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AI Bots & Customer Services: Are We Sacrificing Human Touch for Corporate Profits?

July 22, 2025 Editor

JioFiber’s AI Bots: The Rise of Automation, The Fall of Customer Service By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 22 July 2025 AI is undeniably the future. But are we deploying it in the right places—or blindly letting it replace human empathy and common sense? My recent ordeal with JioFiber is a case study in how AI bots and hyper-automation can turn minor issues into full-blown crises, leaving suffering clients stranded and helpless. The Beginning of the Nightmare — July 17 It all started when my JioFiber connection suddenly stopped working.…

Too Young for Tech? Why Getting a Smartphone Before Age 13 May Harm a Child’s Mental Health

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Editor

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Mental Health Risks in Children: Study Warns of Suicidal Thoughts and Aggression By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 21 July 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Digital-Age Parenting In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s almost a rite of passage for children to receive their first smartphone. But a groundbreaking global study involving over 100,000 participants has sounded the alarm: children who get smartphones before the age of 13 may face higher risks of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and more. This isn’t a fringe opinion anymore—science is speaking…

Tapentadol: The Silent Epidemic Devastating Kashmir’s Youth

July 15, 2025 Editor

Tapentadol Crisis in Kashmir: Rising Addiction, Covert Heroin Alternative and Urgent Community Response By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 The Emerging Tapentadol Threat in Kashmir In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, a new, lesser-known crisis is emerging: Tapentadol addiction among youth. Initially prescribed for legitimate pain relief, this opioid has quickly transformed into a clandestine epidemic that is difficult to detect. This article explores every dimension of this silent crisis—why it matters, who’s affected, and how communities are responding. What Is Tapentadol? Understanding the Drug’s Dual Effects…

The 21-Course Curse: Kashmir’s Lavish Weddings & The Shocking Rise Of Instant Divorce – Can Tradition Be Saved?

July 12, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Marriage Crisis: Lavish Weddings, Rising Divorce & Islamic Solutions | Social Change By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 The majestic valleys of Kashmir, often called “Paradise on Earth,” are echoing with a dissonant sound: the clatter of extravagant wedding festivities swiftly followed by the hushed, painful whispers of divorce papers filed within weeks, sometimes days. Beneath the surface of vibrant phirans, glittering jewelry, and the intoxicating aroma of wazwan, a profound social crisis is fracturing the very fabric of Kashmiri society. This isn’t merely about changing…

Martyrs’ Day Sparks Political Storm in Kashmir: History, Controversy & Calls for Restoration

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 Editor

Politics Hots Up in Kashmir Valley Over Martyrs’ Day By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 A Date That Still Burns Every year, as July 13 approaches, Kashmir finds itself once again at a political and emotional crossroads. Martyrs’ Day, which once featured prominently on the official calendar of Jammu and Kashmir, is now a source of heated debate, bitter memories, and ideological confrontation. The day marks the killing of 22 unarmed Kashmiri protesters outside Srinagar Central Jail in 1931, a turning point in the region’s political awakening…

Wular Lake Healing: Lotus Bloom Marks Kashmir’s Ecological Rebirth

July 10, 2025 Editor

A Revival of Culture, Ecology, and Collective Memory in the Valley of Pearls By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 The Comeback of a Forgotten Wonder After a silence of nearly 30 years, Kashmir’s Wular Lake—once hailed for its majestic lotus blooms—has awakened in color. For locals who believed the blossoms had vanished forever following the 1992 flood, this miracle feels like divine intervention. Villagers from Bandipora and Sopore describe the bloom as a gift of God restored. “I thought we lost this blessing,” says lotus stem farmer…

Kashmir Mines to Hyderabad Heist—Unveiling India’s Sapphire Scam

July 10, 2025 Editor

A Cautionary Tale of Glamour, Greed, and Gemstone Fraud By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 The Glittering Trap: Kashmir Sapphire Scam Hits Hyderabad In a scandal that stunned both gemstone circles and law enforcement officials, a prominent Hyderabad businessman and Nawab, Mir Firasath Ali Khan, was allegedly conned out of ₹3 crore by fraudsters posing as legitimate Kashmir sapphire traders. Lured by the reputation of Padder Valley sapphires, renowned for their unmatched brilliance and rarity, Khan believed he was securing a priceless deal. What he received instead…

Rural to Urban, Phones to Families: How Gambling Apps Are Devastating Kashmir

July 10, 2025 Editor

Online Gambling: The Silent Epidemic Destroying Kashmiri Families By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 A New Menace Gripping the Valley Once known for its scenic beauty and resilient people, Kashmir is now battling a digital monster—online gambling. Fuelled by flashy apps, false hope, and legal loopholes, this quiet crisis is tearing families apart, drowning youth in debt, and igniting a mental health emergency. Despite laws prohibiting gambling in the region, platforms like Aviator, BC Game, 1xBet, and Lotus365 operate freely, exploiting grey zones in digital regulations. From…

Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Generational Emergency Ignored by Law, Failed by Society

July 1, 2025 Editor

When Silence Becomes Complicity By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 01 July 2025 Kashmir, long portrayed as a land of spiritual serenity and natural beauty, is quietly battling a crisis that threatens to consume its future—drug abuse. Behind the snow-clad mountains and saffron fields lies a grim and growing tragedy: over 1.35 million people in Jammu and Kashmir are struggling with substance abuse, according to a 2022 study by the Government Medical College, Srinagar. Among these, heroin dominates the list of abused substances, accounting for nearly 90% of patients treated…

Drug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth

June 28, 2025 Editor

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…