The unhealthy platter
By: Ulfat Nazir In the age of speed and convenience, our diets have undergone a silent but alarming transformation. Just a few decades ago, most families relied on fresh, home-cooked meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Today, brightly coloured packets, tins, and bottles have replaced fresh produce in many kitchens. They promise taste, ease, and […]
From Storybooks to Nation-Building: Reading as India’s Quiet Revolution
By: Yuvraj Malik Even in this digital-first era, the enduring appeal of books is undeniable. Across India, more young people are discovering the joy of reading in classrooms, homes, libraries, and increasingly, through mobile and digital platforms. Over the years, multiple research studies have shown children enjoy being read to, and a majority of parents […]
Agricultural Revolution in India Continues with Greater Vigor
By: Shivraj Singh Chauhan Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous reforms and farmer-centric initiatives have led to steady growth in the agriculture sector and the country has achieved record production of paddy, wheat, maize, groundnut and soybean. As per the third Advance Estimates for the production of major agricultural crops for […]
Reinterpreting Religion through the Tale of an Elephant ‘Madhuri’
By: Swami Devendra Brahmachari The story of Madhuri, a temple elephant who served the Nandani Jain Monastery for 35 years, has become a symbolic narrative about faith, tradition, and the intersection of law, politics, and religion. Recently, following a petition by PETA, Madhuri was relocated to the Jamnagar Wildlife Rescue Centre. This move sparked widespread […]
Diet Soda intake harms brain
By: Dr Vipul Gupta In today’s health-conscious world, diet sodas have long been marketed as a guilt-free alternative to their sugary counterparts, offering the same taste without the added calories. However, recent evidence suggests that what many perceive as a “healthier” option may in fact be doing more harm than good—particularly to our brains. A […]
Walking the tight rope
By: Zainab Shabir In the charged health care environment of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors of today must walk a thin tightrope between popular perception and professional duty. From hospital corridors to cyberspace, the doctor’s profession is faced with twin challenges: a rise in violence initiated by patients and increasing concerns about ethical misconduct by health […]
Time for action
By: Rafiq Makhdoomi Jammu and Kashmir once known as land saints is turning into the land of ‘drug abusers’. Kashmir has taken over Punjab in drug addiction and the ugly reality of drug addiction hides beneath it a very bitter reality. The Union Government has revealed a grim picture of the growing drug menace in […]
A generation turning white too soon
By Dr. Aftab Jan There was a time when grey hair was a gentle sign of age, a soft reminder of experience, wisdom, and a life well lived. It came with dignity, after decades of trials, losses, growth, and patience. But something strange is happening today. The symbol of old age is appearing in youth. […]
Water, water everywhere, but…
By: K S S Pillai It is well-known that water is more essential for survival than food. Death is certain without drinking water for some days, while one may live longer without food. Samuel Taylor Coleridge highlighted the problem of the shortage of drinking water in his poem ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’, where […]
Ramban–Banihal NH-44 Four-Laning
A Highway Forged by Hands, Hearts, and Himalayan Grit By: Er Navaid Runyal The road between Ramban and Banihal has always been more than asphalt and rock. For years, it was a route wrapped in fear. Families crossing it held their breath. Truckers whispered prayers at Panthiyal. Tourists returned with tales of near-misses. It was […]
