Europe Sleepwalks Through Its Own Dilemmas
By: Vijay Prashad On March 19, 2024, the head of France’s ground forces, General Pierre Schill, published an article in the newspaper, Le Monde, with a blunt title: “The Army Stands Ready.” Schill cut his teeth in France’s overseas adventures in the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, and Somalia. In this article, General Schill […]
Rethinking Eligibility Criteria for JKPSC +2 Vacancies
By: Mohd Younus Bhat In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), securing government employment is not just about finding a job; it is a cherished aspiration for many. It has evolved into a significant concern across societies and often plays a pivotal role in marriage discussions, particularly for men. Regardless of holding advanced degrees like a Ph.D. […]
Respecting ‘Merit’ is Necessity for Progress
By: Sayima Wani In a recent decision that struck the sensitive nerves of thousands of unemployed youth and pushed them in deep dejection, the amendment in J&K Reservation Rules, 2005 by the Jammu and Kashmir government approved 10% additional reservations for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and slashed the reservations of general or Open Merit […]
Dynamism in public institutions by e-Governance
By: Mudasir Ali E-Governance has made public offices and institutions quite dynamic and to some extent narrowed down gaps and increased accessibility for everyone and therefore strongly built a close relation with high smartness and efficiency in work. e-Governance, stands for ‘electronic governance’ which implies the use of applications of Information and Communication Technology to […]
The menace of Drug abuse eating us from within!
By: MooL Raj The problem of drug and substance abuse is getting worse as it spreads broadly and rapidly assumes the characteristics of an epidemic. One could argue that our government and the society as a whole have failed to prevent the rising drug addiction among young people. The results of current studies and surveys […]
The Paradox of Courage: Are Brave People Also Risk-Takers?
People, who display extraordinary bravery and fearlessness, willingly taking on situations that most of us would find scary, come across us throughout our lives. These brave people inspire us with their unwavering determination and persistence in the face of adversity. However, it’s also common to come across individuals who, despite their incredible bravery in certain […]
Struggle for Equitable Writer Compensation
By: Mohd Younus Bhat My well-wishers frequently challenge the value of my dedication to writing articles for newspapers, questioning its economic merit with remarks like, “Terelikhne se kuchnahihoga, Apnakeemtiwaqtzaaya mat karo”- “Your writing won’t lead to anything, don’t waste your precious time.” Such comments prompt a moment of introspection on my part, leading me to […]
The Rule of Duty for the Sake of Duty: A Guide to Moral Living
It is important to fulfill one’s obligations and responsibilities out of a sense of moral obligation, according to the moral concept known as the rule of duty for duty’s sake. According to this ethical framework, people should behave out of a sense of duty and moral obligation rather than for personal benefit or outside rewards. […]
Growing Concern of Screen Addiction in Children: A Modern Challenge
‘You don’t even realise how much you need internet, but it really stops you from doing a lot’ By: Uzma Nazir These days, most of us are in front of our mobile screens around the clock. We scroll our phones for fun, use our computers for work, and unwind each night in front of the […]
Celebrating ‘Nowruz’ for its cultural and seasonal significance
By: Mohd Amin Mir Navroz is a festival of new beginnings and marks the victory of light over darkness. It is the Persian or Iranian New year celebrated by people of different ethnicities worldwide. It is celebrated twice a year in India according to Shahenshahi and Iranian calendars. The word Nowruz is a combination of […]
