Our Shared Mission: The FLN Journey in Jammu and Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi When we talk about foundational literacy and numeracy, we are not just discussing a target or a policy initiative; we are addressing the core of our children’s future. FLN mission under National Education Policy 2020 has been the incredible transformation journey in which all of us teachers, parents, trainers, and administrators […]
Myeloma: Early Detection leads to better outcomes
By: Dr.Rayaz Ahmed Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer that starts in plasma cells, an important part of the immune system. These abnormal plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, interfere with the production of healthy blood cells and cause a range of serious health problems. While myeloma is […]
The changed times and values
By: Abid Hussain Rather When we turn the pages of history we find that once there was a time when the profession of a prostitute was considered the most disgraceful profession. Merely mentioning the name of this profession was frowned upon. Now, the times have changed to the extent that calling someone engaged in this […]
Theevening get together
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar Nestled in the lap of gigantic mountains, crisscrossed by a gentle Nallah on front side and run by 14 feet wide macadamised road , my village, Gadole, is situated 12 kilometers from the Tehsil headquarters in Kokernag and 40 kilometers from the district headquarters in Anantnag. The village comprises of two […]
Preventing complications in brain and spine trauma
By: Dr.Amit Shrivastav Trauma to the brain and spine represents some of the most serious injuries a person can face, often with profound and long-lasting effects. These injuries, which may result from accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents, require urgent and precise medical attention to prevent complications and ensure the best possible recovery outcomes. The Hidden […]
Shining Stars of Education System
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi The word Rehbar is an Urdu term that translates to guide in English, and the Rehbar-E-Taleem scheme truly lived up to this noble designation. Introduced in 2000 by the then Honourable Education Minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state, this initiative marked a turning point in the Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
Makar Sankranti celebrations are adorned with vibrant customs and traditions.
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions the Magh Mela associated with Makar Sankranti. Every twelve years, the Kumbh Mela is held on Makar Sankranti, which is one of the largest mass pilgrimages in the world, attended by millions of people. Sankranti is worshipped as a deity who, according to legends, defeated the […]
LA fires show the human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’
By: Doug Specht October to April is normally considered to be the wet season in California, yet this January, the region is experiencing some of the most devastating fires it’s ever seen. As of January 10, five major fires in and around Los Angeles have burned over 29,053 acres, leading to the evacuation of more […]
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
By: Denitsa Dineva Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other services has announced it will discontinue its third-party factchecking programmes, starting in the US. Journalists and anti-hate speech activists have criticised the decision as an attempt to curry favour with the incoming US president, Donald Trump, but there could be an even […]
Pahari Language should be introduced in higher education curriculum
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal The rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without the recognition of its diverse languages, such as Pahari and Gojri. Despite their historical and cultural significance, these languages have remained on the fringes of formal education systems for decades. Introducing the Pahari language in the Jammu and […]