I have seen how news of disasters doesn’t just remain news; it becomes a wound in the hearts of people who live through it. When I first read about the tragedy in J&K’s Reasi and Ramban, where 11 precious lives were lost in a single night of fury, it didn’t feel like a distant headline. … Read more
I have always believed that the journey to Mata Vaishno Devi is more than just a pilgrimage. It is a prayer that people walk with their hearts, carrying faith and hope in every step on the Trikuta hills. That’s why when the tragic news of the August 26 cloudburst and landslide struck, leaving 34 devotees … Read more
I have often felt that the story of Jammu and Kashmir is one of endless waiting, of promises made but not delivered on time. The people of this land, who have already witnessed historic political shifts, now watch with anxious eyes as the Supreme Court takes up the matter of restoration of statehood to Jammu … Read more
I have grown up hearing that Kashmir is not just a land of beauty but also of faith, culture, and peace. The Sufi tradition, the shrines, the Rishis – they all shaped the Valley’s identity in a unique way. But when I look at what is happening in some schools today, I feel a deep … Read more
When I first saw the videos surfacing on social media, showing frustrated students outside the examination hall in Srinagar, my heart sank. I could feel the pain and helplessness in their voices. The J&K JE Electrical exam was supposed to be a gateway to dreams, a chance for thousands of young aspirants to secure their … Read more
I have often seen how schools are not just buildings but homes of hope for children. When the news broke that the government in Jammu and Kashmir had decided to take control of schools connected to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, my first thought went to the faces of those children. These are over 51,000 young minds … Read more
Sometimes, when I look at the way our democracy is evolving, I feel a mix of pride and unease. Pride, because new laws promise accountability; unease, because they also remind me of how fragile public trust can be when leaders themselves are under the shadow of criminal allegations. Today is one of those defining moments … Read more
I have seen many stories of natural disasters in my lifetime, but what happened in Chisoti village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar still leaves me shaken. Imagine a mother waiting endlessly for her missing son, his wife, and her little grandson. Six days have gone by since the devastating Kishtwar cloudburst, and yet, for many … Read more