Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Banish the ‘liquid deaths’ now The recurring mass murder by methanol-laced spurious liquor recently claiming 18 precious lives is a catastrophic systemic failure not a mere tragedy. National Crime Records Bureau statistics paint a horrifying picture of thousands choked to death by bootleg rings. Yet our enforcement remains dangerously flaccid. To permanently erase […]
Early Detection, Timely Treatment Matters in Cancer Cases
Dr. Dodul Mondal Cancer is no longer a rare disease. With rising cases across the world, almost every family today knows someone affected by cancer. According to global estimates, millions of new cancer cases are diagnosed every year, and the numbers continue to rise steadily. Despite advances in treatment, fear, myths, delayed diagnosis, and lack […]
Leadership Is Not a Position, It Is a Responsibility
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Leadership is one of the most discussed but least understood ideas in human society. Many people think leadership means holding a title, occupying a chair, giving orders, or standing above others. But real leadership is far deeper than position. It is the ability to guide people with wisdom, courage, fairness, vision, and […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Online Gaming Industry in Jeopardy The Supreme Court’s retrospective tax ruling has plunged India’s booming online gaming sector into unprecedented turmoil, leaving over 100,000 jobs hanging in limbo. By threatening tax outflows that drastically exceed top line revenues this regulatory turbulence paralyzes compliant domestic operators. Imposing excessive fiscal pressure on an industry built […]
World no Tobacco day
Rayees Ahmad Kumar The history of World Anti-Tobacco Day dates back to 1987 when the World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution calling for a day dedicated to highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use. It is observed on May 31st every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and […]
Dachigam National Park – Kashmir’s living wilderness in a changing world
Mohammad Hanief Just 22 kilometers from the heart of Srinagar lies one of India’s most remarkable natural sanctuaries — Dachigam National Park, a 141-square-kilometer expanse of forested slopes, alpine meadows, and clear mountain streams nestled in the Zabarwan Range. This park, whose name means “ten villages” in Kashmiri, was established over a century ago to […]
Technology in Service of Tribal Dignity
Ranjana Chopra In the forests, hills, and remote habitations that stretch across our country, a quiet yet consequential transformation is underway. Tribal communities, long awaiting their rightful place at the center of India’s development story, are today emerging as active architects of the nation’s progress. This is the spirit that underlies Janjatiya Garima Utsav: a […]
Cracks In The Oil Crown
Kanchan Basu On April 29, 2026, the ‘United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) announced it would leave the ‘Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC), ending nearly six decades of membership. The decision, effective May 1, 2026, removes one of the group’s largest producers. ‘OPEC’ traces its origins to September 1960, when representatives from Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, BHAVYA Scheme: Industrial Boom or White Elephant? The Centre’s ₹33,660 crore Bhavya scheme to develop 100 plug & play industrial parks sounds visionary yet it risks becoming another bureaucratic white elephant. Allocating four months for states to rush applications for 50 parks under a competitive model is recklessly hurried. True industrial hubs require […]
Modern Construction Practices A Must in Earthquake-Prone Regions
Zayeem-Ul-Islam India is one of the most earthquake-sensitive countries in the world, especially the Himalayan belt, including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Northeast region. The recent discussions regarding India’s revised seismic zonation once again highlighted the urgent need for safer and more scientific construction practices. Currently, India is officially divided into four […]