Empowering the next generation for Democracy
International Day of Democracy
By: M Ahmad Democracy is a universally recognized ideal and is one of the core values and principles of the United Nations. It provides an environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights. It is a political system in which the citizens are involved in the decisions and governing of the country regarding […]
Challenges and opportunities of smart meter installations in Kashmir
By: Haneen Farid In May this year, the Power Development Department (PDD) stated that 100% of smart meter coverage would be done across the Kashmir valley in the next two years. PDD Chief Engineer JavedYousuf Dar claimed that conventional meters were inconvenient as they necessitated manual readings, suggesting that smart meters would eliminate the concern […]
Positive changes in our education sector
By: NISAR HUSSAIN HAJAM The department of education is always on toes to revolutionize the education system and has been spending a large amount of money to bring the education system back on track. The system had derailed owing to certain disruptions and uncertainties in the past when the valley often witnessed closure of schools […]
India Should Adopt Guru Parampara
Guru GovindDou Khade, KakeLagooPaay; Balihari Guru Aap Ne, GovindDiyoBatay. Yah Tan Vish Ki BelRi, Guru Amrit Ki Khan; Shish DiyoJo Guru Mile, To BhiSastaJaan. Sab DharatiKagajKaru, Lekhani Sab Vanray; SaatSamudraMasiKaru, Guru Gun Likha Na Jaay. This Doha (verse) of SadguruKabir describes the greatness of a Guru, who is an important pillar of a society. They […]
Adopting a Sustainable Lifestyle
By: Tajamul Naseem Lone In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the call for adopting a sustainable lifestyle has never been more urgent. Climate change, resource depletion, and pollution threaten the very foundation of our planet, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that we must take action now to secure a sustainable future for generations to […]
‘Crescent Moon’
Book review
Short Stories by Maharaj Shah Review by Dr.Shiben Krishen Raina Maharaj Shah, a renowned media personality and prolific writer, known originally as MaharajKrishan Shah, boasts an impressive and diverse literary portfolio. Shah, like numerous other gifted writers, artists, and scholars, was compelled to say goodbye to his beloved homeland, Kashmir, in the early Nineties. This […]
Significance of Regional Languages
Prospects under NEP-2020
By: Dr. Rajkumar Singh The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which is a policy framework for the education system in India, emphasizes the importance of regional languages and mother tongues in education sector. It aims to promote multilingualism and recognizes the significance of preserving and promoting the linguistic diversity of the country besides suggesting that […]
A G20 of Jan Bhagidari: How India transformed an elite diplomatic event into a people’s event
By: S.Jaishankar India’s G20 Presidency has proven itself to be unique in different ways. It has focused on the priorities and key concerns of developing nations, amplified the voice of the Global South and raised ambition in areas like climate action and finance, energy transitions, SDG implementation and technological transformation. What has further added to […]
Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India’s G20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress. As One Earth, we are coming […]
Indian Traditional Medicine Systems in G20
Reassuring Evidence and Equity
Today the world recognizes India as a treasure trove of a continuum of traditional knowledge in the field of affordable and evidence-based healthcare facilities, mainly due to its demonstrated efficacy in Ayurveda and Yoga. India’s G20 presidency provided a golden chance to showcase this efficacy more intimately to world leaders and healthcare experts in a […]
