agriculture historically shaped...

13.03.2026 90

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Mohd Amin Mir

The Physics of the Soul

When we speak of death, we usually resort to the language of biology—the stopping of a heart, the ceasing of breath. Or we turn to the language of...

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Women’s Day celebrations and the relentless struggles

8th March is celebrated every year as International Women’s Day. It is considered a very important day for women across the world. On this day,...

11.03.2026 90

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Rakshanda gul

The Decline of Moral Courage

In recent years, the world has witnessed conflicts, wars, and violence unfolding almost daily. Images of destruction and human suffering travel...

10.03.2026 80

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

Why Can’t Our Deputy Commissioners Shape Our Districts?

Around 280–320 Deputy Commissioners have served in the Kashmir Valley since Independence. That means approximately 30-35 DCs per district on average...

09.03.2026 100

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Dr Sanjay Parva