Banking Frauds in India: Safeguarding Common Citizens
By: Amit Singh Kushwaha In recent years, the rise in banking frauds has become a concerning issue for common citizens in India. Fraudsters are continually finding new ways to deceive unsuspecting individuals, causing financial losses and emotional distress. To combat this growing threat, the government has implemented various initiatives and awareness programs aimed at protecting […]
From turbulence to Triumph
Hanan Altaf Wani’s journey of resilience and steadfastness
By: Shafiq Ahmad Wani Life possesses an uncanny ability to present us with unforeseen trials, testing the mettle of our fortitude and unwavering resolve. Such was the tale that unfolded for a remarkable young man—a paragon of strength—who, despite grappling with the heart-rending loss of his cherished father at a tender age, weathering the tempest […]
‘Rozgar Mela’ institutionalises government recruitment based on merit and transparency
Future historians will record that during the last 9 years as Prime Minister, while Shri Narendra Modi sought to institutionalise the government recruitment process by introducing the practice of holding regular Rozgar Melas and bringing in reforms like abolition of interviews to ensure transparency in recruitments, on the other hand he simultaneously awakened the nation […]
US-Saudi Ties: Stalemate Sustains
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Saudi Arabia, last week in an attempt to restore the strained relations between the two old allies. Apparently, the relations have not been on the mend since the Saudi de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) took over the reigns of the state. US-Saudi relations, […]
Abolition of child labour- ensuring social Justice for all
By: M Ahmad Nearly 1 in 10 children are subjected to child labour worldwide, with some forced into hazardous work through trafficking-UNICEF The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity which is harmful to their physical and mental development. Child labour is mentally, […]
The Importance of Teaching Sustainable Development
By: Arshid Qalmi Sustainable development has emerged as a crucial concept in today’s world, focusing on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As we face pressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation, it becomes increasingly vital to educate […]
Muslim Enrolment in Higher Education in Kashmir Declines to 33%.
The community representing 68.31% of population of J&K is facing an ‘absolute decline’ in enrolment in institutes of higher learning
The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-21 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has thrown open some disturbing data concerning the situation of Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir in higher education. The recently released survey shows that enrolment of Muslim students in the higher education in J&K has dropped by 47,334 […]
Kashmir Takes a Stand Against Plastic Pollution: Solutions to Plastic Pollution
#BeatPlasticPollution
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq To begin with, plastic pollution is a nuisance that affects every corner of the world. It is estimated that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish.The good news is that if everyone makes an equal contribution to reducing plastic usage, we can all make a […]
Education in J&K: Status and Defects
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is a union territory of India that has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in terms of its education system. Here the literacy rate has increased from 55% in 2001 to 68.74% in 2011, according to the latest Census figures. However, this rate is still lower than the national average […]
Understanding dimension of personality
Extroversion, Introversion and Ambiversion
By: Uzma Nazir Human beings are social creatures and interactions with others is an essential part of our lives. We are hardwired to interact with one another and research has shown that meaningful social connections are linked to improved physical and mental health. Interaction also helps in creating a sense of community and belonging,in building […]
