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 Younus M Bhatt, M L Bhatt ✉ The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved despite ourselves.” — Victor Hugo In pursuing happiness, many of us have been misled into believing that material success is the key. We’re often told that marrying a wealthy person will guarantee a life of comfort and security. But is that true? Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on  Unsplash Among these miscalculations is the belief that it equates to happiness, particularly when a woman dreams of marrying a man who is already wealthy, assuming that financial security is the foundation of a fulfilling life. To her, love may seem secondary to comfort — after all, isn’t it better to cry in a Mercedes than to struggle on a dusty road? But the truth is far less romantic. While wealth can provide ease, it does not guarantee affection, loyalty, or emotional fulfilment. Marrying a man whose empire you did not help build often comes with unforeseen consequence...

 Sayima Akhtar, Younus M Bhatt ✉ The renowned linguist, Joshua Fishman , once said, “Language is not just a tool for communication, but a symbol of identity, culture, and community.” Image Credits: ttps:// www.omniglot.com/writing/kashmiri.htm Once a language is lost, the culture and civilization associated with it are also lost forever. Language is the soul of a culture, the vessel through which traditions, values, and history are carried forward. When a language dies, it is not merely words that are lost, but an entire worldview, a distinct way of thinking and understanding the world. The Kashmiri language , once the heartbeat of the Valley, is now on the brink of extinction, slowly being replaced by English, Hindi, and Urdu . What makes this decline even more tragic is that it is not merely an external force eroding the language, but a self-imposed rejection by its speakers. Kashmiris have gone English-crazy! Even when talking to fellow Kashmiris, they insist on speaking in Engl...

Younus M Bhatt; Aamir Afzal Magray ✉  Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter," serve as a stark reminder that silence in the face of injustice is not merely an absence of action but an erosion of moral responsibility. When those with the power to oppose wrongdoing choose instead to remain passive, they become complicit in its perpetuation. Israel has killed more than 45,400 people in Gaza since an Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border attack by Hamas, reducing the  enclave to rubble . credit:  https://www.aa.com.tr The world has now arrived at such a moment. U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest incendiary proposal—an idea so audacious and politically reckless that it should have elicited universal condemnation—has been met with a muted response. His suggestion that the United States should "take over" the Gaza Strip and forcibly relocate its Palestinian residents is not just a brazen affront to human righ...

 Dr. Marcos De Pablo' ✉ "The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses."     — (Malcolm X)                                                                                                                       News is the oxygen of democracy, the force that informs public discourse and shapes collective consciousness . In an era of relentless digital connectivity, it has become a constant companion—flashing across our phone screens, blaring from television sets, and filling our social media feeds. Yet, have we stopped to reflect on its...

 Younus M Bhatt✉ "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." – Jim Rohn Now, extend this wisdom to social media. The content you consume daily shapes your mindset, emotions, and even your future. If your social media feed is filled with random posts, gossip, and negative content, you might be unknowingly sabotaging your own growth. But if you curate it with purpose—by following pages, groups, and people who inspire and educate—you can turn it into a powerful tool for personal and professional development. AI-generated cartoon depicting the feed you are consuming daily on social media.                       Let’s explore how you can transform your social media experience from a mindless distraction into a growth machine that fuels your success. The Hidden Cost of Mindless Scrolling Imagine waking up in the morning and instinctively reaching for your phone. You scroll through Instagram, watching re...

The relentless march of lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, liver cirrhosis and renal failure, poses a significant global health challenge. In India, these non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly becoming the leading causes of death. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 70% of deaths in India are due to NCDs, a staggering figure that underscores the urgent need for preventive measures. Modern lifestyles and dietary choices have contributed to a surge in metabolic and lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. By adopting simple, scientifically backed principles—eating right, engaging in daily physical activity ("daily fight"), ensuring sufficient sleep, and drinking clean water—the world can take significant strides toward health. The Power of Eating Right Avoid Packaged Foods and Preservatives : Studies indicate that packaged foods loaded with preservatives and additives increase the risk of ...