Every year on 19 August, the world comes together to observe World Humanitarian Day, a global occasion dedicated to recognising the courage, compassion and unwavering commitment of humanitarian workers who serve communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, health emergencies and other humanitarian crises. While many national and international observances celebrate historical milestones or cultural achievements,…
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ECHOES OF KASHMIR: MODERN MUSINGS
Kashmir has always spoken in echoes. Some rise gently from snow-covered peaks and drift across quiet meadows while others travel through crowded markets, old wooden bridges and living rooms warmed by shared stories. These echoes are not merely sounds of the past; they are reflections of a society in conversation with itself. Modern Kashmir is…
SMILING THROUGH THE STRUGGLE: KASHMIR’S SOFT POWER ON WORLD SMILE DAY
Every year, on the first Friday of October, people around the world celebrate World Smile Day. At first glance it seems like a simple idea, almost too simple in a world filled with complexity: a reminder to spread kindness and share a smile. But in Kashmir, where life is often framed through headlines of conflict,…
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