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Unforgivable Breach of Trust
Srinagar, Aug. 27 -- Kishtwar incident of alleged sexual assault and death of a fourteen year old girl student has not only sent shivers down our spines, but has put teaching fraternity in the line of fire. People are chocked in shock and disbelief. We, as a nation are bereaved beyond limits. The incident is not just an alleged rape, but the breach of trust, betrayal of dignity and murder of faith. It has shaken the foundations of our collective value system. Our heads are down with absolute obloquy.
Unforgivable Breach of Trust
Kishtwar incident of alleged sexual assault and death of a fourteen year old girl student has not only sent shivers down our spines, but has put teaching fraternity in the line of fire. People are chocked in shock and disbelief. We, as a nation are bereaved beyond limits. The incident is not just an alleged rape, but the breach of trust, betrayal of dignity and murder of faith. It has shaken the foundations of our collective value system. Our heads are down with absolute obloquy.
The Paradox of Progress
Posted On: 2026-07-21 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Health & Lifestyle Education International Kashmir Images Newspapers Srinagar, July 21 -- The notion that 'Man is born free' is nothing but a myth. Technology has caught him in a chokehold - silencing him and suffocating him. His existence has reduced to a mere spare part of the mechanical world. Machines were meant to ease our burden.
The Paradox of Progress
The notion that ‘Man is born free’ is nothing but a myth. Technology has caught him in a chokehold – silencing him and suffocating him. His existence has reduced to a mere spare part of the mechanical world. Machines were meant to ease our burden. Instead, they traded muscular fatigue for nerve-wracking stress, pushing our mental, spiritual, and even physical health to the breaking point. What look like ornaments have become our chains.
The Parallelism of Amarnaath Yatra and Kashmir
Posted On: 2026-07-19 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Health & Lifestyle Cities Kashmir Images Newspapers Srinagar, July 19 -- Social fabric of Kashmir valley has been painting the most beautiful portrait of secularism and brotherhood over its centuries old syncretic blend of religious and social customs. Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs have shared this land like siblings born of the same mother. Our unmatched communal harmony speaks volumes about the peace-loving and tolerant hearts of Kashmir.
The Parallelism of Amarnaath Yatra and Kashmir
Social fabric of Kashmir valley has been painting the most beautiful portrait of secularism and brotherhood over its centuries old syncretic blend of religious and social customs. Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs have shared this land like siblings born of the same mother. Our unmatched communal harmony speaks volumes about the peace-loving and tolerant hearts of Kashmir. The fusion of Sufism and Shaivism has blessed us with saints like Lalded and Sheikhul Alam RA, whose wisdom is embraced by all faiths.
The Predicament of Binti Hawa
Posted On: 2026-06-13 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Health & Lifestyle National Education Technology Politics Cities Kashmir Images Newspapers Srinagar, June 13 -- The recent tragedy at Galwanpora Budgam has shaken us to the core, and our minds are yet to find their way back from the shock. The horror of the harrowing incident has sent shivers down our spines. It is a grievous blemish on our collective identity, and an affront to the principles of our upbringing and education.
The Predicament of Binti Hawa
The recent tragedy at Galwanpora Budgam has shaken us to the core, and our minds are yet to find their way back from the shock. The horror of the harrowing incident has sent shivers down our spines. It is a grievous blemish on our collective identity, and an affront to the principles of our upbringing and education. It is a harsh rebuke to the values, ethos and morals we were raised and educated with. The scar will never vanish from our psyche and canvas of reminiscences.
Mulberries, Memories and Spring
Posted On: 2026-05-26 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Health & Lifestyle Education Kashmir Images Newspapers Srinagar, May 26 -- Spring washes away winter's monotony and breathes new life into the world. Rivers, streams and waterfalls swell with crystal torrents of gushing water as warm spring sun-rays penetrate deep into the thick snow hoarded by majestic mountain peaks. Song-birds lend honeyed sweetness to the air with their melodious chirps and twitters.
Mulberries, Memories and Spring
Spring washes away winter’s monotony and breathes new life into the world. Rivers, streams and waterfalls swell with crystal torrents of gushing water as warm spring sun-rays penetrate deep into the thick snow hoarded by majestic mountain peaks. Song-birds lend honeyed sweetness to the air with their melodious chirps and twitters.
A Peep through Drug Abuse in Kashmir
Posted On: 2026-05-08 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Health & Lifestyle Education Real Estate & Construction Kashmir Images Srinagar, May 8 -- In his autobiography 'Romancing with Life,' Bollywood legend, late Dev Anand, rightly observed, 'Youth is the biggest asset of a nation'. Indeed, among all resources a nation possesses, its youth remain the most precious. This human capital brims with zeal, passion, energy, and unshakable enthusiasm.
The spring diaries of Kashmir
The Spring locally called ‘Sounth’ transcends mere seasonality, embodying the essence of optimism, hope, and rebirth. It is a triumphant force, vanquishing winter’s bleak monotony, and ushering in a vibrant tapestry of life. The whirlwind of polychromatic hues bathes the mother earth in a kaleidoscope of vibrancy. With each bloom, it whispers promises of new beginnings, infusing hearts with joy, and souls with renewal.
The Genesis of a Saga - Jung e Badr
The twilight hours of Mecca’s darkness were going from bad to worse, shrouding the Prophet PBUH and His companions in acute uncertainty and tribulation. The pagans’ relentless pursuit of His eradication was looking unstoppable, leaving migration to Yathrib, a beacon of hope and the only viable path. As the shadows of Mecca deepened, Yathrib blossomed with the dawn of Islam. The Medinise, receptive to the faith, pledged allegiance to the Prophet PBUH.
"Chhus Bae Matric Pass Hasa..."
Subhan Showqeen's blockbuster song " Chhus Bae Matric Pass Hassa" was one of fascinations for common Kashmiris during the 80s and 90s decades. Despite modern modes of mass media and communication, the song engraved its permanence on the canvas of our collective memory. The song had created a commotion in the social circles of the valley when radio was the sole source of information, entertainment and reformation against social evils for most of the Kashmiris.
From Lake To Ladle: How Nadru Shapes Kashmiri Life
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) From Lake to Ladle: How Nadru Shapes Kashmiri Life Every Kashmiri kitchen is a repository of condiments, spices, aromas, and flavours. ADVERTISEMENT Vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines run parallel to each other. However, vegetarian dishes tend to dominate our dining tables because vegetables are more affordable, readily available, economical, and easier to manage than non-vegetarian foods.
The Sparrow's Sorrow In Kashmir
The Sparrow's Sorrow In Kashmir 2025-12-06 03:06:23 (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) The Sparrow's Sorrow in Kashmir The sun was relentless, pouring down over the valley in waves that felt almost alive. Sweat ran down my face, soaking my shirt, slipping into my hair, and I felt as though I had waded into a pond. My luggage weighed nothing, but my mind felt burdened, as if it carried the weight of the mountains themselves.
Kashmir Copied Finland's Classroom Assistant, Then Gave Her A Mop
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Representational Photo Jammu and Kashmir's education department followed the best in the business. The United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Canada and Japan all place a second adult in pre-primary rooms to steady small bodies long enough for minds to learn. ADVERTISEMENT We liked the idea, so in 2018 we advertised for“Aayas,” promised 5,000 rupees a month and forgot to write what the job actually is.
‘Aayas’ Can be the Game changers
Premium educational systems of the world viz United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Canada and Japan are the benchmarks of academic excellence for rest of the globe. From exquisite infrastructure, student centric approach to highly trained and efficient teachers, these educational systems have a wide range of salient features which make them as the stand out educational structures of the world.
What Happened To Adab In Kashmir?
What Happened To Adab In Kashmir? 2025-11-08 02:11:05 (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Representational photo There was a time when the word adab carried weight in our homes. It meant grace, restraint, and warmth woven together. A child who bowed before an elder, and a student who lowered his gaze before a teacher were lessons in humility. ADVERTISEMENT Today, I look around and see the scaffolding of that old world collapsing.
The Moral Malaise
Moral castles of our society are crumbling rapidly, breaches in our ethical edifices are widening alarmingly, values are deteriorating viciously, ideals of integrity and justice are fading evidently, modesty and decency are vanishing into the thin air, obedience to parents and elders is gone with the wind, gratitude and appreciation have become a talk of the past, sympathy and empathy have disappeared without any trace, love and affection are no longer the attributes of Ibni-Adam, compassion...
The Mountains that Raze, Ruin and Ravage
Himalaya - An abode to diverse species, cradles an ineffably beautiful paradise in its lap. Its lush green and tall trees proclaim the majesty, awe and grace of its valleys. Its lofty mountains exhibit the grandeur of the Mother Nature. Its serene, calm and tranquilizing habitations attract hermits, saints and sages to meditate and seek divine proximity. Even commoners visit the deep dark woods of the Himalayas in pursuit of peace and placidity.
HT Syndication: Hands That Crave For Henna
Posted On: 2025-08-18 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Entertainment Health & Lifestyle Travel Education Cities Kashmir Images Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- A sachet of Henna costs a meagre rupees 20, but it mounts to lakhs for a bride's father. He either inundates himself in hefty debts or strangulates the aspirations, longings and yearnings of his daughter. We have set insurmountable standards for our neighbours to marry off their daughters.
Hands That Crave For Henna
A sachet of Henna costs a meagre rupees 20, but it mounts to lakhs for a bride’s father. He either inundates himself in hefty debts or strangulates the aspirations, longings and yearnings of his daughter. We have set insurmountable standards for our neighbours to marry off their daughters. Consequently, thousands of marriageable daughters are cursing their fates for being begotten to poor and economically weaker parents.
HT Syndication: The If's and But's of Extension in Summer Vacations
Posted On: 2025-07-07 Posted By: Mushtaq Hurra Education Technology Real Estate & Construction Kashmir Images Srinagar, July 7 -- Different social media platforms are abuzz with debates, discussions and heated arguments over the extension of summer vacations in the valley. Many so-called intellectuals and well-wishers of this nation are issuing sermons and decrees without assessing the situations realistically.
The If’s and But’s of Extension in Summer Vacations
Different social media platforms are abuzz with debates, discussions and heated arguments over the extension of summer vacations in the valley. Many so-called intellectuals and well-wishers of this nation are issuing sermons and decrees without assessing the situations realistically. They are either biased or want to win public admiration for mere shares, likes and subscription of their YouTube channels and Facebook pages.
Secular Fabric of Kashmir Valley
Nestled in the lap of lofty mountains, Kashmir valley is cradling an unparalleled cultural, social and historical legacy in its bosom. Corroborating and bearing witness to a syncretic Hindu-Muslim civilization, the valley upholds the rich blend of interfaith traditions, customs and centuries old secular heritage. Its reverent values, social ethos, inclusivity and unprecedented religious tolerance make it a standout and prominent region across the globe.
Oxen, Spring, And A Father's Silent Struggle In Kashmir
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Representational Photo Each spring in Kashmir, the earth wakes up slowly. Mustard fields glow gold, cuckoos start calling, and the almond trees bloom pink against the retreating snow. The air turns fragrant. Birds return. The world begins again. And I remember my father. For him, Soun'th, our word for spring, wasn't a time for picnics or poetry. It meant work. It meant feeding the oxen, fixing ploughs, softening soil for rice that wouldn't grow on its own.
Imam Shafi RA - An Emblem of Knowledge
Born in Gaza, Palestine, in the year 767AD, brought up in Mekkah, Saudi Arabia, Imam Shafi RA – The founder of Shafi school of thought, is widely known for his immense contribution to Islamic jurisprudence, Hadith and Ilmi Quran. A pioneer of knowledge, a great scholar and a passionate learner, Imam Shafi RA is being admired and respected for his voracious and savant attributes. He stands tall as a great source of inspiration for crores of students, irrespective of religious affiliations.
Haput - The Beast
The public prosecutor repeatedly persuaded the judge to issue death penalty to the bear for mauling an innocent man- “Your honour! The bear is guilty of mangling people, he is a beast, a deadly brute, a fiendish monster who inflicts pain upon weak creatures. Capital punishment is the least he deserves,” exclaimed the prosecuting attorney.
Spiritual Vibes of Shehri-khaas
By: Mushtaq Hurrra Marvelled lanes and bylanes of old Srinagar city entwine a labyrinth to leave visitors in a state of awe and admiration. Elevated minarets and domes of mosques and shrines make silent renditions about piety, peace and religious fervour of the region. Visiting Shehri-Khaas ( Old Srinagar City ) is somewhat exploring the entire culture, customs, traditions and heritage of a civilization. Famed Vitasta bears witness to its centuries old glory, grandeur and elegance.
Battle of Equals in Dubai
Infamous partition of 1947 bore pains, miseries, cries, sighs, sobs, sorrows and separation to innocent masses of the subcontinent. This split left some appallingly ugly scars on the canvas of our reminiscences, but the only blessing in disguise from the eventful enterprise of India’s liberation from the British imperialism, is probably the creation of two separate Indo-Pak cricket teams.
Spiritual Vibes of Shehri-khaas
Marvelled lanes and bylanes of old Srinagar city entwine a labyrinth to leave visitors in a state of awe and admiration. Elevated minarets and domes of mosques and shrines make silent renditions about piety, peace and religious fervour of the region. Visiting Shehri-Khaas (Old Srinagar City) is somewhat exploring the entire culture, customs, traditions and heritage of a civilization. Famed Vitasta bears witness to its centuries old glory, grandeur and elegance.
Shrivelled Chilia-Kalaan
Someone approached Chilia-Kalaan and said, “Why did you not rain and snow?” The Chilia-Kalaan groaned, and exclaimed, “Snow, ice, rain and cold are the cornerstones of my kingdom. Snow flakes, rain drops, ice crystals, pointed icicles, sleet granules, blankets of fog, and misty mountains of clouds loaded with burgeoning aqua treasures, are my limbs and organs.
Our Intellectual Decline!
Education and wisdom are our divine prerogatives, and the pursuit of knowledge is more than an obligation for every Muslim. Even the inception of our faith was instituted with the pronouncement of ” Iqra “. We have been decreed and enjoined by the Quran and the Hadith to seek education at any cost. Allah SWT has ordained us to unravel the mysteries and secrets of the universe by dint of logic and learning.
My Autumn Fascination
My Autumn Fascination 10/19/2024 8:12:50 PM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) KO File Photo By Abid Bhat I relish and rejoice the days when summer morphs into autumn because the pleasant dip in mercury bids adieu to the sweltering and scorching heat of the summer. Autumn almost arrives with enticement to conjure the atmosphere with a plethora of romantic vibes. Human heart experiences mixed feelings and emotions, making the season a mojo.
Flawed Upbringing and Wrong Pursuits
A heart-wrenching video is making rounds on different social media platforms, in which a Youngman is seen abusing, thrashing and slapping his parents ruthlessly. The gruesome incident has sent shock-waves down the spine of every conscientious soul. Netizens are aghast, and have registered their anger in the form of comments and posts. Even law of the land has taken swift cognizance of the matter, and has arrested the erring son.
Reminders and Intimations Exhibit Our Slumber
Celebrating annual events like day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, earth day, water day, diabetes day, mothers’ day and other contemporary days are actually reminders and intimations to apprise us that we have ceased to live in harmony with nature. We have probably sunken so deep into the deluge of negligence and oblivion that we have forgotten the basic doctrines of humanity. We are now bereft of angelic traits. Our deplorable approach stoops us as low as beasts.
The valley that simmers, sometimes!
Kashmir is simmering with sweltering and scorching heat, sultry currents of humid air are taking toll of our health and business. Roads and markets bear a deserted look during the peak hours of the day. People avoid leaving their homes and places of work albeit exigencies. Even hill stations are unpleasantly warm. Everything seems to be on fire. Every soul is scalded, as the sun is blazingly barraging waves of vicious cannonade of fire.
The role, significance of a teacher in a progressive society
Prophet Mohammad Salallahu-Alaihi-Wasalam has said, “I have been descended as a teacher.” This Hadith is enough to document the worth of teacher in a human society. If there had been no teachers on the planet earth, the divine commandments, heavenly decrees and moral values would have been confined to skies and angels only. Nectar of knowledge would have been miles away from human comprehension. People would have been naive and ignorant. Cattle and man would have been standing in the same queue.
Eid And Childhood Longing
Eid And Childhood Longing 6/16/2024 8:19:15 PM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) This is an AI generated image Eid is synonymous with euphoria, austerity, fervor and gaiety. Though children are more enthusiastic about the festivity, yet elders too yearn to enjoy and relish on the special day. ADVERTISEMENT Longing for Eid is probably one of the sweetest yearnings children across the Muslim world have. They get their favourite outfits purchased prior to the big and auspicious eve.
ICC T20 World Cup: Titanic Duel
ICC T20 World Cup: Titanic Duel 6/8/2024 3:15:38 PM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Read Also India Retain Top Spot In White-Ball Formats, Australia No 1 In Tests PCB Proposes Streamlined Qualifying Round For India In Champions Trophy Masses of the Indian subcontinent are obsessed with Politics and cricket because the twin realms have produced extraordinary idols and influencers whom people of all shades admire, adore and love a lot.
Bound in Love
Mushtaq Hurra Text Size Print This Page Elegance, aesthetics, grace and sustenance of the biological world lies in the creation of opposite genders. Absolute patriarchy would have turned the world insipid and soul less, if there had been no femininity to remove the monotony of the masculine world. Allah SWT has designed things in pairs to bestow congruity to the universe. Even many non-living things are said to have their ethereal opposite genders.
Woes Of Our Ancestors
Woes Of Our Ancestors 5/18/2024 2:12:18 AM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Downtown, Srinagar. Photograph by Samuel Bourne in 1868. Calamities, catastrophes, disasters and weather vagaries devastate and ravage cherished human establishments in a jiffy. Calamitous wrath of nature wrecks havoc on prosperously inhabited human settlements and razes them to rubble. Pages of history corroborate the fact that many civilizations have been crumbled and pulverised by episodes of natural blitzkrieg.
The Cuckoo And The Paddy Seedbed
The Cuckoo And The Paddy Seedbed 5/4/2024 3:15:36 PM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) This is an AI generated illustration Restoration of greenery ceases dormancy and hibernation, resuscitates life back to normal after a prolonged winter lull, in Kashmir.
Beyond Forbidden Watermelons
Beyond Forbidden Watermelons 4/5/2024 7:06:53 PM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) This is an AI generated image. For representational purposes only. Consumption of fresh fruits including dates, shoots up during Ramazan. Fruit vendors and shopkeepers bump up their sales during the holy month. Even unfair surcharging and excessive profiteering becomes a norm of the day here. Yet people spend hefty amounts on culinary delights to make their Iftaars and Sehris scrumptious and savoury.
Celebrating World Water Day
Mushtaq Hurra Text Size Print This Page Though death is the most certain thing among all the uncertainties of the world, but man still has been endeavouring hard to find an elixir of life which would grant him eternity and immortality. Initial instances to seek the elixir of life dates back to 2nd millennium BC when ancient Mesopotamians had longed to become immortal. We find a mention of it in the Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh.
Celebrating World Water Day
Though death is the most certain thing among all the uncertainties of the world, but man still has been endeavoring hard to find an elixir of life which would grant him eternity and immortality. Initial instances to seek the elixir of life dates back to 2nd millennium BC when ancient Mesopotamians had longed to become immortal. We find a mention of it in the Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh.
Compassion Is Divine
Compassion Is Divine 3/13/2024 12:06:26 AM (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Representational Photo Compassion is a divine attribute which erases the boundaries of religion and faith and liberates man from the shackles of duality and division. Compassion stations humans substantially high above the celestial creatures.
Compassion is a Boon
Compassion is a divinely attribute which sans the boundaries of religion and faith, and liberates man from the shackles of duality and division. Compassion stations Homo Sapiens substantially high above the celestial creatures. Allama Iqbal states, " The reason for creation of humans is to love and compassion, else, for obedience, the angels did not have a match." Compassion and empathy undoubtedly bestow prominence to Homo Sapiens in the animal kingdom.
The Kaleidoscopic Spring in Kashmir
A dormant yet optimistic bud of a rose shrub standing in the courtyard of my home, apprised me that the spring is coming. Narcissus is about to open its eyes from the slumber of prolonged winter hibernation to proclaim the resuscitation, revival, rejuvenation and rebirth of the spring. Drooping twigs of white willows with a light green tinge, are about to kiss the mother earth's bosom, to free it from the haunts and curses of frosty winter.
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