Is Bloom’s Taxonomy Still Relevant in AI-Era Education?
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad The growing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) are having an impact on the quickly changing sector of education. This shift raises the important question of whether Bloom’s Taxonomy, a long-tested paradigm, is still relevant in today’s AI-driven world. Bloom’s hierarchy of learning objectives, which begins with remembering and ends with producing, […]
A Call for Meaningful Education
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat As board examination results roll out each year, we witness a familiar scene—celebrations for high scores, disappointment over average marks, and in many cases, children struggling under the crushing weight of expectations. While examinations are designed to evaluate a student’s academic understanding, the current system has evolved into a narrow and […]
Marks, myths and the mirage of success
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi As the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) declared the Class 10 and 12 results, streets across the Valley echoed with celebration. The Class 10 pass percentage stood at 79.94%, with 1,16,453 students clearing the exams. Girls outshone boys with an impressive 81.24% pass rate compared to 78.74% […]
The Death of Small Talk
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur In an era dominated by technology and fast-paced lifestyles, an essential element of human interaction is quietly fading away—small talk. Once a natural and almost inevitable part of daily life, casual conversations with neighbours, co-workers, shopkeepers, or even strangers in public spaces are becoming increasingly rare. The simple act of greeting a […]
Beyond Human Perception
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar After reading Surah Al-Kahf from the Holy Quran, I truly understood what Dr. Allama Iqbal meant in his famous couplet from the poem Khadir-e-Rah: “Kashti-e-Miskeen-o-Jaan-e-Paak-o-Deewar-e-Yateem Ilm-e-Musa (A.S.) bhi hai tere samne hairat farosh” This couplet references three key incidents in the Quranic story of Prophet Musa (A.S.) and Khidr (A.S.), which […]
Healthier ageing isn’t just about personal choices
By: Simon Evans We’ve all heard it before: eat your five-a-day, and try to get some exercise. It’s advice that’s simple in theory, yet in practice, not everyone is able to follow it. So what’s standing in the way? Our research examined this question in depth. Using data from UK adults over the age of […]
Terror attack at Baisaran
By: Kanchan Basu The Horrific Killing of tourists that has left the meadows of Pahalgam stained with the blood of more than two dozen corpses produces a sickening sense of vertigo – like the fall of the falcon, “turning and turning in the widening gyre,” to borrow WB Yeats’ metaphor. The moral issue in this […]
Preserving Kashmir’s Cultural Heritage
By: Mohammad Hanief Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” is not only renowned for its stunning natural beauty but also for its deep and diverse cultural heritage. From the ancient architectural marvels to the vibrant traditions that have been passed down through generations, Kashmir’s cultural legacy is a testament to the resilience of […]
A new morning for the women folk
By: Priyanka Saurabh Taking a historic initiative, Dhani Biran village in Haryana has resolved to free daughters and daughters-in-law from the practice of veil. Led by the village elder Dharampal, the Panchayat decided that no woman will be forced to wear a veil and action will be taken against anyone who opposes it. Sarpanch Kavita […]
Treating Brain Tumors
Advancements in Endoscopic Microsurgery, CyberKnife Radiosurgery By: Dr. Aditya Gupta The field of neurosurgery has undergone a revolutionary transformation over the past decade, particularly with the emergence of advanced endoscopic microsurgical techniques and the evolution of radiosurgical technologies such as CyberKnife. These innovations have significantly enhanced the precision, safety, and efficacy of brain tumor treatment, […]
