Srinagar, July 9 -- When the Education Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sakina Itto, felicitated NEET and JEE toppers recently, it made for a heartwarming photo-op. These students had worked hard, clea... Read More
Srinagar, July 9 -- The road to Wayil always feels like it's leading somewhere beyond maps. A short drive from Srinagar, past the fruit orchards of Ganderbal and the bends of the highway where school... Read More
Srinagar, July 9 -- Education in Kashmir is still at the mercy of the sky. When it snows, schools shut down. When the cold seeps through the tin roofs, students stay home. When the sun turns classroo... Read More
Srinagar, July 9 -- In staffrooms across Jammu and Kashmir, the divide doesn't begin with disagreement over pedagogy or curriculum. It begins with a label. "Direct Recruit," "SSRB Appointee," "ReT," ... Read More
Srinagar, July 9 -- Each year, universities across Jammu and Kashmir produce over a hundred postgraduates in Statistics. They come trained in data modeling, research methods, and other essential skill... Read More
Srinagar, July 9 -- The valley, once known for its soft sunlight and cool mornings, is now facing temperatures that regularly touch 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. For a region that rarely crossed 30 degre... Read More
Srinagar, July 8 -- This summer in Kashmir has been punishing. The sun beats down without mercy, and the valley finds itself under a sky that offers no relief. For days on end, the temperature has ho... Read More
Srinagar, July 8 -- A silent health crisis is unfolding across bedrooms, classrooms, and office cubicles in Kashmir. It creeps in through fatigue, mood swings, headaches, acne, and sleepless nights, o... Read More
Srinagar, July 8 -- Two years ago, around one in the night, I was woken up by my wife. There was no panic in her voice, just a hesitation, like she wasn't sure if the moment was serious enough to wake... Read More
Srinagar, July 8 -- Kashmiri kids are growing up in a world where being able to express yourself clearly is no longer optional. From college admissions to job interviews, from school debates to socia... Read More