Junk Food and Memory: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Changing Diet

Junk Food and Memory: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Changing Diet

Junk Food Beyond the Waistline By: Saika J | 12 September 2025 Kashmir has always celebrated food. From morning nun chai with girda to a grand Wazwan, meals are moments of togetherness, tradition, and love. But beneath this cultural pride, a quiet dietary shift is taking place. Burgers, chips, and sugary drinks have entered homes, schools, and workplaces. Until now, we thought junk food was mainly about obesity, cholesterol, or diabetes. But a new Neuron study by the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reveals something far more alarming:…

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Omar Abdullah Breaks Ranks: From Delhi’s Ally to Kashmir’s Advocate

Omar Abdullah Breaks Ranks: From Delhi’s Ally to Kashmir’s Advocate

Omar Abdullah’s Shifting Politics: Statehood, Delhi, and the Future of Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 12 September 2025 From Conciliation to Confrontation When Omar Abdullah returned to power in 2024 as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (now a Union Territory), his political approach seemed pragmatic. He avoided direct confrontation with New Delhi, instead choosing to work within the boundaries of UT governance. At first, this strategy made sense. The region was still adjusting after the abrogation of Article 370, and Abdullah emphasized stability, development, and dialogue.…

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