Opinion
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| From Ehsaas-e-Kashmir to Rang-e-Cinema: Thirteen Years, Four Kilometres, One Question | | | | Dr S. Bashir Ahmad Veeri
On September 7, 2013, maestro Zubin Mehta conducted the Bavarian State Orchestra at Shalimar Bagh in Ehsaas-e-Kashmir. On September 7, 2026, barely four kilometres away, the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir opened at SKICC under the title Rang-e-Cinema. Thirteen years apart, these two evenings offer more than a coincidence of date and geography. They invite a larger question: what does Kashmir actually inherit from spectacular cultural events once the applause fades?
I attended the inauguration of IFFJK-26 at SKICC inaugurated by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in presence of Dr Farooq Abdullah, Dr Jitender Singh, Several Governors & dignitaries. | |
| | | | When Convenience Reached Our Doorstep | | | | Dr. Vijay Garg
There was a time when everyday necessities required time, travel and patience. People had to visit markets to buy groceries, stand in long queues to pay bills, visit banks for simple transactions and travel long distances to access many essential services. Today, technology and changing urban systems are bringing many of these facilities right to our doorstep. Online shopping has transformed the way people purchase everyday products. Groceries, books, clothes, medicines and household items can often be ordered through digital platforms and delivered to homes. Food delivery services have similarly changed urban lifestyles, allowing people to order meals without leaving thei | |
| | | | Paryushan: A Journey from Self-Purification to Self-Awakening | | | | Lalit Garg
Paryushan Mahaparva, the most significant spiritual festival of Jainism, is being observed across the country with devotion, austerity, self-discipline, meditation and introspection. It is not merely an eight-day religious observance; it is a profound opportunity to awaken the soul, purify one’s life and restore harmony in human relationships. The concluding phase will be marked by Samvatsari on September 14, followed by Kshamapana and World Fellowship Day on September 15, when people seek forgiveness from one another and reaffirm the spirit of friendship. In essence, Paryushan is a beautiful spiritual journey—from self-purification to universal fellowship. The true meaning of | |
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