Srinagar, March 24 -- I think society owes me an apology for making me believe that being alone was a depressingly bad thing. I was born and remained an only child-no siblings, no in-home cousins. My ... Read More
Srinagar, March 24 -- The last ten nights, particularly Laylat-ul-Qadr, hold immense significance. It is during this time that sincere prayers, supplications, and acts of charity carry multiplied rewa... Read More
Srinagar, March 22 -- Abruq calls me to ask if anyone could tell me which coaching institute would be best for her 11th grade medical student cousin. "I will take a look at my contacts and see who can... Read More
Srinagar, March 22 -- Sajida Ahmed sat on the edge of her bed, lit dimly by the yellow glow of a naked bulb swinging gently in the corner of her rented room in Srinagar. It was the middle of a cold Ma... Read More
Srinagar, March 21 -- The youth in Kashmir are busy. Phones in their hands. Messages to read. Friends to meet. Life moves fast. It's easy to get lost in the buzz. But somewhere, in the quiet corners o... Read More
Srinagar, March 21 -- Jammu and Kashmir has been a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions, and religions, which have collectively shaped its unique identity. The warmth and welcoming nature of th... Read More
Srinagar, March 20 -- Ramazan is a month of divine mercy, the crown jewel of all months, when the heavens seem to draw closer to the earth. Not long ago, its arrival would bring a palpable shift in th... Read More
Srinagar, March 18 -- Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an orientation program on various aspects of inclusive education, organized by the District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET) ... Read More
Srinagar, March 17 -- The public prosecutor repeatedly persuaded the judge to issue the death penalty to the bear for mauling an innocent man. "Your Honour! The bear is guilty of mangling people; he i... Read More
Srinagar, March 15 -- It starts with a scream. A child, a farmer, a woman gathering firewood. Somewhere on the edge of the forest, in a village where people live close to the wild. A black bear, a leo... Read More