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What Ails J&K’s Govt Schools?

What Ails J&K’s Govt Schools?

By Bilal Ahmad Khanday As a former government teacher who has experienced the system firsthand—observing it closely and critically—I have come...

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Why Are Most Schools in India Opting for the Cambridge Curriculum?

Why Are Most Schools in India Opting for the Cambridge Curriculum?

By Nowsheena Mushtaq Education is the cornerstone of a nation’s progress, and with the evolving needs of learners, schools in India are...

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Healthcare Crisis: Jab Munsif Hi Qatil Ho 

Healthcare Crisis: Jab Munsif Hi Qatil Ho 

By Bilal Ahmad Khanday So far as the health sector is concerned, it is there to act as a bedrock that supports a society with its infrastructure,...

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Three Reasons Why AI’s Momentum Could Stall in 2025

Three Reasons Why AI’s Momentum Could Stall in 2025

By Dambisa Moyo The rapid pace of technological advances over the past year, especially in artificial intelligence, has provided many reasons for...

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Decoding The Reservation Conundrum

By Dr. Mushtaq Rather Large-scale public discussions are currently being witnessed in public forums on the most contentious issue of reservation in...

24.01.2025 10

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Reinstating Merit and Competence 

Reinstating Merit and Competence 

By Saquib Jan Recent changes in reservation policies governing NEET PG counseling in Jammu and Kashmir have led to widespread discontent among...

23.01.2025 10

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The 90-Hour Work Week Hullabaloo

By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi  In recent times, the topic of long working hours has been a subject of considerable debate in India. The latest...

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Upgrade The Curriculum 

Upgrade The Curriculum 

By S ubzar Ah Ganaie  In 1959, a well-known physicist Richard Feynman delivered a visionary lecture at California Institute of Technology titled...

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One Nation One Election: Federalism In Jeopardy

One Nation One Election: Federalism In Jeopardy

By Ummar Jamal On December 17, 2024, the Lok Sabha witnessed a significant legislative move with the introduction of two key bills: the Constitution...

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Unemployment Is Not The Final

Unemployment Is Not The Final

By Uzma Haneef As children, we dream of great things, but as we age, we come to realize how challenging it can be to make them a reality. In...

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Rediscovering Lost Crafts

Rediscovering Lost Crafts

By Narayanan Kizhumundayur  In the relentless march of modernization and industrialization, many traditional professions and crafts have been swept...

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What JKBOSE Can Learn from CBSE: A Conspectus for Progressive Education

What JKBOSE Can Learn from CBSE: A Conspectus for Progressive Education

By Nowsheena Mushtaq  The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is indeed a key player in establishing the education pattern in the...

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India’s Youth Icon 

India’s Youth Icon 

By Shivam Koushal  “…..we feel how foolish it is to send missionaries to this great nation. His culture has given us a new idea of the Hindu...

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The Scholar’s Sob Saga

The Scholar’s Sob Saga

By Dr. Mushtaq Rather  The twin objectives of acquiring education in the current circumstances are to transform the life of the individual so that...

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The Menace of Online Gambling

By Peerzada Aarif Recently, a video went viral on social media showing a man from Srinagar who had lost around 80 lakh rupees while playing online...

07.01.2025 10

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The Escalating Issue of Drug Use in Kashmir’s Colleges

By Sayeem Abass Drug abuse among college students in Kashmir has emerged as a critical public health challenge. While substance abuse has...

05.01.2025 5

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Tracing ‘Kashmir’

By Moin S. Hakak Who made Kashmir habitable: sage Kashyapa, monk Madhyantika, or prophet Solomon? An analysis of the Sanskrit, Chinese and Persian...

04.01.2025 3

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Healthcare Crisis in Anantnag

By Basit Rasool Thokero Medical facilities are fundamental to public health, serving as the backbone of healthcare systems worldwide. They provide...

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Fundamental Rights and Personal Freedoms

By Suhail Farooq The recent order by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh prohibiting veiled women lawyers from appearing in court has...

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Trading Paradise for Progress? 

By Burhan Uz Zaman  According to the department of tourism, over 20 million tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir this year—a record-breaking figure...

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One Nation, One Election: A Flawed and Impractical Vision

By Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi On Tuesday, the government introduced a constitutional amendment bill in the Lok Sabha to synchronise national and state...

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Modern Housing Architecture and Chilly Winters in Kashmir

By Abid Hussain Rather A house or shelter is one of the basic needs of human beings; providing safety, security, and a space for personal and...

27.12.2024 10

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Reservation in Jammu & Kashmir: The Other Side

By Abdul Majeed Bichoo The subject of reservation in Jammu & Kashmir has once again become a focal point of public debate and political discourse....

26.12.2024 5

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Would the Gupkar Protest Solve the Reservation Riddle?

By Ummar Jamal The recent protest led by Srinagar Member of Parliament Syed Ruhullah Mehdi for the rationalization of reservation policies in Jammu...

25.12.2024 4

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Struggling Academic Arrangement Faculty in J&K Colleges 

By Dr. Younis Ahmad Sheikh The plight of academic arrangement faculty working in Jammu and Kashmir’s government Degree colleges is a glaring...

24.12.2024 20

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University of Kashmir’s NIRF Rankings Reveal Deeper Institutional Challenges

By Muhammad Tahir University of Kashmir’s (KU) performance in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) shows concerning trends...

21.12.2024 4

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Misuse of Law: Are Gender Rights Only Women’s Rights?

By Aqib Ul Ahad Wani The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) seeks to modernize and unify various legal frameworks in India. Notably, Sections 85 and 86...

19.12.2024 3

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Coaching Fad in Kashmir: Balancing Aspirations and Anxieties

By Dr. Masoon A. Beig The coaching craze in Kashmir has become a defining feature of the region’s educational landscape, symbolizing a unique and...

15.12.2024 7

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Govt Must Reverse the New Reservation Policy Now! 

By Ummar Jamal Open any social media platform today, and you are greeted with posts, videos, and discussions dominated by a single contentious...

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Brain Rot in Kashmir? 

By Zahid Ahmad Lone  In today’s hyper connected world, mobile phones and the internet have become indispensable tools for communication,...

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Staring Through Complex Tides: The Three ‘Rs’ Challenge for NC Govt 

By Tehleel Sathoo  Jammu and Kashmir, a region shaped by its distinctive history and socio-political dynamics, stands at a critical stage in its...

12.12.2024 3

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Toppers Becoming Droppers in Reservation Game

By Farhat Riyaz  Aliya Khan always thought that her future was dependent on her work. She was dreaming of becoming a doctor and had done all the...

10.12.2024 7

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Assessing the Necessity of Arbitration in Jammu and Kashmir

By Sobiya Manzoor...

09.12.2024 5

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Rising Trend of Contractual and Outsourced Employment in J&K

By Zaheer Jan  In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a growing shift toward contractual and outsourced employment across various...

08.12.2024 10

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The Future of Electric Mobility in India

By Sheikh Yameen India lies at the forefront of a critical transition: shifting from fossil-fueled transportation to electric mobility in this...

04.12.2024 10

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Unmet Promises: Stalled Infra Projects of J&K

By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi India’s vision to become a $26 trillion economy has spurred an array of infrastructure projects aimed at improving the...

02.12.2024 3

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A Doctorate On The Streets

By Abid Hussain Rather In recent months, the stories of many Ph. D. scholars from various regions of our valley selling dry fruits, juices and...

30.11.2024 3

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Students And Their Democratic Right 

By Suhail Farooq  The demolition of the Kashmir University Students’ Union (KUSU) office in 2010, under the directive of the then...

30.11.2024 4

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Dangerous Pan-Indian Portents of Waqf Amendment Bill (2024) 

By Haider Abbas  The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, buoyed by a thumping victory in Maharashtra after Haryana polls, is now to be more aggressive,...

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The Murder of Fairness: New Reservation Policy vs. Open Category Rights  

By Firdous Ahmad Malik Reservation policies in India have aimed to address the historical injustices, social inequalities and provide opportunities...

25.11.2024 4

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Beyond Binaries

By Mubashir Bashir The tectonic shift from rivalry to rapprochement could be a potential pathway to de-escalate and stabilize the war-torn region,...

23.11.2024 5

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J&K Assembly Elections Are Over—When Will Kashmir University Students Union Elections Happen?

By Ummar Jamal Student politics forms an essential part of university life. It is important for honing leadership, advocacy, and democratic...

22.11.2024 5

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Will Trump Forge ‘Deal-of-the-Century’ Again?

By Haider Abbas January 20, ‘inauguration day’ when Republican President Donald Trump is to be sworn into power, is just round the corner. His...

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Environmental Impacts Of Tourism Industry  On J&K

By Aqib Ul Ahad Wani Tourism is primarily a service industry, relying almost entirely on natural ingredients such as mountains, hills, lakes,...

16.11.2024 10

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Kashmir is Stuck Between Tradition and Westernisation

By Rutba Riyaz In Kashmir, the process of Westernization is resulting in people adopting different lifestyles, attire, and social norms that have...

14.11.2024 5

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The Assembly Brouhaha

By Dr Syed Irfan Shafi After a gap of six years of anticipation, the Jammu & Kashmir legislative assembly finally convened, a moment that should...

11.11.2024 10

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Trump’s Triumph and the ‘Message’ It Holds for US and Beyond

By Haider Abbas  The Republican Donald John Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the US, in the most eagerly awaited results. He has...

09.11.2024 9

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Restoration of Winter Academic Session in Kashmir

By Ikkz Ikbal After lots of debate and protests from parents, students, and educators, Jammu and Kashmir is finally set to return to its...

07.11.2024 10

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NC Must Deliver on Its Promise of Reviewing New Reservation Policy

By Ummar Jamal The National Conference’s in its assemblyelection manifesto among other things  promised people of J&K that if elected to power...

06.11.2024 10

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Urgent Need for Dental Healthcare Reform in J&K

By Zeenat Rehmani It is often said that “positivity is a choice,” shaping our journey through life. Our dreams and resilience are reflected in...

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