NATO faces a tough challenge
US President Donald Trump’s over ambitious plans to seize control of Greenland is raising huge political storms with various countries even sensing it as an end of the 12 nation alliance, NATO. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize control of Greenland as he sees emergence of China and Russia as two potential powers […]
Kashmir’s Handicrafts hold immense potential
Just the other day Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Department’s Calendar-2026, which is being promoted as a visual tribute celebrating the timeless craft traditions of Kashmir. Handicrafts, especially from Kashmir Valley have been one of the key attractions for tourists and visitors to the valley. The region is renowned for its […]
Steady growth
Maintaining a steady growth during these days when the world economy and trade is shrinking and witnessing a slump means that the planning and policies that are followed have to be extraordinary. The policies followed by India need a mention here as it seems evident from the fact that India is projected to grow at […]
Managing Population growth
The increase in population level in any region is considered a burden on natural and other resources. Though this seems true to some extent but an expanding population also marks a substantial growth in human resources. This statement may seem to be working in the developed nations but the emerging and developing economies like ours […]
Skilling the youth
Skills in today’s world act as a passport for our youth to secure jobs as Industry norms across the world have changed drastically. Skills needed to secure jobs across various sectors keep on updating and the new generation has to remain abreast with such changes and keep on improvising on their skills. It is lack […]
Snow is essential for Kashmir
We are amidst Chilla-i-Kalan, the harshest phase of Kashmir’s winter but ironically we are again witnessing a quiet January marked by intense cold and an unsettling absence of snow. Traditionally known for heavy snowfall and frequent western disturbances, this year’s Chillai-Kalan is unfolding under largely clear skies, turning January into one of the driest mid-winter […]
Strides in healthcare
Healthcare remains the top parameters for any region to gauge its development and progress. Though, Jammu and Kashmir did not have much to boast about its improvement in healthcare services and infrastructure during the past, but the recent years have witnessed a tremendous growth and movement forward on this front. The UT is quietly but […]
Need to utilise winter vacations for students benefit
Mohammad Iqbal Khandy Education can change lives, communities and nations even. Unlike the material ammunition that brings damage, education builds peace, growth and hope. In every community, history reveals that people rise through the power of knowledge. So, we say education is power. The term ‘Education’ is defined by the educationists in different ways. Some […]
We cannot survive without water
The unusual change in the weather patterns in Kashmir has caused concerns among environmentalists as the region’s water systems are facing severe stress. Kashmir’s lifeline, the River Jhelum is delivering a stark and unsettling signal. At Sangam in south Kashmir — the river’s most critical hydrological gauge — the Jhelum was flowing at minus 0.71 […]
Use technological advancements for betterment
We have misused technology badly. Though, people across the globe have been doing so, but when it comes to a place like Kashmir the consequences of misuse of technology seem to be much greater. In present times one such tool that has been misused to the hilt is internet. Today connectivity is no longer a […]