PradhanMantriKisanSamriddhi Kendra: Empowering Indian Agriculture
As per Economic Survey 2022-23, around 65 % of the country’s population lives in the rural areas and 47 per cent of the population is dependent on agriculture for livelihood. Agriculture is a time bound activity that requires right agri-inputs at right time to maximise the production and productivity. Agri-inputs are essential ingredients of agriculture […]
Can China escape deflation?
By: Zubair Rashid It’s no secret that China and the US have a unique relationship – two of the biggest economies in the world that rely on each other’s success. The recent surge in inflation rates in the US has many folks concerned as it could impact both countries in a big way. And yes, […]
Ladakh: A Journey into Serenity and Civic Responsibility
By: Umar Amin Bhat Ladakh, a land of exquisite peaks, beguiling lakes, and placid hermitages, has always been a magnet for adventurers and wanderers. On a recent expedition, we a group of five pals essayed on an exploring journey through Ladakh, intrigued by its scenic beauty and mesmerizing topography. What we realized along the way, […]
Preserving the beauty, Spirit of Village Cricket
Shunning Exploitative Tournament Organizers
By: TURHAAN VANI Village cricket has long been cherished as a symbol of camaraderie, community, and the love for the game. It serves as a nurturing ground for budding talent, enabling young players to showcase their skills and learn valuable lessons on and off the field. However, an unfortunate trend has emerged in recent times, […]
Muharram – a thread that runs through entire fabric of existence
By: Shafiq Ahmad Wani With the advent of the holy month of Muharram, the journey towards spiritual awakening begins. Muharram has a profound meaning that goes beyond human comprehension, similar to the sacred scent of incense wafting through the passageways of time, just as the Quran and Hadith echo. Inviting us to delve deeper into […]
The Niger story: Another liberation?
By: Aditya Vashisht The West African state of Niger has witnessed another coup, which has led to the deposition of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, and the establishment of a military junta which calls itself the National Council for the Safeguarding of the country. The event comes in the backdrop of the volatile situation which […]
THE MISSING HALF
By: Muneeb Afzal/ Liyaqat Nazir The Global Gender Gap report 2021 published by World Economic Forum has remarked that though progress has been made but we are still 135 years away from a state of gender equality. This points to the deep and entrenched patriarchal structures of various societies across the globe. The civilizational ‘progress’ […]
Blanket ban on corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in educational institutions
By: Nisar Hussain Recently Directorate of School Education Kashmir (NationalEducational Policy Cell) issued an order which impressed upon all the school heads and teaching officials to refrain from inflicting the corporal punishment on students in the educational institutions. The order has been highly appreciated and welcomed by all and sundry. Since educational institutions are meant […]
About Academic brilliance and effective teaching
A call for Reform in Teachers Recruitment.
By: Shahid Qureshi No Education system could be better than what thestandard of its teachers. Teachers are the lifeblood of any education system andan important variable input that determines student performance. The poor performance of our students on learning outcomes in the national assessment tests conducted every year is often attributed to the declining quality […]
Scripting A New Chapter In The Kashmir Story
The leaves of Chinar narrate a tale of national crisis, humanitarian calamity, political impediment, and the eventual restoration of order in Jammu and Kashmir. On August 5, 2019, when Union Home Minister Amit Shah had risen in the parliament to propose abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, it marked a historical rectification that […]