Opinion

Omar’s lost chance for redemption

by GuestOpinionAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

BY Ajaz Ashraf The path to redemption in Jammu and Kashmir does not seem to begin from the national media. This became evident from the outrage expressed on social media…

Technological advancements changing transport sector in J&K

by GuestOpinionJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

By Irfan Ganai Every year killer roads devour thousands of lives in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharp curves, zigzag roads, treacherous passes, and high altitude motorways coupled with rash driving have…

Water transport: A perfect for post-COVID travel

by Ishfaq-ul-HassanLatest NewsLead StoriesOpinionJuly 25, 2020July 25, 2020

Not many may have noticed but Kashmir is one of the few places in the world where a river runs from South to North, meandering through almost the entire city…

Bollywood’s only commitment was and remains to itself

by GuestOpinionJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020

By Mir Uzair Farooq When Hollywood swayers self-congratulate themselves on their liberal values by haranguing at the Oscars or any other awards show annually, one watches with irony hypocrisy unfold—white…

Opinion: How unreasonable is ‘status quo’ in Kashmir colleges

by GuestEducationLatest NewsOpinionJuly 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Ajaz Ahmad Wani From childhood we are being told to study more and more in order to get a good job. So many students aspire to pursue higher studies in…

Simplifying laws, encouraging private investment: How India can boost healthcare in a post-Covid world

by GuestOpinionJuly 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Arhan Bagati The COVID-19 outbreak has made the world realise and appreciate the importance of having a robust healthcare system, one that is fully equipped and battle-ready. The disease poses…

Time to coalesce for the future of our students

by GuestEducationOpinionJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ “The point of modern propaganda isn’t only to misinform or push an agenda. It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.” The quote by…

Planning to take your baby for vaccination in Kashmir? Read what this pediatrician has to say

by GuestHealthLatest NewsOpinionJuly 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Dr Zahoor Hussain Daraz This incident has jolted my conscience and is still haunting me. Being a pediatrician, I have a busy schedule so I tender my apologies for reporting…

How Bakarwals are braving the pandemic

by GuestOpinionJuly 2, 2020July 2, 2020

By Firdous Khan At a time when almost entire world is in the middle of Corona Virus crisis and all sources of physical connectivity be it local, national or international…

To NC, PDP and their newly found love for press freedom: Remember how you blew it to smithereens!

by Nisar DharmaLatest NewsOpinionJune 19, 2020June 19, 2020

The new media policy in J&K is receiving flak from all quarters, however, Kashmir politicians criticising it has once again exposed their double-dealing. Earlier this month, the J&K administration approved…