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Hazratbal Shrine Plaque Controversy: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Demands Respect for Faith & Tradition

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Hazratbal Shrine Plaque Controversy: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Demands Respect for Faith & Tradition

Hazratbal Shrine: More Than a Monument By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 The Hazratbal Shrine is not just another mosque in Kashmir. For centuries, it has stood as a spiritual heartbeat of the Valley, deeply tied to the faith, memory, and identity of Kashmiri Muslims. Housing the revered relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Hazratbal commands a sanctity that transcends generations. Unlike other shrines, Hazratbal has always been marked by simplicity, humility, and deep spiritual reverence. Worshippers see it not merely as a building but as an extension of their…

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Kashmir Floods 2025: 11 Years After the 2014 Deluge, J&K Still Drowning in Neglect

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Kashmir Floods 2025: 11 Years After the 2014 Deluge, J&K Still Drowning in Neglect

Kashmir Floods 2025: Omar Abdullah Promises Mitigation as Vegetable Villages Face Ruin By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 A Valley Revisited by Water In September 2025, the Kashmir Valley once again found itself submerged—its rivers swollen, its fields drowned, and its people displaced. Eleven years after the catastrophic 2014 floods, which were described as the worst in a century, the region is facing a haunting déjà vu. This time, the damage is concentrated in Kashmir’s famed “vegetable villages”—fertile belts in Anantnag, Kulgam, and Pulwama, where thousands of farmers cultivate…

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Hazratbal Shrine Emblem Controversy: BJP, NC, PDP, and Waqf Lock Horns Over Faith, Politics & Symbolism

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Hazratbal Shrine Emblem Controversy: BJP, NC, PDP, and Waqf Lock Horns Over Faith, Politics & Symbolism

Hazratbal Shrine Emblem Controversy Explained – BJP, NC, PDP & Waqf Clash Over National Emblem in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 When Faith Meets Politics in Kashmir The Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar is more than a mosque. For Kashmiris, it is a spiritual heartbeat—housing the revered relic believed to be a strand of Prophet Muhammad’s hair. Over centuries, Hazratbal has withstood wars, political changes, and social upheavals, while remaining a sanctuary of faith. But in September 2025, the shrine became the epicenter of a storm over symbolism.…

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Kashmir’s Economy Crippled in 2025: Tourism, Trade & Horticulture Suffer Multiple Blows

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Kashmir’s Economy Crippled in 2025: Tourism, Trade & Horticulture Suffer Multiple Blows

Paradise Under Pressure: Kashmir’s Harsh 2025 Reality By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 Kashmir — often described in poetry as “Paradise on Earth” — is today caught in a storm of reality. In 2025, the Valley’s economy did not just stumble, it collapsed under the combined weight of climate disasters, infrastructure bottlenecks, and policy blind spots. The three economic pillars that sustain life here — tourism, trade, and horticulture — suffered crippling blows all at once. Families that once depended on apple orchards, bustling markets, and seasonal tourist flows…

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Faith, Ego, and Governance: Kashmir’s Sacred Spaces and Holidays Hijacked

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Faith, Ego, and Governance: Kashmir’s Sacred Spaces and Holidays Hijacked

Hazratbal Controversy & Eid Milad-un-Nabi Dispute – Faith, Ego, and Governance in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 The Collision of Faith and Power In Kashmir, faith is not abstract—it is woven into daily life, memory, and collective identity. From shrines like Hazratbal, which houses the Moi-e-Muqqadas (a relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), to festivals like Eid Milad-un-Nabi, these traditions carry centuries of reverence. But when ego-driven governance collides with sacred space, the result is not just controversy—it is alienation. September 2025 has marked two such flashpoints: the…

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Web Development vs Data Science vs Machine Learning: Which Career Suits You Best?

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Web Development vs Data Science vs Machine Learning: Which Career Suits You Best?

The Modern Student’s Dilemma By: Javid Amin | 05 Sep 2025 Technology careers are booming, but with so many exciting paths to choose from, students often find themselves confused. Should you become a Web Developer, shaping the digital experiences people interact with daily? Or should you dive into Data Science, uncovering insights hidden in massive datasets? Or perhaps the futuristic field of Machine Learning, where computers are trained to learn and make predictions on their own, excites you the most? Each career has its own learning curve, job market, salary…

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Landslide at Ratle Power Project Highlights Kashmir’s Escalating Ecological Crisis

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Landslide at Ratle Power Project Highlights Kashmir’s Escalating Ecological Crisis

Deforestation, Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir; Ratle Power Project Landslide Brings Kashmir’s Fragile Ecology into Focus By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 Ratle Landslide: A Narrow Escape On September 4, 2025, disaster struck at the Ratle Power Project site in Kishtwar’s Dhrabshala area when a sudden landslide swept down a rain-soaked slope. Temporary tin sheds, being used as washrooms by workers, were buried under a torrent of earth and rock. Five workers were trapped inside. The district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma, launched an immediate…

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Deforestation and Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir

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Deforestation and Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir

Kashmir’s Recurring Flood Nightmare By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 Every monsoon, the Kashmir Valley stands on edge. With each heavy downpour, rivers swell, embankments tremble, and memories of September 2014 resurface — when the Jhelum breached all defences, drowning Srinagar and displacing hundreds of thousands. Eleven years later, despite crores spent on projects like the Jhelum–Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) and the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan (CFMP), the Valley continues to live under the shadow of recurring flood threats. Experts, residents, and environmentalists are increasingly pointing to a…

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Highway Closure Pushes Kashmir’s Fruit Growers to the Brink: Losses Cross ₹200 Crore

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Highway Closure Pushes Kashmir’s Fruit Growers to the Brink: Losses Cross ₹200 Crore

Kashmir’s Economy on the Edge: Highway Closure Leaves Apple Growers Facing Crores in Losses By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A Valley Cut Off Kashmir is no stranger to hardship, but the latest crisis hitting the Valley has struck right at the heart of its economy. The closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, the region’s economic lifeline, has paralyzed trade and left truckloads of perishable fruit rotting on the roadside. With losses now estimated to exceed ₹200 crore, farmers, traders, and transporters find themselves grappling with a situation that…

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Eating Apples for Weight Loss: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Naturally

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Eating Apples for Weight Loss: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Naturally

Can Eating Apples Really Help You Lose Weight? By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 When people think about losing weight, they often imagine complex diets, endless cardio, or expensive supplements. But what if one of the most powerful tools for weight management is sitting in your fruit basket right now? Yes, we’re talking about apples. Eating apples for weight loss is more than just an old saying (“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”). Modern nutrition science shows that apples are low in calories, high in fiber, loaded…

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