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…
The University of Kashmir (KU) has secured a remarkable achievement as its Youth Parliament Team emerged victorious in the group-level competition of the 17th National Youth Parliament, organised by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India. With this significant win, the team now advances to the national finals, bringing pride to the University and…
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,…
The Battle of Karbala, which took place on the 10th of Muharram in 61 AH (10 October 680 CE), stands as one of the most heart-rending and significant events in Islamic history. This event, deeply mourned and commemorated by Muslims around the world—especially during Muharram—represents the ultimate sacrifice made by Imam Husain ibn Ali (R.A),…
In the politically turbulent and deeply contested landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, a new political entity, the Justice and Development Front (JDF), has emerged as a significant force aiming to reshape the region’s political discourse. Launched on April 27, 2025, in Srinagar, the JDF positions itself as a movement rooted in justice, development, and public…
After four decades in Afghanistan, Noor Mohammad—once known as Sergei Yurevich Krasnoperov—has finally returned to his native Russia. Now 60 years old, he left behind a life defined by war, faith, and resilience to briefly revisit his roots in Kurgan, a city in the West Siberian Plain. His journey from Soviet soldier to Afghan citizen…
On May 20, 2025, Pakistan’s federal cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, a ceremonial five-star position not awarded since General Ayub Khan in 1965. This decision, reportedly backed by influential political figures Nawaz Sharif…
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – In the heart of Srinagar’s famous Dal Lake, where the soft splash of oars and the quiet hum of shikaras set a peaceful rhythm, a humble fruit seller named Hashim Ali has turned his small boat into a symbol of solidarity and compassion. In a heartfelt gesture that has touched…