Historic power shift: Suvendu sworn in as Bengal’s first BJP CM
Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister, ushering in the state’s maiden saffron party government since Independence and marking a tectonic political shift in a region long regarded as the party’s toughest ideological frontier. The swearing-in at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds — once the citadel of the […]
Amit Shah calls it ‘great day’
Chitradurga (Karnataka): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said, “Today is a great day as the saffron flag has risen” in West Bengal, the land of spiritual leaders, including Swami Vivekananda, and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He was referring to the BJP government assuming office in West Bengal following the Assembly poll in the state. While […]
Kashmiri Pandits protest, seek rehabilitation policy, fresh job package
Jammu: Displaced Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday staged a protest demonstration in Jammu, demanding the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive rehabilitation policy for the community in Kashmir Valley and the announcement of a fresh employment package for 15,000 educated displaced youth under the prime minister’s special package. Carrying placards and raising slogans in support of […]
J&K Bank plans major recruitment drive, expand business units: MD & CEO
Says no proposal under consideration for merger of Bank Srinagar: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Amitava Chatterjee said that the bank will undertake a major recruitment drive this year and expand its branch network in underserved areas as the bank seeks to improve customer services and strengthen its […]
NC-BJP war of words hots up
NC on ventilator, cabinet expansion will split party: Sunil Sharma Govt elected by people, not nominated: Dy CM Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday alleged that the National Conference (NC) is “on a ventilator” due to an internal “disease” and warned that any […]
From Paradise to Picture Frame: Srinagar Gears Up for Kashmir International Film Festival
KIFF aims to revive Kashmir’s deep cinematic legacy while opening new doors for young filmmakers, artists and cultural tourism Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Srinagar is preparing to host the upcoming Kashmir International Film Festival (KIFF), an event being seen as a major cultural milestone for the Valley and a renewed attempt to place Kashmir back […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan registers major impact
2,16,123 awareness events involving more than 1 Cr participants held 614 FIRs registered, 646 persons arrested, 435 drug peddlers apprehended,160 drug hotspots identified SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has achieved significant progress under the ongoing 100 Days “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan”, reflecting a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to combat drug abuse, strengthening rehabilitation mechanisms […]
Academically Expired: When Degrees Remain, but Knowledge Becomes Outdated
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad There was a time when earning a degree was considered almost a lifetime guarantee of intellectual authority and professional security. A person completed graduation, entered a profession, and carried the same academic knowledge with pride for decades. Society respected the degree, institutions valued the certificate, and employers trusted the qualification. But the […]
Book Review: A Critical Review of Ghuttan, a Collection of Short Stories by Subzar Ahmad Bhat
Wani Arfat In Urdu literature, the short story is not only a literary form but a mirror that reflects human consciousness, social truths, and psychological complexity. Through the medium of short stories, individuals and society can view and observe themselves in reality. The role of a short story writer is not only to write stories […]
Wedding procession, rituals and changing society
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh There was a time when the arrival of a wedding procession wasn’t just a celebration of one family visiting another, but a celebration for the entire village. Homes and courtyards were decorated, feasts were set up, songs were sung, elders offered blessings, and hospitality was considered a matter of honor. Today, in […]