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Loans, EMIs & Losing Sleep: How Debt Steals the Joy from Kashmiri Living

July 29, 2025 Editor

Home & Vehicle Loans in Kashmir: A Never-Ending Trap? Why—and How—Do Kashmiris Get Hooked? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 29 July 2025 Dreams for Sale—And the Real Cost In modern-day Kashmir, the glow of a new house or the glint of a car isn’t just about property or mobility. It’s an identity badge, social currency, and for many, proof of “making it” in a society shaped by deep cultural roots and aspirational modernity. Walk through Srinagar’s bustling commercial corridors or villages in Anantnag and Baramulla, and you’ll see the…

Healthcare in Crisis: Back-to-Back Medical Controversies Shake Public Trust in Jammu & Kashmir

July 26, 2025 Editor

J&K Healthcare Crisis 2025: Medical Negligence, Assaults, and Infrastructure Failures Expose Systemic Collapse By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A System in Distress: Medical Flashpoints Spark Public Outcry in J&K Jammu & Kashmir’s fragile healthcare system is under unprecedented scrutiny. A wave of controversies — from alleged medical negligence to attacks on doctors — has sent shockwaves through the union territory, triggering widespread anger, institutional burnout, and political posturing. This is not just a healthcare emergency. It’s a crisis of trust between citizens and caregivers in a…

Kashmir’s Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

July 25, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Crisis: Beyond Politics – Mental Health, Marriage Debt, Drugs & Spiritual Disconnect | Cultural Breakdown By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Paradise Under Siege Kashmir. The very name conjures images of breathtaking, snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the serene waters of Dal Lake, vibrant saffron fields, and intricate handicrafts. For centuries, it has been celebrated as “Jannat” – Paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this postcard-perfect facade, a profound and devastating crisis is unfolding – one not solely defined by geopolitical conflict, but by a deep, internal fracturing…

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…