The students break down
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh Prestigious Indian technical education institutions, once known as “dream factories,” are now becoming factories of mental stress for many young people. The suicides of four students within just two months at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, have shocked the entire nation. This is not just the end of four lives, […]
Is lighter sleep a normal part of ageing – or is it something serious?
Elena Urrestarazu Bolumburu As you get older, it’s normal to notice changes in your sleep. These can include fewer hours of shuteye, waking up more during the night, and finding it harder to drop off. However, despite the general view that older people tend to need less sleep, scientific evidence suggests that this change isn’t […]
Digital Collaboration and Communication
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In the rapidly evolving digital age, collaboration and communication have undergone a dramatic transformation. The widespread adoption of digital technologies has revolutionized the way individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and governments interact. From video conferencing to cloud-based project management tools, digital collaboration and communication have bridged geographical divides and created a global […]
World Heritage Day and the Rich Heritage of Kashmir
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat On 18th April each year, World Heritage Day is celebrated worldwide to create awareness about the preservation of cultural and natural heritage. Heritage includes buildings and monuments, along with traditions, beliefs, landscapes, and the historical legacy of a region. Worldwide, 1223 heritage sites have been recognized by UNESCO. In India, there are […]
Letter to editor
Dear Sir, A Master class in National Protocol The recent gesture by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Know Your Artisans event serves as a profound lesson in constitutional etiquette. By refusing to sever a ribbon bearing the national colors Abdullah didn’t just avoid a protocol blunder he demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of the Flag […]
Nari Shakti at the Heart of New India’s MSME Revolution
Shobha Karandlaje When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood before Parliament and championed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in September 2023, reserving one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures for women, he articulated a conviction that India cannot rise unless its women rise with it. That same intent is visible every single day […]
The ‘Murder’ of Potential: A Wake-Up Call for Educators
Javaid Jawad On April 7, 2026, I stood before the students and staff of PM Shri Government Secondary School, Laharwalpora, with a heavy heart and a clear mission. We often talk about the success of our education system, but we rarely discuss how we—often unintentionally—”kill” the very children we are meant to nurture. We do […]
Directionless broadcast
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh If there’s one thing spreading the fastest these days, it’s “nonsense.” The only difference is that this nonsense is no longer confined to tea shops or community centers, but is being broadcast to society as a whole, emblazoned on smartphone screens in the form of “reels” and “vlogs.” There was a time […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Environmental Safeguards Sacrificed for Speed The Centre relaxing baseline data rules for EIA reports, this move signals a hazardous retreat from ecological accountability. By allowing voluntary use of secondary data via the Parivesh portal the Ministry effectively guts the rigor of primary environmental scrutiny. Statistics indicate that over 70% of projects already bypass […]
The Time Is Now: Why Women’s Reservation Will Transform Indian Democracy
Shobha Karandlaje While taking my first oath as a Minister of State, I looked around the packed room and made a count. The number of women present in that space could be counted on a single hand. This visual left a mark, not as a personal achievement, but as a clear indication of the long […]