Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Possible Causes
By: Dr. Dharmahinder Singh Chand On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, tragically crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft was carrying 242 individuals—232 passengers and 10 crew members. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, […]
Growing neglect of senior citizens is alarming
By: Mohammad Hanief As societies evolve and cultures modernize, one aspect that often gets overlooked in the fast-paced world is the care and well-being of elderly parents. In a country like India, where values of family and respect for elders are deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric, the growing neglect of senior citizens is both […]
Peer Pressure and its Social Grip
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Peer pressure is a powerful social force that influences individuals and communities, shaping their behaviors, decisions, and societal norms. While it can have both positive and negative effects, its impact varies across cultural contexts. In India, peer pressure is often linked to academic success, family expectations, and societal norms. In contrast, […]
Water: The Silent Healer of the Human Body
By: Dr. Aftab Jan Water is not merely a liquid that quenches thirst—it is the invisible architect of human vitality, the primal medicine that predates all drugs, and the silent healer of every cell. It flows through us as the original elixir—animating our blood, cushioning our thoughts, and regulating our innermost biological symphonies. Our bodies […]
Not all dreams are worth chasing
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar Jagnu was a handsome young man with a high-profile government job and a handsome salary. He was married to an exceedingly beautiful woman, Mehnaz. They had been married for five years and had a lovely daughter. Theirs was an arranged marriage. Mehnaz was a highly educated, well-read and highly ambitious woman. […]
Providing basic amenities at doorsteps is government’s top priority: Dy CM
Conducts public darbar at border village Kalasara RAJOURI: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at addressing the public grievances and ensuring welfare of the citizens in border areas, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Saturday conducted a public darbar at Kalasara, one of the remotest villages of Nowshera division. During the visit, the local residents apprised […]
Secretary, Ministry of I&B Reviews Functioning of Media Units in JK
Calls for Stronger Media Synergy and Regional Content in J&K Srinagar: Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Sanjay Jaju, Saturday reviewed the functioning of Ministry’s media units in Srinagar. He was provided with an overview of the functioning of Doordarshan, Akashvani, Press Information Bureau, Central Bureau of Communication and Directorate of Information […]
