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Dr Umer Iqbal The mountains of Shopian do not merely hold the sky; they hold the secrets of the water that carves through them. The Dubjan Nallah is a vein of glacial runoff, a fast-moving, icy torrent that commands respect from every local who walks its banks. But in the cruel calculus of a late spring afternoon, the Nallah took something it could not return on its own: a three-year-old boy, Mohammad Hanzala of Tiken Pulwama. What followed was not just a search operation; it was evidenceto the grit of a community and the extraordinary leadership of one man, Mehraj.…

Are we treating brains or recycling theories…?s Umair Ashraf I say this from inside the room, not outside it. I sit across from people coming to me who have already seen four or five psychologists, sometimes more. They come with files, labels, DSM categories, past prescriptions, and a certain fatigue in their voice. This isn’t just from their symptoms but from the entire process itself. They’ve been explained, categorized, and sometimes even managed, but not truly understood Somewhere in that journey, something feels off—not completely wrong, but not quite right either. The system we are part of has its own logic. It lets…

Justice (Rtd.) Hasnain Masoodi, MLA Pampore became Member of Parliament(MP) in 2019. Back in 2015, he stated that Article 370 was permanent. However, shortly after he was elected MP on an NC ticket, the Article was abrogated. In 2020, he challenged this in the Supreme Court. In an exclusive interview with Sajjad Bazaz, EDITOR, TIMES LINK, Justice (Rtd.) Hasnain Masoodi, said the Supreme Court gave a verdict that he believes was not in line with the spirit of the Constitution. Talking about downgrading of J&K as Union Territory, he said the central government cannot simply erase the history of a State. Article…

Sajjad Bazaz If you belong to our generation, you’d have definitely indulged in one activity which was very popular not only in our neighbourhood but throughout the country. Yes, I am talking about kite flying. It was a passion to fly tiny colourful quadrangular in the sky and I still remember all the joys kite flying used to bring to us, when we were kids. Generally speaking, kite flying brings joy to the kite flyers as well as to the people who watch them. But, kite flying has a different connotation when discussed in the context of banking and finance. Kite flyers…

Protecting wetlands and lakes today is the only way to secure a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. The time to act is now. Kashmir’s natural heritage, ecological stability, and socio-economic resilience depend on it. Ahmad Ayaz Wetlands and lakes are far more than scenic landscapes—they are the lifelines of ecological balance, economic vitality, and human survival. In ecologically sensitive regions like Kashmir, these water bodies hold significance that transcends mere aesthetics. They are central to environmental sustainability, socio-economic stability, and public well-being, forming the backbone of a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. Protecting them is not…

TIMES LINK EDITORIAL DESK Kashmir is fast losing the identity as a region where all the four seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter – were distinct from each other. Reason is simple. Its environment is facing a severe ecological crisis, characterised by rapid degradation, climate change, and human-induced pressures that are causing lasting harm to its delicate ecosystem. Once known for its pristine beauty, the region is now struggling with issues like deforestation, disappearing snowlines, and polluted water bodies. A quick global snapshot of environmental crisis reveals that after the industrial revolution the world became more polluted, more populated…

“When science is sidelined, risk multiplies” Governments regulate. Experts advise. But the public decides whether nature survives or collapses.Environmental Impact Assessment reveals that J&K’s world-renowned tourism destinations are steadily losing their natural ecology. Unfortunately, what we are witnessing today is tourism beyond carrying capacity. To keep our air, water, forests and overall ecology pollution-free, we must first accept one hard truth: technology alone cannot save us, it is governance, behaviour and ethics must change together. MUTAHARRA A. W. DEVA stated this and many more startling things in an exclusive conversation with TIMES LINK EDITOR SAJJAD BAZAZ EXCERPTS OF THE CONVERSATION:…

Despite its antiquity it is however still one of the essential and sheet anchor drugs in thelong-term management of heart attacks and vascular events. Prof Upendra Kaul Aspirin is a household name all over the world. This tablet contains acetyl salicylic acid. Interestingly it was historically extracted from willow park but is also contained in several other plants. There is a mention of this agent from times immemorial from 2000 BC. However, its wide availability was brought out by Dr Felix Hoffmann, a German Chemist for synthetizing it. It is speculated by many that Dr Hoffmann did it under the…

Kashmir, given its geopolitical sensitivity, was understandably a priority for such an initiative. Yuva Vani served as a constructive channel for youthful energy, offering an alternative to aimlessness by fostering creativity and cultural engagement. Zahoor Zahid On the morning of July 21, 1969, a quiet yet transformative experiment took shape at All India Radio, Delhi. It was called Yuva Vani, literally, “the voice of the youth.” At a time when broadcasting was largely formal and top-down, this initiative broke convention. It handed over the microphone to young people, inviting them not merely to listen, but to create, question, and express.…

Advocate Syed Shabir Bukhari Mahatma Gandhi once returned a client’s fee upon discovering that the case lacked truth. Allama Iqbal envisioned a society where khudi—selfhood anchored in moral courage—guided human action. Abraham Lincoln, in his days at the Bar, refused to argue causes he believed to be unjust, choosing instead the harder road of integrity over convenience. These were not merely great leaders—they were custodians of conscience in a profession where the temptation to compromise often lurks beneath the surface. Their legacy reminds us that law, at its finest, is not a trade of arguments but a trust of justice.…