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Endless Loop of Heart Tragedies: Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Behind Surging Deaths in Young Adults

August 18, 2025 Editor

Heart-Related Deaths in Young Adults – How Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Are Fueling a Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 The Silent Epidemic Among Young Hearts They look fit, they hit the gym, and their Instagram feeds show vibrant lifestyles filled with marathons, protein shakes, and fitness selfies. Yet, in shocking headlines week after week, we read about young men and women—some barely in their 20s or 30s—collapsing from sudden heart attacks. India today is witnessing a disturbing surge in heart-related deaths among young adults. What…

The Tightrope Walk: How Overbearing Love in Kashmiri Families Can Strangle a Daughter’s Married Life (And What Needs to Change)

August 18, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Family Dynamics: Why Parents Interfere in Daughters’ Marriages? | Cultural Analysis By: Zulfikar | 18 Aug 2025 The Bittersweet Symphony of Kashmiri Weddings The air in Kashmir during a wazwan feast is thick with the aroma of Rogan Josh and Rista, the rhythmic beat of the dhol, and an undeniable undercurrent of profound emotion. A daughter, adorned in intricate pashmina and gold, prepares to leave her maika (natal home). Tears flow freely – tears of joy, tradition, and an immense, palpable sorrow. The rukhsati (departure) is a cultural moment etched deep into the Kashmiri psyche, symbolizing a profound…

Climate Change and Flooding in Kashmir – A Himalayan Crisis Unfolding

August 18, 2025 Editor

Climate Change and Flooding in Kashmir: Why the Himalayas Are on the Frontline of a Global Crisis By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 A Region on the Brink In the last 48 hours, more than 300 lives were tragically lost across India and Pakistan due to catastrophic flooding and landslides. A significant share of this devastation has struck the Kashmir region, long seen as the “crown of the subcontinent” and a place of serene beauty. Once considered a relatively safe zone compared to the flood-prone plains, Kashmir is now…

Endless Loop of Drug Addiction: From Heroin to Prescription Pills – The Silent Epidemic in Kashmir and South Asia

August 18, 2025 Editor

Endless Loop of Drug Addiction: From Heroin to Prescription Pills in Kashmir & South Asia By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 From One Trap to Another In Kashmir and across South Asia, a silent epidemic is tightening its grip. People who fight bravely to escape the deadly clutches of heroin addiction are finding themselves caught in another trap—prescription pill dependency. This troubling pattern is reshaping the narrative of recovery. What begins as a hopeful journey of detox and healing often ends in another cycle of dependence, this time hidden…

From Kashmir to India U-17: Aazim Parvez and Abrar Ali’s Journey Through the Kashmir Super League

August 17, 2025 Editor

Two Kashmiri Footballers Selected for India U-17 National Camp After Kashmir Super League 2025 Success By: Javid Amin | 17 Aug 2025 A Breakthrough Moment for Kashmiri Football For years, Kashmiri youth have turned to football as both a passion and an escape. From the crowded streets of Srinagar to the picturesque valleys where makeshift grounds serve as playgrounds, football has been more than a sport—it has been a source of hope, identity, and resilience. Now, in a story that embodies this spirit, two young Kashmiri footballers—Aazim Parvez and Abrar…

Digital Meltdown in J&K: 91 Government Websites Officially Down – A Crisis of Trust, Governance, and Technology

August 17, 2025 Editor

Digital Meltdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 91 Government Websites Down Due to Audit Failure By: Javid Amin | 17 Aug 2025 A Digital Blackout in the Digital Age In the 21st century, governments across the world have been embracing digital governance as the cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and citizen service delivery. From filing taxes to applying for welfare schemes, the internet has become the bridge between citizens and the state. But what happens when that bridge collapses? That is exactly what is happening in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) today. According…

Kishtwar Cloudburst Disaster Day 3: Death Toll Rises to 65, Families of 70 Missing Fear the Worst

August 17, 2025 Editor

Kishtwar Cloudburst Day 3: Death Toll at 65, 70 Still Missing as Rescue Operations Continue in J&K By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 A Humanitarian and Environmental Crisis in the Heart of Jammu & Kashmir Hopes Fading Amid the Rubble On the third day after the devastating cloudburst in Chosoti village, Kishtwar district, the official death toll has climbed to 65. While 50 bodies have been identified and handed over to their families, the fate of nearly 70 missing persons—many of them pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra—remains uncertain.…

Signature Campaign on J&K Statehood: Symbolism, Strategy, or Mere Theatrics?

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 Editor

Opposition Tears Into Omar Abdullah’s Move, Calling It a Betrayal of Public Trust By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 A Campaign That Raised More Questions Than Hope On Independence Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced what he described as a “massive democratic mobilization”—a door-to-door signature campaign across all 90 Assembly constituencies of Jammu & Kashmir. The campaign, planned to run over eight weeks, seeks to gather lakhs of signatures demanding the restoration of J&K’s statehood, a promise that has remained unfulfilled since the abrogation of Article 370 and the…

Omar Abdullah’s Statehood Signature Campaign: Symbolism, Strategy, or Political Hypocrisy?

August 16, 2025 Editor

Why the New Campaign Has Stirred More Questions Than Answers in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 Aug 2025 The Promise and the Protest “We will launch a massive signature campaign across Jammu & Kashmir. Over the next eight weeks, we will reach all 90 Assembly Constituencies, gathering signatures in support of restoring J&K’s statehood,” announced Honourable CM Omar Abdullah, standing before party leaders, legislators, and a charged crowd of supporters. It was meant to sound like a battle cry—a show of defiance, a mobilization of…

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Business According to Islamic Principles

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 Editor

How to Run a Business in Islam – Complete Guide to Islamic Business Ethics and Practices By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 Why Islamic Business Ethics Matter Islam is more than just a set of rituals—it is a holistic way of life that illuminates every action, including how we earn, spend, and manage wealth. In today’s fast-paced global economy, where profit often eclipses principle, Islamic business ethics provide a timeless blueprint for integrity, fairness, and social upliftment. Running a business in accordance with Islamic values isn’t simply about avoiding what is…