Kashmir Institute of Advanced Studies Qamarwari Srinagar

India’s education system is trapped in a syllabus-first mindset while the world demands skills-first thinkers. Unless learning shifts from rote to relevance, the country’s demographic dividend risks becoming a demographic debt.

Each year, India produces an army of graduates—over 1.5 million engineers and millions more in humanities, business, and science. Yet the reality is stark. According to Aspiring Minds’ National Employability Report (2024), only one in five engineering graduates is employable in their core field, and fewer than five percent can code to professional standards.

India’s universities are minting degrees, not capabilities; certificates, not competence. The result is a generation academically qualified but professionally stranded.

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https://kashmirobserver.net/2025/10/20/syllabus-vs-skills-indias-generation-at-risk/

Floods in Kashmir are not accidents of nature. They are the visible outcome of how rivers, lakes, and wetlands have been treated over generations.

The Jhelum was once a lifeline, carrying snowmelt and rain through Srinagar into Wular Lake. Canals spread its waters, irrigating fields and replenishing marshes. The Flood Spill Channel, cut over a century ago, protected the city by diverting excess flow.

Today, this system exists mostly in memory.

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https://kashmirobserver.net/2025/09/19/kashmirs-rivers-are-running-out-of-space/

Whether you agree or not?

When people stoop low, the pit is bottomless.

To ensure that a married daughter feels secure and safe, it is crucial to foster an environment of respect, support, and justice within the family. Islamic jurisprudence emphasizes the importance of treating women with kindness and respect. The Quran states, "And live with them in kindness" (Quran 4:19), highlighting the obligation of husbands and in-laws to treat wives and daughters-in-law with compassion. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also emphasized the importance of good treatment towards women, saying, "The best of you are those who are best to their wives" (Tirmidhi). To support a married daughter, families should ensure she has a say in household matters, her contributions are valued, and she is not burdened beyond her capacity. Providing avenues for her to express concerns, ensuring she has time for self-care, and protecting her from undue societal pressures are essential steps. Educating all family members about her rights and fostering a culture of mutual respect can help create a secure and supportive environment for her.

“Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But since no one was listening, everything must be said again.” ― André Gide.