Opinion
-
2.4KWhy Kashmiris must reclaim the soul of Kashmir’s Sufi movement
For centuries, Sufism or Tasawwuf shaped Kashmir’s spiritual and social fabric, balancing mysticism with Islamic law. But today, this legacy faces distortion...
-
2.4KFrom ‘Phiran Kurti’ to ‘Wajjwan Thali’: Fetish and exploitation of Kashmir’s culture
You might have heard someone say, “why do you get offended if I wear a firan-kurti like a dress, in my own...
-
1.5K‘Every institution is complicit’: Legal hurdles and societal shame protects abusers
The recent conviction of Aijaz Sheikh marks a significant milestone in pursuit of justice for survivors of child sex abuse. However, it...
-
1.4KThe Double-Edged Sword of Knowledge: Why we must protect truth in the age of misinformation
The allure of learning is undeniable. A single revelation can transform the mundane into the profound, a simple fact can upend our...
-
1.1KEmbrace Failure: The hidden key to unlocking success and resilience
Is there anyone who hasn’t experienced failure in life? Failure has long been the target of disdain and hatred. Everyone hates failing....
-
1.4KUnlock the hidden power of Alhamdulilah: How gratitude can transform your life
“Achooooo!” went little Ali, sniffling and cleaning his nose with his cute blue handkerchief. “You forgot to say something, Ali,” said his...
-
1.4KStop. Look. Listen: How mindful living can help you reclaim your life
When was the last time you truly observed the trees outside? When did you pause to notice the birds chirping by your...
-
1.7KUphold public trust: A note to elected representatives
In this Open Letter addressed to People and to those in Power, the author calls for a system based on justice and...
-
1.8KWhere do the memories go?
My father travelled a lot for work. I am not entirely sure what he did. We lived on an island inhabited by...
-
3.1KKashmir and the Abbasid revolution
Often considered as the first major political upheaval in the Arab history, the Abbasid revolution would go on to completely change the...
