NOK Desk
Kashmir’s rich musical legacy finds a new voice with the release of Danish Renzu’s Songs of Paradise full album, now available under Universal Music. Following the phenomenal success of Dil Tsooran, sung by rising star Masrat Un Nissa, the complete album is finally here – and music lovers across the globe are celebrating. The 14-track
A teacher is often described as a guide, mentor, and a second parent. Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year to honour their dedication and contribution in shaping the future of students and society. While doctors save lives and engineers build cities, it is teachers who build minds, values, and the foundation upon which every profession
Professor Mufti Abdul Ghani Azhari (1922–2023), also known as Abdul Ghani Shah al-Shashi, was one of India’s most respected Islamic scholars, Sufi teachers, historians, and community reformers. Born in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, he belonged to the Gujjar community, a group often marginalised in society. Over his long life of nearly 100 years, he dedicated
The religion of Islam is not merely a set of rituals but a comprehensive way of life that prepares the believer for the Last Day. It calls upon individuals to see themselves as answerable for how they have lived, including how they conceive of God and how they conduct themselves in the world. In Islamic
The Tablighi Ijtema, an annual Islamic congregation organized by the Tablighi Jamaat, stands as one of the largest Muslim gatherings worldwide—second only to the Hajj in size and spiritual influence. Known for attracting millions of participants in South Asia and beyond, these events focus on spiritual revival, da’wah (inviting others to Islam), and tabligh (conveying
On August 28, 2025, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a gathering at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi as part of the organization’s centenary celebrations, titled the “RSS Centenary Lecture Series.” During a two-and-a-half-hour question-and-answer session, Bhagwat unequivocally clarified that there is no mandatory retirement age of 75 in the RSS, dismissing widespread
Kajol, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actresses, has thrilled fans with the announcement of her return as Noyonika Sengupta in the second season of the legal drama The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha. The highly anticipated series is set to premiere on JioHotstar on September 19, 2025, and promises to deliver a gripping blend of courtroom
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today conducted a detailed inspection of two premier healthcare institutions in Srinagar – the 500-Bedded Government Children Hospital, Bemina, and the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla. He was accompanied by Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Principal, Government Medical College Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah;
Sainik School Nagrota marked its 56th Raising Day with a significant milestone as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Jenab Omar Abdullah, inaugurated the newly constructed girls’ hostel ‘Triveni’. On arrival, the Chief Minister was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and paid homage at the Shaurya Smarak by laying a
The Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), as part of the University Outreach Program, organized an outreach programme with principals of local madrasas and oriental colleges to deliberate on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its relevance to madrasa education. The program was coordinated by the department