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…
Advocate Umer Mir The laws governing motor vehicles and road traffic regulation in India are primarily contained in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This comprehensive legislation aims to ensure the systematic regulation of road traffic, promote road safety, maintain public order on roads, and provide mechanisms for compensation in the event of accidents. Over the…
YAWAR HUSSAIN As Kashmir society witnesses unprecedented rise in Cancer cases, the government continues to hibernate amid alarm bells around the lack of infrastructure, shortage of professionals, and the non-existent testing facilities for foods and medicines, reports Yawar Hussain. Srinagar: Mukhtar Ahmad (name changed), a retired government employee, sits melancholic in his two-storied house, overlooking…
BY : ANEEQA FARAZ Imagine this: it’s a Saturday evening. The city glows with neon lights, laughter spills from cafes, and a group of friends steps into a fast-food restaurant. Within minutes, trays arrive burgers perfectly assembled, fries golden and crisp, drinks filled to identical levels. Everything looks flawless, familiar, and fast. They eat, they…
