Navigating Adult Attention-Seeking Behavior

By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Attention-seeking behavior in adults is a complex phenomenon that can manifest in various ways, often stemming from underlying psychological issues. This behaviour is characterized by an excessive need for others’ approval, validation, and focus. It can disrupt personal relationships, work environments, and social settings, leading to various negative outcomes. Definition: Attention-seeking […]
Why do I need to yawn when someone else yawns?
By: Johanna Simkin Yawning happens when you open your mouth, take a deep breath and take in air without even thinking about it. You might be tired, bored or waking up. Most people yawn six to 23 times a day – even animals yawn! You may have noticed that you often yawn after you see […]
Addressing poor health outcomes among women
By: Dr. Anjali Kumar Attributing to the subsequent discrimination and ‘so-called’ low status of women in our country is one of the major factors directly linked with the poor health outcomes among women. While seeking women as major contributors to the society, their health poses a major area of concern for the nation. Women safety […]
Lt Guv releases book titled ‘Common Property Resources and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods’

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday released a book titled “Common Property Resources and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods”, at Raj Bhawan. The book is authored by Dr. Jai Prakash Verma, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu and Prof. Vinod Kumar Srivastava, Department of Economics and Rural Development, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The […]
IGP reviews security arrangements for I-Day celebrations
Maintain Strict Vigilance and Alert : IGP Kashmir tells officers Srinagar: IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review the overall security scenario and arrangements regarding the celebration of forthcoming Independence Day and Tiranga Rally, a police spokesman said Saturday. The meeting was attended by IG CRPF […]
Police bust illegal liquor operation in Anantnag
Seizes large cache of country-made liquor Srinagar: Police in Anantnag successfully dismantled a major illicit liquor production unit. During a routine inspection at Brick Kiln ‘Jan Thajiwara’, owned by Tanveer Ahmad, Police seized a substantial quantity of country-made liquor and equipment used for its production, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in addition […]
Swachhata Pakhwada Campaign: Commissioner Secretary H&UDD kicks off Mega Plantation Drive around Achan
Srinagar: Commissioner Secretary to the Government, H&UDD, Mandeep Kaur, along with the Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed Saturday kicked off a large plantation drive in the buffer zone at the Municipal Landfill Site Achan as a key initiative under the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada Campaign. This significant event marks a crucial step towards environmental sustainability in […]
Successful Mega Event Cultural Event Unites Kashmir’s Youth
Baramulla: The valley of Kashmir witnessed a grand cultural celebration on 10 August 2024, with a mega event that brought together the youth from various schools and colleges across the region under the collaborative efforts by Dagger Division of Indian Army, Punit Balan Group and Baramulla District Administrative agencies. The event, held at the Prof. […]