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Syed Ishfaq Altaf

Syed Ishfaq Altaf is a Kashmir-based writer and poet. He can be contacted at sishfaq157@gmail.com

Dead Poets Society: An Impassioned Defence of the Humanities

Dead Poets Society (1989) is an inspiring drama directed by Peter Weir. It is about a great teacher, Mr Keating, who gives credence to skeleton & soul of creativity.

Homecoming in Autumn

Autumn danced around me like a sombre but alluring and beautiful lass with dark gloomy eyes and yellow cheeks, with dull pimples and dimples.

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J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.

10 houses gutted in overnight fire in Kishtwar

10 houses and cowsheds were gutted in an overnight fire in Mungli village of Kishtwar’s Warwan area; no casualties were reported.

LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa killed in Budgam gunfight

Security forces killed LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa in an encounter in higher reaches of Budgam, police said, identifying him as active since 2023.

J&K Govt withholds reservation panel details, cites Assembly secrecy rule

J&K government told the Assembly that reservation recommendations and Centre’s queries cannot be disclosed, while EWS criteria will not be relaxed now.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.