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His dramas are his reflections, his short stories are his observations and his poems are his sensibilities and in his Natiya Qalamhe has expressed his faith. Jazim Bazaz This is an inspiring story of a Srinagar man who started his career from a child artist in erstwhile Radio Kashmir Srinagar, stamped himself as an ace multi talented broadcaster through sheer performance in his field of profession and retired as Deputy Director-General in All India Radio. The man is none other than Bashir Arif, a popular figure among radio listeners. In his fraternity, he is known for his wisdom, intelligence and…

If you are moving money at the behest of some other person, you may be serving as a money mule. It is punishable under law. Sajjad Bazaz You must be knowing that a mule is one of the most commonly used working animals in the world. Mule is known for its docile nature and ability to endure difficult conditions. Before coming to the exact reason for discussing the nature of a mule, let it be clear that mule is not a donkey, but a hybrid between a horse and a donkey, especially the offspring of a male donkey and a…

Muhammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) The real strength of a nation does not lie merely in its roads, buildings, wealth, institutions, military power, or political systems. The true strength of every nation lies in its youth. Young people are the builders of the future, the carriers of ideas, the guardians of moral character, and the most powerful force of transformation in any society. If the youth of a nation are faithful, morally upright, intellectually aware, disciplined, courageous, purposeful, and connected to Allah, then that nation cannot remain weak, directionless, or humiliated for long. But if its youth become trapped in moral…

The Earth is not merely changing; it is hemorrhaging. For decades, the environmental discourse was framed around “preservation” and “conservation,” terms that suggest we are protecting a pristine museum. However, as our cover story this month illustrates, the reality has shifted from a slow decline to an acute crisis. We are witnessing a “bleeding environment,” where the lifeblood of our ecosystems, our water tables, our soil fertility, and our atmospheric balance is draining away under the pressure of unchecked ‘human progress.’ The metaphor of “bleeding” is a grim necessity. When a body bleeds, it signals a breach in the protective…

Dr Umer Iqbal For decades, Jammu & Kashmir has borne the brunt of terrorism that not only claimed thousands of innocent lives but also left deep scars on families that were torn apart, both emotionally and economically. Behind each statistic lies a human story, children who grew up without parents, households that sank into debt, and dreams that slowly faded into silence. Today, however, a historic policy shift is offering these families not just a livelihood, but dignity, recognition, and a chance at rebuilding life. In an unprecedented move, the Jammu & Kashmir administration, under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has…

The Silent Transformation of Jammu and Kashmira When Manoj Sinha was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on August 7, 2020, the air was thick with skepticism. The region was at a historic crossroads, still going through the tectonic shifts of the post-2019 landscape. At that time, several news outlets and political commentators voiced a common, cynical refrain: a career politician from the plains of Uttar Pradesh would struggle to grasp the intricate pulse of the Kashmir Valley. They claimed he would be unable to bridge the trust deficit or bring tangible change to a region weary…

Kashmir, Iran-e-Sagheer (Little Iran) “In our hearts a thousand suns are hidden; If the veil lifts, the whole world would burn with their light.” Ghāni Kashmiri `در دل ما هزار خورشید نهان است گر پرده بر افتد همه عالم بسوزد Mir Majid Bashir (Advocate) Kashmir has had a very deep connection with Persian (Iranian) culture, and many elements of daily life, language, religion and crafts still show that influence today. Much of this connection is associated with the arrival of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (Shah-e-Hamdan) in the 14th century. ISLAM, LANGUAGE AND POETRY Many religious and everyday words used in Kashmir come from Persian…

A Preliminary Judicial Scrutiny of Process, Power and Presumption Advocate Syed Shabir Bukhari Recruitment to public-facing institutions sits at the intersection of governance, legality, and public trust. When allegations arise that employment opportunities were conferred outside established procedures, the resulting scrutiny often transcends individual culpability and enters the domain of institutional accountability. A recent order of the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, declining to discharge the accused in a case concerning appointments in J&K Bank, offers a significant study in how courts approach such allegations at the threshold stage of criminal proceedings. Importantly, the court’s decision does not determine guilt. It…

Thy Name is Salah-ud-Din Sajjad Bazaz As an avid radio listener at a very young age, I still remember the first time I heard a voice that seemed to carry a rare kind of magic. It was eloquent, fluent, and deeply captivating; every word was delivered with remarkable clarity and grace. The programme was being aired on Voice of America (VoA), and the man behind the microphone was a journalist and broadcaster of exceptional caliber. His mastery over language, his beautiful accent, and his impeccable pronunciation made him stand out among his contemporaries. At the time, I had little idea…

He was recognised by the Lieutenant Governor of J&K for his humanitarian services, particularly for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2014 floods, which included distributing over 1,000 ration kits. Jazim Bazaz In the picturesque valley of Jammu and Kashmir, where apples bloom on terraced orchards and snow-capped peaks crown the horizon, a quiet revolution is taking shape. This shift is not coming from towering political legacies or headline-grabbing elites. Instead, it is being driven by a new generation of leaders who are rooted deeply in community spirit and grassroots action. At the forefront of this movement is…