Parag Jain Appointed as New R&AW Chief: Architect of Operation Sindoor Takes Helm of India’s External Intelligence In a strategic leadership shift at the heart of India’s intelligence infrastructure, the Government of India has appointed senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the new Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India’s premier external intelligence agency. Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Punjab cadre, will officially take charge from July 1, 2025, for a fixed term of two years, succeeding the outgoing chief Ravi Sinha, whose…
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Future-Proof Careers: What Jobs Will Exist in 10 Years and Why Traditional College May Become Obsolete
The Changing Landscape of Work and Education By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 The global workforce is undergoing a radical transformation. From bustling city boardrooms to rural farms and digital workstations, every corner of the employment ecosystem is being reshaped by the unstoppable waves of technology, shifting social needs, and evolving economic realities. In the face of this monumental change, one question dominates career planning conversations: What jobs will actually exist in 10 years? This is more than just speculation. Reports and expert forecasts indicate a fundamental…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Champions Kashmir Tourism Revival at SKICC: Project SPREAD, MICE Tourism, and Infrastructure Expansion Highlighted
Omar Abdullah Unveils Bold Tourism Revival Vision for Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar In a landmark address at the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Revival Dialogue held at SKICC Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered a rousing call to action, reaffirming his government’s commitment to making Kashmir India’s premier tourist destination. With the serene Dal Lake in the backdrop and SKICC brimming with hoteliers, tour operators, travel influencers, and international delegates, Omar reflected on the emotional turbulence the region has weathered—particularly the tragic Pahalgam attack in April that disrupted tourism…
Read MoreTwo Senior DPAP Leaders Return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir, Express Deep Remorse
Two Ghulam Nabi Azad-led DPAP leaders return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir with remorse In a move laden with political symbolism and strategic implications, two senior leaders from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) have officially returned to the Congress party in Jammu & Kashmir, expressing heartfelt regret over their decision to leave. A Homecoming Marked by Contrition Former ministers Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori—both influential figures in J&K politics—were welcomed back into the Congress fold at its party office in Srinagar. The event was…
Read MoreDrug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth
The Valley’s Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 From the snow-covered peaks of Gulmarg to the bustling lanes of Srinagar, a new and devastating crisis is gripping Kashmir. Beyond the political headlines and tourist snapshots lies a growing darkness: drug addiction. Jammu & Kashmir, once known for its scenic serenity and cultural richness, is now battling one of the worst drug crises in the region—and the numbers are a call to urgent action. According to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, over…
Read MoreKashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital
Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat in Coimbatore Over Beard Row In a case that has stirred debate over religious freedom, professional policies, and inclusivity in the medical field, a Kashmiri Muslim doctor has withdrawn from a prestigious DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Nephrology seat at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a dispute over his beard. The Incident: When Faith Meets Policy Dr. Zubair Ahmad, a medical graduate from Jammu and Kashmir, was recently selected for a super-specialty course at KMCH. However, upon…
Read MoreClimate Change in Kashmir: A Paradise Facing the Fire
From Paradise to Peril By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 June 2025 Once dubbed “Paradise on Earth,” Kashmir is now battling a fiery transformation. The lush valleys, snow-capped peaks, and serene lakes that once defined its landscape are increasingly being replaced by scorched earth, receding water bodies, and climate-induced calamities. Climate change is no longer a future concern for this Himalayan region—it is a present and pressing emergency. The signs are everywhere: blazing forests, drying rivers, and dwindling snowfall. This is not just about the weather. It’s about an…
Read MorePolitical Unity for a Sacred Cause in Kashmir: A Call to Transcend Party Lines and Protect Identity
Political Unity for a Sacred Cause: Time to Rise Above Lines and Labels By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 June 2025 In the emotionally scarred yet spiritually resilient valley of Kashmir, where every breath carries centuries of heritage and hardship, there’s an urgent whisper rising from the streets, hills, and hearts—unite. Not in the mechanical sense of alliances stitched together for votes, but in a soulful convergence for a sacred cause: Kashmir’s future, dignity, and identity. The time has come to rise above political lines and labels. The people…
Read MoreKCCI Delegation Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Calls for Tourism Revival, Economic Relief, and Communal Harmony in Jammu and Kashmir
KCCI Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Urgent Economic Issues, Tourism Revival, and Communal Harmony Discussed in Detail Srinagar | 26 June 2025 In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s economic and social landscape, a high-level delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by its President Javid Ahmad Tenga, met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Srinagar today. The meeting marked a crucial step in articulating the region’s pressing economic concerns, advocating for a smooth Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, calling for a…
Read MoreA Call for Academic Awakening in Jammu & Kashmir: Building Local Medical and Engineering Colleges for Self-Reliance and Excellence
A Call for Academic Awakening: Building Our Future Brick by Brick By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 26 June 2025 For too long, Jammu and Kashmir has sent its best and brightest youth out of the region in search of professional degrees and opportunities. This intellectual exodus has drained our human capital and diluted our collective progress. But now, more than ever, it’s time to rewrite the script. The time has come for the region to take bold strides toward academic self-reliance—and that begins with the establishment of private medical…
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