Koshur Dude

24/08/2026

From The Editor | Kashmir already has a growing community of filmmakers, photographers, musicians, writers, artists and digital creators. What is missing is a stronger ecosystem that can help them turn talent and audiences into sustainable careers.

Governments also have an opportunity here. Public communication doesn't always have to look like an advertisement. Local creators can help explain scholarships, promote tourism, communicate public-health messages, tell environmental stories and make government information more accessible in the language and formats people actually use.

A structured programme connecting J&K government departments with local creators could create opportunities for both sides: better communication for the public and meaningful work for creators.

Bihar has started a conversation about putting a price on digital reach. Perhaps J&K should start a different one:

What could happen if we invested in the people who already know how to speak to Kashmir?

Read the full article on Koshur Dude.

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22/08/2026

🎓 Confused about what to do after Class 12?

For many students in Kashmir, the post-12th admission process can feel overwhelming. NEET, JEE, CUET, JKBOPEE, KUET, SKUAST, IAT, NEST and many more exams can open different doors, but knowing which exam is for which course is half the battle.

So we created a Kashmir-focused guide to entrance exams after Class 12, covering:

📚 Major national entrance exams
🏫 University-specific admission routes
🎓 JKBOPEE, KU, SKUAST-K & SKUAST-J
🔬 IAT & NEST for science and research
⚖️ Law, design, management and other fields
🧭 What each exam can lead to and who should consider it

The guide is designed especially for students from Jammu & Kashmir who are trying to navigate their options after Class 12.

👉 Read the detailed guide on Koshur Dude. Link in bio also.
🔗 https://www.koshurdude.in/entrance-exams-after-12th-jammu-kashmir/

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17/08/2026

17/08/2026

🎓 Beyond NEET & JEE

For many students, the conversation after Class 12 seems to come down to just two choices: NEET or JEE.

But medicine and engineering are not the only paths.

From AI, computer science, data science and biotechnology to forensic science, psychology, economics, design, research, environmental science and allied healthcare, there are many fields worth exploring.

We’ve put together a practical guide to 20+ promising and often overlooked career paths after Class 12, including eligibility, courses, admission routes, duration and future opportunities.

📖 Read the full guide and explore what lies beyond the usual choices.

More details and PDF on our website. Link in bio.

KD Campus Desk | Koshur Dude

05/08/2026

Every year, after NEET results are declared, thousands of students across Kashmir hear the same advice:

"Take one more drop."

For some, another attempt leads to success. For many others, however, it becomes an endless cycle of preparation, fueled not only by hope but also by the fear of walking away after investing years of effort.

This article examines the psychology behind repeated NEET attempts—from the sunk cost fallacy and survivorship bias to identity foreclosure—and asks an important question:

At what point does perseverance stop being a virtue and become a trap?

Read the full article and join the conversation.

✍️ Maroof Lone writes

27/04/2026

Before: Real connections
Now: Digital distractions

We gained the world…
but lost something close.

👉 Agree or not?

18/04/2026

The girls of Sopore broke the silence. Will our schools finally draw the line? 🛑

The recent incident at the Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School in Sopore has left us staring at a deeply uncomfortable mirror. While the law must take its course, this crisis exposes a much bigger picture: a failing system with glaring physical blind spots, blurred digital boundaries, and a culture of silence that has gone on for far too long.

It takes immense, desperate bravery for a young student to say "Enough." Now, the burden of protection falls on us. From enforcing strict "Open-Door Policies" to establishing an absolute zero-tolerance rule for late-night personal texts, it is time to fix the structural rot in our educational sanctuaries.

Swipe through to see what happened, and the immediate steps our institutions must take to protect our students. ➡️

✍️ Maroof Lone writes for Koshur Dude. Read the full article on our website. Link in comments/bio. 🔗

21/03/2026

Thankyou Bhaii

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from Koshur Dude. 🌙

We spend every day cutting through the noise to bring you the truth. But today, the only update that matters is this: unplug, connect with your loved ones, and find peace in the present moment.

Wishing the entire Valley and our readers everywhere a blessed, safe, and joyous Eid al-Fitr. We will be back on the desk tomorrow.

Eid Mubarak!

20/03/2026

Ayee Gaaadi Nikaaal......