Social media not polarising society in ways public tends to think: Study
New Delhi: Algorithms controlling a social media user’s feed, while largely opaque, may not be polarising the society in the same ways as the public tends to think, social scientists say. They have published studies examining social media’s impact on individuals’ political attitudes and behaviours during the US presidential election in 2020 in the journals […]
GST council meeting on Aug 02: Official
Industry, investors, gamers hope the council will consider concerns on repeat taxation
New Delhi: The GST council is likely to meet on August 02, to finally decide the implementation of GST on online gaming. The council will also decide whether the 28% GST will be levied on the deposits or on every game. The revenue secretary yesterday had acknowledged that levying 28% tax on every game will […]
No proposal to amend anti-defection law: Govt in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: There is no proposal to amend the anti-defection law, the government said in Lok Sabha on Friday. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the prevention of defection of the elected and nominated members from their political party and contains stringent provisions for curbing the menace of switching over of legislators. In […]
NEP 2020: India’s pathway to ‘Viksit’ Bharat
By: Dharmendra Pradhan Knowledge is power. India’s rich knowledge capacity is evident in the Vedas and Upanishads, serving as vast sources of wisdom for centuries. With our ancient Indian universities such as Nalanda and Takshashila, India has been an International Knowledge hub of the past. Over time, India’s knowledge prowess and wealth attracted many, including […]
The problems on the road
By: K S S Pillai In a novel that I am reading presently, the hero, a British citizen, is on a tour of America. He buys an old car to drive across the country. He is habituated to the right-hand drive in his native country, while the driver sits on the left side in America. […]
Timely diagnosis of stroke can prevent death
By: Dr. Chirag Gupta The incidence of stroke, a potentially devastating condition, is alarmingly high worldwide, affecting approximately one in every four individuals. In India, the situation is particularly worrisome, with a rising number of young Indians falling victim to stroke. It is crucial for both the medical community and the younger generation to increase […]
KU gears up for 20th annual convocation
Event a grand celebration when our students are awarded for their hard work: VC
SRINAGAR: To ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the 20th Annual Convocation of the University of Kashmir to be held in near future, a meeting of the university’s Steering Committee constituted for overseeing the preparations for the event was held here on Friday, a KU spokesman said Friday. He said that the Vice Chancellor, […]
Akhil Bharitya Shiksha Samagam Programme
CUK departments hold panel discussions, debates, quiz events
Ganderbal: Under the ongoing Akhil Bharitya Shiksha Samagam Programme, several departments of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organised panel discussions, debates, quiz programmes on Friday, highlighting the significance and importance of NEP-2020. Department of Students Welfare (DSW), organized a panel discussion on NEP-2020 implementation and outcomes, which was chaired by Prof. Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, […]
Secretary Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Umar Jan, Secretary Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan Friday. Umar Jan expressed gratitude for the historical decision of resumption of Muharram Procession on 27 July after a gap of three decades. He also apprised the Lt Governor on various public importance issues.
Dr Andrabi takes stock of Urs arrangements at Shahdra Sharief
Srinagar: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi Friday visited Shahdra Sharief in Rajouri and was accorded a warm welcome by the local administration, Waqf officers and the public delegations. She paid obeisance at the shrine of Baba Ghulaam Shah Badshah (RA) and took stock of the arrangements on the eve of the annual Urs […]
