A woman without economic autonomy, without access to the public world, lacks the power to challenge patriarchal abuses of power. She cannot exit an abusive…
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Look at this Muslim girl, she can fly planes
In a dark irony, as a Muslim woman in a crisp pilot’s uniform, Taiyaba faced catcalls: ‘Shouldn’t she be in a burqa?’ To this, she…
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Awais Ahmed: From India to Pixxel – Pioneering Space Technology
Awais Ahmed’s journey from a bright-eyed young student in Karnataka, to the founder of a pioneering organisation such a Pixxel, is a testament to the…
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A village’s love inspires a blind orphan’s academic success
Orphaned at a young age and battling poverty, Osnai Sheikh defied the odds to pursue higher education, earning a postgraduate degree in political science. Despite…
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‘As a ‘Madrasi’ child, everything I heard around me sounded like ‘Hindi…’
Linguistically, in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and creative output, many Indian languages surpass Hindi easily. The literacy rates in mother tongues like Tamil, Malayalam, Bangla,…
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‘It takes courage, hard work and integrity to be remembered as a great journalist’
Young journalists may be drawn to the glamour and perks of being close to power. However, the journalists who make a lasting impact are the…
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Saklain Yousuf’s ‘Kashmiri GPT’: A Revolutionary Step
Yousuf’s commitment to preserving and promoting the rich inheritance of Kashmiri language and culture through AI technology is a testament to the power of innovation…
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The Dark Side of Online Gambling
Online gambling is sweeping across Kashmir, leaving behind a trail of financial ruin and emotional turmoil. For many families, what starts as a hopeful bid…
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A teenager’s diary…
Study hard for your final exams. Share notes; sorrow and happiness. Give courage and confidence to each other. Score top marks. Take a break sometimes.…
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The Resilience of Loss
Founded in 250 BCE by Emperor Ashoka, Srinagar has been a centre of political power, cultural exchange, and economic prosperity. It has hosted empires, served…
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