Kashmir’s Changing River Beds and the Looming Threat of Floods
Human actions wield profound repercussions, as we’ve disrupted nature’s delicate balance through the indiscriminate exploitation of its resources. Our wanton interference has taken its toll on vital ecosystems, including forests, mountains, glaciers, and water bodies, unleashing unintended consequences. Now, nature is retaliating with a vengeance, meting out floods as a direct consequence of our actions.
Semran Parvaiz The world grapples with the recurring menace of floods, and the Kashmir Valley is no stranger to this peril. In a recent episode, relentless downpours rekindled the haunting recollections of the catastrophic deluge that engulfed the region in 2014. Regrettably, despite nearly a decade having elapsed since that calamity, it is disheartening to […]
Lal Ded Hospital’s Wake-Up Call: Strengthening Security in Maternity Wards
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In a shocking turn of events, Srinagar’s esteemed Government hospital, Lal Ded Hospital, found itself at the center of a distressing incident that has sent shockwaves across the community. For three consecutive days, a man masquerading as a doctor had unrestricted access to the hospital’s labour room, raising critical questions about […]
AAYA, a major breakthrough
‘The sun illuminates only the eye of man, but shines into the eye and heart of the child’
By: Gh. Hassan Bhat Under NEP-2020 a wave of change is ubiquitous and reflexive and heutagogy model of teaching is taking place replacing monologue system of education. J&K is also achieving higher rungs under the leadership of the LG and able leadership and guidance of all the education department officer hierarchy. Several revolutionizing efforts have […]
Farming in Kashmir: Generational paradigm shift
By: Arshid Khan Few decades back, come autumn and our fields in Kashmir would reverberate with people immersed in work; the young and old, the men and women alike. The fields presented a festive like occasions where harvest was celebrated. It wasn’t just a season, for the farmers it was a period which ensures his […]
Compete but don’t compare
By: Mohd Ashraf The times we live in are highly competitive and it’s getting tougher by each passing day. Students are worried about their position, grades and hardly place their concern on the actualisation of knowledge and wisdom. They simply want to make it to the top on the list at any cost and failing […]
Taking the Success of Ayushman Bharat Forward with AyushmanBhav
India, led by Prime Minister NarendraModi, started the Ayushman Bharat program in 2018 according to the National Health Policy of 2017 to address the crucial need for Universal Health Coverage. It aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services for everyone, no matter where they live or their economic status. Ayushman Bharat shifts from segmented healthcare to […]
Friends: The Bond of Love
By: Arshid Qalmi Friendship is a universal concept that transcends boundaries, cultures, and time. It is often said that friends are the family we choose, and indeed, they hold a unique place in our hearts. Friendship is a complex and beautiful relationship that encompasses trust, mutual respect, support, and shared experiences. Friends are the companions […]
From Sqay’s Mythical Origins to Afreen Hyder’s Taekwondo Triumph
By: Shakeel Bin Abdul Ali Kashmir, often referred to as the ‘Paradise on Earth’ is renowned worldwide for its breath-taking natural beauty, including majestic mountains, crystal-clear springs, lush gardens, and captivating tourist destinations. Yet, beyond its scenic wonders, Kashmir boasts a diverse cultural heritage, rich traditions, and a fascinating history. Among the many jewels in […]
INDIAN FISHERIES: THE SUNRISE SECTOR
By: Dr L Murugan As India confidently marches ahead under the leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi to become the third largest world economy , the fisheries sector has surged forward to take up the mantle in this journey. Thanks to Prime Minister’s ‘ Sewa, Sushasan and GareebKalyan’ , the Indian fisheries in last nine years […]
India elevated G20 as ‘premier forum’ for economic coop
By: Lakshmi Puri India that is Bharat’s one in 20 years presidency under PM Modi’s stewardship will be considered historic and leave an indelible mark that even the cynics within Bharat and abroad would find difficult to contest. India’s physical, cultural, civilisational grandeur, its economic, scientific and technological progress and dynamism was in full display. […]
