Srinagar, February 4, 2026: On the eve of World Cancer Day, the Cancer Society of Kashmir (CSK) today organized a comprehensive Cancer Awareness Day on 4th February 2026, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to cancer care and prevention in the region. Observance of World Cancer Day has been a consistent and integral activity of CSK for…
Young, energetic Sufi, along with many enthusiastic youth are busy arranging gatherings in North Kashmir districts. Calling on the older generation to listen and respect youth’s value, aspirations, and demands is a good way to create a sense of belonging for youth in their respective areas. Sufi Tahir, a young social activist turned politician’s videos…
In this excerpt from the ‘Rubaroo’ interview series, Faizan Qureshi speaks with Dr. Shugufta Rather, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, about her personal journey and eye health awareness. Faizan Qureshi: Doctor, childhood is a beautiful and memorable phase of life. When you look back, what kind of memories do you…
Mohammad Shafi Wani Education, in its true spirit, is not confined to the transmission of academic knowledge. The fundamental objective of education is the modification of behaviour—the shaping of character, attitudes, and conduct. Mere subject teaching inside classrooms, though necessary, is insufficient to achieve this goal. Schools must therefore adopt a holistic approach that nurtures…
Sami Sabir Lone Advocate, J&K High Court, Srinagar Pericles once warned that citizens who disengage from public affairs weaken the foundations of democracy itself. His words echo strongly in Kashmir today—a region where politics has shaped everyday life for decades, yet where youth participation in democratic institutions remains cautious, uneven, and often misunderstood. In a…
Saima Ahad (JKAS) Genesis in Colonial India The foundation of India’s civil services was laid in 1923 during British colonial rule, marking a pivotal moment in administrative history. The Lee Commission of 1923–24 established the framework for what would become the backbone of governance in independent India. This system, though designed to serve colonial interests,…
Manzoor Wangnoo Gilsar and Khushalsar, the two kidneys of Dal and Nigeen, demand urgent action-based conservation. Gilsar and Khushalsar are often referred to as the kidneys of Dal and Nigeen. These lakes receive inflow from Dal and Nigeen, besides surface water, runoff, and now sewage as well. Their health directly determines the longevity of the…
Dr Aamir Iqbal Lone Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse or after six months if the female partner is 35 years or older It is emerging as an important public health concern in Kashmir. While conversations about maternal health, pregnancy care, and childbirth are common in…
Aamina Lateef (JKAS) There is a quiet, unspoken nostalgia that lives in the hearts of those born in the 1990s — a nostalgia only our generation truly understands. We grew up in a world untouched by smartphones, social media, and the constant digital hum that defines today. Our mornings didn’t begin with glowing screens but…
Dr Manzoor Ahmed Rather Associate Professor Department of Education University of Kashmir (Hazratbal Srinagar) Email: manzoorahmadrather004@gmail.com “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” (Alvin Toffler) A paradigm shift in teaching and learning refers to a fundamental change in the…
