Volume on UNESCO heritage sites of India unveiled
New Delhi: Containing rich text illustrated with spectacular photographs, including archival images, a volume that encapsulates the rich cultural treasures of India inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list has been launched, officials said on Saturday. The publication, titled ‘Incredible Treasures’, was unveiled on Friday evening during an online event, they said. India at present […]
Controlling our greed
Wetlands and water bodies act as flood absorption basins by retaining excess waters and are also referred as the Earth’s kidneys for helping absorb wastes like nitrogen and phosphorous. These wet lands assume a huge significance in a place like Kashmir Valley as they help is avoiding the flood threats and serve as major sources […]
Nuclear families: A disturbing trend
Vijay Garg With the rapid progress of the present age, the change between society and culture is also taking place rapidly. Joint families are disappearing and everyone is giving priority to live in a nuclear or single family. Young people have to give priority to it but old people also give priority to playing their […]
High-priority climate action, fly less
Parke Wilde An opinion piece at Ensia reported that “flying produces only 2% of total emissions today” and contended, “Even if everyone were to stop flying, the total climate mitigation impact would be negligible.” This understates the impact of aviation for three reasons. First, the International Energy Association (IEA) reports that just the fuel burn […]
Officials, public delegations call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Public delegations, heads of organizations, and representatives including Padma Shree Javed Ahmed Tak; Managing Director National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), K.K Pathak; Delegation of Jammu Kashmir Film Makers and Artists Cooperative (JKFMAC); Chairman, All J&K Folk Artists Association called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan Saturday. While calling […]
