17 Kashmiri Nursing Students Released After Detention in Rajasthan Amid Course Recognition Row By: Javid Amin | 11 March 2026 Protest at Mewar University over unrecognized B.Sc Nursing program ends with bail, but students’ academic future remains uncertain Kashmiri Nursing Students Freed After Two Days in Custody Seventeen nursing students from Kashmir detained in Rajasthan following protests over the recognition of their academic program have been released on bail, bringing temporary relief to the group after two days in custody. The students, enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Nursing…
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Nearly Half of Kashmir’s Students Report Mental Health Struggles Linked to Social Media
45% of Kashmir’s Students Struggle With Mental Wellbeing Linked to Social Media: A Wake-Up Call for Schools and Parents By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 A new study examining adolescent behaviour in the Kashmir Valley has raised serious concerns about the mental wellbeing of school students. According to the research, around 45% of students up to Class 12 report sub-optimal mental wellbeing associated with excessive social media use. The findings highlight a growing challenge for families, schools, and policymakers: how to balance the benefits of digital connectivity with the…
Read MoreEducation or Extraction? Inside Kashmir’s School Fee, Curriculum & Annual Charges Crisis
Education or Extraction? Kashmir School Fee Hike, Private Curriculum & Annual Charges Exposed By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 Education or Extraction? Kashmir’s Parents Demand Answers In the Kashmir Valley, education has long been seen as a lifeline — a pathway to stability in a region shaped by uncertainty. Families invest heavily in their children’s schooling, often prioritizing education over personal comfort, leisure, and even basic savings. But in recent months, a troubling pattern has emerged. Parents across districts including Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, and Anantnag allege that private schools…
Read MoreIndian Medical Students in Iran Face Exam–Evacuation Dilemma Amid Rising Tensions
Indian Medical Students in Iran Face Exam Clash as Embassy Issues Evacuation Advisory By: Javid Amin | 25 Febuary 2026 Safety or Semester? A Crisis of Choice for Indian Students As geopolitical tensions escalate between Iran and the United States, hundreds of Indian medical students in Iran find themselves at the intersection of national security advisories and academic survival. Following heightened instability and fears of potential military confrontation, the Embassy of India in Tehran issued an advisory urging Indian nationals—students, pilgrims and business visitors—to leave Iran using available commercial means.…
Read MoreHow Reels Affect Learning
From Scroll to Skill: How Reels Shape Modern Learning By: Dr. Aqib | 02 February 2026 The rise of reels and short-form content is reshaping attention spans, study patterns, and classroom engagement. In today’s digital age, students are learning in a world very different from that of previous generations. Between school assignments and extracurricular activities, many young people spend hours each day scrolling through short videos on platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar apps. These clips, often just seconds long, deliver entertainment, trends, and information at lightning speed.…
Read MoreBeyond Marks: Rethinking Merit, Youth, and Mental Well-Being in Kashmir
Beyond Marks: Rethinking Merit, Youth, and Mental Well-Being in Kashmir By Umar Khan Amiri In Kashmir, the declaration of academic results has increasingly become more than a routine educational milestone. It has evolved into a social yardstick—one that often measures not just performance, but worth, intelligence, and future potential. This mindset, deeply entrenched in society, has had a distressing impact on the mental health and self-esteem of young people. Every year, students give their best within the limits of their individual capacities. Yet the first and often the only question…
Read MoreJob Interview Tips for Success in India: Ultimate Guide for Freshers, Professionals & Job Seekers
Job Interview Tips: The Ultimate 6,000+ Word Career Guide for India By: Javid Amin | January 2026 Why Job Interviews Decide Careers in India In India’s highly competitive job market, a job interview is more than a formal conversation. It is often the deciding moment between years of preparation and a life-changing opportunity. With millions of fresh graduates entering the workforce every year and experienced professionals constantly upgrading or switching roles, interviews have become increasingly structured, data-driven, and expectation-heavy. Whether you are a college student sitting for your first campus…
Read MoreClass 10th & 12th Results to Be Declared on January 14: A Crucial Moment for Jammu and Kashmir’s Education System
Class 10th, 12th JKBOSE Results on January 14: What Students, Parents Must Know By: Javid Amin | 12 January 2026 After Months of Uncertainty, JKBOSE Prepares to Release Results Amid Administrative Turmoil and Student Anxiety A Long Wait Nears Its End for Nearly One Lakh Students For nearly three months, anticipation, anxiety, and uncertainty have defined the daily lives of students and parents across Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that wait is set to end. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will formally declare…
Read MoreSchool Mafia in Jammu & Kashmir: Parents Skinned Alive While Authorities Sleep
School Mafia in Jammu & Kashmir: How Private Schools Exploit Parents Despite Government Orders By: Javid Amin | 25 December 2025 When Education Turns Into Exploitation Education or Extortion? In Jammu & Kashmir today, sending a child to school has become one of the most emotionally and financially draining decisions for parents. Education — once considered a public good and a social equaliser — has increasingly turned into a commercial enterprise run by unregulated private interests, where profit outweighs pedagogy and compliance is optional. Parents are not merely paying fees;…
Read MoreJKBOSE Cracks Down: Four Schools Face Affiliation Cancellation, Eight Fined for Violating Textbook Rules | Parents Allege Forced Purchases & Curriculum Mismatch
Four Schools to Lose Affiliation; Eight Others Fined for Violating JKBOSE Textbook Rules: Parents Expose Reality Behind SRO 123 Enforcement By: Javid Amin | 19 November 2025 For years, private schools across Jammu & Kashmir have been instructed to follow a simple, non-negotiable rule: only JKBOSE-prescribed textbooks shall be used in classrooms. This directive, backed by SRO 123, was designed to protect parents from excessive textbook costs and ensure standardization across schools. However, recent developments have exposed a deep disconnect between policy and practice. In a significant action, the Jammu…
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