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By Muhammad Arbaaz Niazi Missiles strike thousands of miles away and breaking alerts flash across phones within seconds. Life in Kashmir absorbs the...
Headlines race through the world in seconds, while meaning moves through memory, faith, and human ties. March 1, 2026 brought such a moment. Kashmir...
Betrayal is the word that comes to mind. In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel launched a ferocious strike on Iran, killing...
By Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra The US led by President Donald Trump with active backing from Israel developed an operational strategy based on robust...
The global order is undergoing a profound shift, and power equations are changing faster than institutions can adjust. Tensions among the United...
In the heart of Kashmir’s busiest market, thousands gathered to mourn the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Many here called him Agha Jan...
After a spell of sabre-rattling, American forces under the self-styled “Disruptor-in-Chief,” Donald Trump, launched strikes on Iranian targets....
By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander The situation with Iran opens a clear window into the crisis we face in world order today. Many people in the...
By Mutaharra A W Deva Business leaders in Kashmir now work in a reality where climate conditions influence every serious decision. Heat waves grow...
By Tajamul Islam Salroo Someone asked me a simple question the other day: is serving dahi in earthen pots truly safe? The question got me thinking...
By Amaar Mir Dinner in Kashmir often begins when the body asks for rest. Families gather late, especially in winter, and meals arrive rich with...
By Syed Eesar Mehdi Pakistan was imagined as a homeland for Muslims of South Asia, a place where they could feel secure and have a political voice...
By: Mohsin Rahim Imagine this: you are a specialist doctor working in the UK. You have a comfortable life, a high salary, and global recognition. But...
By Mehak Safder Life feels clear and full of promise for many young people in Kashmir while they remain inside colleges and universities, where days...
By Fiza Khan People often turn to pirs when life feels overwhelming in Kashmir. Family struggles, heartbreak, or personal challenges lead many...
By Ahmad Ayaz The Jammu & Kashmir Budget for 2026-27 offers a revealing snapshot of the Union Territory’s priorities, but it underscores a pattern...
By Khurshed Peer The Epstein Files raise a provocative question: would the world react the same way if the accused were named Mohammad or Ahmad?...
By Ankit Patel Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major transformation as women take on key roles that drive the economy, society, and governance. ...
By Faisal Kawoosa People across Jammu & Kashmir eagerly await the upcoming budget, hoping it delivers targeted support to every industrial...
By Humaira Nisar Once a land of saints, Kashmir now feels shadowed, as darkness spreads through every home and heart. Envy and black magic have...
By Dr Ajaz Afzal Lone The recent announcement of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) (Mains) Examination, 2025, results has triggered...
By Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for India, offering a chance to accelerate national growth while addressing...
Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander Iran occupies a unique and paradoxical position in the modern world order. It stands as one of the few nations that has...
By Uzma Qadir Mir In a cramped Srinagar apartment, a 24-year-old Kashmiri graduate scrolls through her laptop while arranging orders for a small...
By Haris Mashooq Zia Major parts of Kashmir were recently covered in thick blankets of snow. In the countryside, snow sculpture contests drew...
By Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi The argument over Raika Forest began as a planning file and grew into something far bigger. What started in 2019 as...
By Dr. Umer Majeed Khaja I have spent years studying cancer in Kashmir through hospital records, laboratory work, and patient data. What I see...
By Ikkz Ikbal This year, the snow arrived late, later than we expected. The wait felt longer than any winter before. But when the streets finally...
By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili When sudden sickness strikes, families in Kashmir enter emergency departments hoping for timely, dependable care,...
By: Capt (Dr) Sohail Nasti At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched what he describes as the “Board...
By Ahmad Ayaz Snow arrived in Kashmir after weeks of worry and whispered prayers. The dry winter had unsettled farmers, orchardists, and anyone...
By Dr. Nowsheen Jan I write this as a doctor who has watched time decide outcomes more often than any drug or device. Inside hospitals, we measure...
By Er Ishfaq Khaliq When spring rolls into Kashmir, cherries are the first to greet the markets, followed by pears and a host of other fruits that...
By Aabroo Hussain I learned about religious authority through everyday moments. At tea stalls, on buses, and in offices after lunch, people spoke...
By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi The Chenab River has long stood as a source of ambition in Jammu and Kashmir. Its fast waters cut through deep gorges,...
By Nazakat Aslam Classes 10 and 12 board results are out, and the valley is alive with celebration and comparison. Families cheer top scorers with...
By Mohd Amin Mir Shab-e-Meraj, the Night of Ascension, is remembered in Islam for miraculous journeys through space and heaven, but its significance...
By- Hamid Ansari Beginning on December 28, 2025, protests spread across several Iranian cities amid mounting economic pressure and public frustration....
By Mohsin Masoodi Even in 2026, students and professionals in Jammu and Kashmir confront the same challenge: merit alone does not matter. The...
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Kashmir struggles with a strange contradiction. Foods that have fed generations, including eggs, milk, and poultry, face...
By Nazakat Aslam The digital world in Kashmir has grown faster than anyone imagined. Phones, data plans, and social media platforms have turned...
By Saiqa Sona Ullah The city stays awake all night. So do we. Between glowing billboards and the nonstop noise of traffic, tomorrow already feels...
By Fazila Fayaz Cold wind cuts through Kashmir’s streets these days, biting into bones and carrying the chill of long nights and short days. Life...
By Uzma Qadir Mir Kashmir, long known for white-carpeted hills, frozen lakes, and lively winter resorts, is entering winters that increasingly lack...
By Mohammad Amin Mir Mohammad Yousuf thought that reporting his father’s death and updating the revenue records was a simple formality. But this...
By Maleeha Zehra I first noticed it in words. Some Kashmiri words, ones you do not hear in daily conversation, came easily to me, even though I...
By Dr. Radhika Mia In November 2025, Kashmir Observer ran a sharp piece: The 2025 Nobel Prize Sends a Warning to Kashmir Universities. Its point was...
By Sabiya Nabi Jammu and Kashmir is facing a growing problem of educated unemployment, especially among women. People are encouraged to study,...
By Sidrat Ul Muntha “My son works in a private company,” she says, almost as if she is admitting a mistake. Such words hit like a jolt in this...
By Mumin Nabi Zargar A group of Iranian scientists walked into Pampore this winter and said what many farmers here already feel. Saffron in...