77 Years of the Republic: Achievements and a Pledge for the Future
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh The Republic of India turns 77 today. The Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, laid the foundation for a new India, inspired by the sacrifices of the freedom struggle. Since independence, we have progressed in many areas—from literature, sports, agriculture, science and technology, to economic and military capabilities. Strengthening […]
Snowfall: The Return of Hope in Kashmir
Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat The long dry spell in Kashmir did not only wound our orchards, rivers, and forests, it quietly entered our hearts and minds. Nature and human psychology are deeply connected. When water disappears from springs and snow vanishes from mountains, hope also begins to shrink inside people. During this unusual winter, Kashmir did […]
When Math Becomes Recreational
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Math isn’t just about solving for x or calculating interest rates—it can also be fun, addictive, and surprisingly satisfying. Millions of people log in daily to play Wordle, solve Sudoku, or swipe tiles in 2048, all in the name of fun. But here’s the secret: you’re doing math the whole time. This […]
Why are we witnessing delayed snowfall?
Sahil Swe For generations, winter in Kashmir arrived with quiet certainty. By late November, snow would descend gently from the mountains into the valleys, sealing rivers, silencing roads, and defining life for months to come. Farmers planned by it, hydrologists depended on it, and culture remembered itself through it. Snow was not just weather—it was […]
PRAGATI: A vision for accelerated progress
Sudhansh Pant In public discourse, launch of new schemes or enhanced budgetary allocations are often used as indicators of governance reforms. However, the change in a country’s decision-making process though less obvious is much more significant. At the 50th Meeting of Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI), the Prime Minister captured the spirit of the […]
Care for the Elders
Mohammad Hanief Caring for elderly parents is one of the most profound responsibilities faced by families and societies today. It is a subject that goes beyond private homes and enters the public domain, touching upon values, social structures, healthcare systems, and economic priorities. As life expectancy increases and family patterns evolve, the question of how […]
Daughters of Bharat: A Deprived Section of the Society
Er. Prabhat Kishore In the Indian context, just providing facilities is not enough to educate everyone. There is a need to focus on backward states and remove gender and regional disparities, increase enrolment and retention and providing quality based leaning. The work done by girls is usually not visible as it is confined to the […]
Caring for Elderly Parents: A Shared Social Responsibility
Mohammad Hanief Caring for elderly parents is one of the most profound responsibilities faced by families and societies today. It is a subject that goes beyond private homes and enters the public domain, touching upon values, social structures, healthcare systems, and economic priorities. As life expectancy increases and family patterns evolve, the question of how […]
A Vanishing Habit
K S S Pillai Recently, when a state government made it compulsory for students to read newspapers loudly in schools, many welcomed it as a long-overdue step. Although not clearly stated, students of English-medium schools will read newspapers in that language, and those in other schools will patronise regional papers. On their part, newspapers have […]
City Like Feel
Sahil Manzoor Bhati It is quite fascinating to see autos running on village roads and connecting remote villages to nearby towns and cities. The introduction of auto-rickshaws in villages has brought a positive change in rural life. Villages that were once isolated are now witnessing huge rush of autos on their roads. These autos are […]