Sonam Wangchuk is one of the most inspiring figures to come out of Ladakh in recent decades. He is best known as an engineer, innovator, teacher, and environmental activist who has worked to improve education and water management in the Himalayan region. Over time, he has also become a strong voice for Ladakh’s people and
Sana Khan, once a shining star in Indian films and television, has had a life full of ups and downs. Born in the busy streets of Mumbai, she rose to fame with her charming looks and bold roles. But in 2020, she left it all behind to follow her faith. Today, at 37 or 38
A recent social media post highlighting a staggering 64,000 cancer cases in Kashmir since 2018 has sparked widespread alarm, contrasting sharply with the much lower figures reported in the preceding years: just 231 cases in 2015, 239 in 2016, and 391 in 2017. This dramatic rise underscores a deepening public health crisis in the Kashmir
In a region where meat is not just sustenance but a cornerstone of cultural identity—think the aromatic Rogan Josh, tender Gushtaba, and succulent Tabak Maaz—the revelation of thousands of kilograms of rotten, unlabelled, and potentially hazardous meat infiltrating markets has ignited one of the most explosive food safety scandals in Kashmir’s history. Dubbed the “rotten
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
In a landmark achievement for the scientific community in Kashmir and India at large, 21-year-old Sadiq Ali Mir, hailing from the remote Labartal village in Budgam district, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) by the prestigious Titans Space Industries Inc., a private aerospace company based in the United States. Mir’s selection marks the
In the evolving Geo-Political shift from Global North to Global South , India finds itself at a critical crossroads: should it deepen its engagement with the BRICS alliance or tilt more decisively towards the United States? While partnerships with the U.S. bring certain benefits—especially in defense and technology—the long-term National interests of India are better
A fresh wave of controversy has hit the Justice and Development Front (JDF), a political group formed by former members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir (JeI). While JDF was launched with the promise of peaceful political engagement and helping to lift the ban on Jamaat, some senior Jamaat leaders are now criticising the
The 10th of Muharram, known as Yawm-e-Ashura, marks one of the most painful and significant days in Islamic history—the martyrdom of Imam Husain (R.A), the beloved grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, at Karbala. For Sunni Muslims, this day is not only about grief and sorrow, but also about honouring the legacy of truth, justice,