When most people hear the word racism, they usually think of discrimination based on skin colour—a problem often associated with Western societies. Yet in Kashmir, racism wears a subtler, paradoxical face. Outsiders—whether foreign tourist…
The 21st century has been rightly called the “Age of Degrees.” Universities across the globe produce millions of graduates every year. Families sacrifice savings, students spend years memorizing textbooks, and societies boast of their lite…
Kashmir—often called Jannat-e-Benazir, the unmatched paradise on earth—looks like a dreamland. Golden saffron fields shine under the autumn sky, snow-covered peaks rise like silver crowns, and Dal Lake lies calm, reflecting the heavens. Chinar trees d…
Kashmir—Jannat-e-Benazir, the unparalleled paradise—has endured armies, rulers, and empires. It has seen kingdoms rise and fall, its valleys drenched with the colors of spring and the blood of conflict. And yet, through centuries, the people kept thei…
In every era, the question of modesty surfaces in society, shaped by time, culture, and religious understanding. In Islam, modesty — known as ḥayāʾ — is a virtue deeply embedded into the heart of the believer. It is not simply about clothing, nor mere…
