In the right direction

08/06/2023
The Cabinet's decision to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of Kharif and paddy crops will go a long way in benefiting the farmers in India. The decision is a welcome move towards safeguarding the interests of our farmers who have been reeling under the effects of low crop prices and droughts over the past few years. The government has increased the MSP of paddy by Rs 72 per quintal, which now stands at Rs 1,940 per quintal. The MSP of pulses has been hiked by up to Rs 425 per quintal an...

Children with disabilities are disadvantaged on most measures of child well-being

08/06/2023
The National Family Health Survey must include specific questions about disabilities to help formulate appropriate policy. India has 2.68 crore persons with a disability, according to the 2011 Census. However, with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, of 2016, now recognizing 21 types of disabilities, this number is expected to increase manifold. A robust policy is critical to encompass their aspirations and ensure all persons with disability achieve their full potential and play an ac...

Railways need to embrace AI

08/06/2023
Railway safety can be improved by using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has the ability to rapidly process large amounts of data and information, resulting in early warnings about critical equipment failures and potential outages. The drastic collision of three trains in Odisha's Balasore brought the issue of railway safety to the fore. With the tragic death of nearly 288 passengers, it is one of the biggest train accidents in India. The results of the detailed investigation will come late...

A momentous occasion

07/06/2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming address to the US Congress is a momentous occasion for India. He will become the first Indian Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of the US Congress twice, an honor that reflects the growing importance of India as a global power and the strength of the relationship between India and the United States. The comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US is built upon the foundation of shared democratic values and strong people-to-...

Cycling and the environment-”A friendly bond”

07/06/2023
The natural environment is a complete ecological unit that function as natural system without massive civilized human intervention, including all vegetation, microorganisms, soil, rocks, the atmosphere, and natural phenomena that occur within their boundaries and their nature. Universal natural resources and physical phenomena that lack clear-cut boundaries, such as air, water, and climate, as well as energy, radiation, electric charge, and magnetism, not originating from civilized human action...

The importance of choosing the right career is the most complicated one

07/06/2023
Career is defined as 'A particular occupation for which one is trained'. We understand it's far-reaching impact and it's scope, even more, better, than we have ever realised. This scenario wasn't evident in ancient times, nobody cared about career, everybody was happy with whatever profession they were pursuing. Industrialisation and the growth of education in the global economy, made us realise the importance of career and how one can plan a career. Thus, in times when we could think of being ...

A New Era of Peace and Prosperity

06/06/2023
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has come a long way since the historic decision to abrogate Article 370 in August 2019. This move, followed by a massive crackdown on terror supporters, has resulted in a significant decline in separatist activities and Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The credit for this transformation goes to the relentless efforts of Indian security forces, intelligence agencies, and the central government, which have shown an unwavering commitment to eradicate terror fr...

Kashmir under Modi: From conflict to concord

06/06/2023
Jammu Kashmir during nine years of NDA rule has graduated from environment of conflict to a milieu of concord, harmony and reconciliation; Girdhari Lal Raina NDA government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed its 9th year in office. Various aspects of this period from 2014 to 2023 are being discussed throughout the world. Everyone is evaluating performance of the government and leadership of Narendra Modi from her/his point of view. Understanding impact of Modi government and...

Strengthening US-India strategic partnership

05/06/2023
The visit of US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to India is an important opportunity to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. The United States and India have been working to deepen their defense ties in recent years, recognizing the shared interests and challenges facing both nations in the Indo-Pacific region. The transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware is an area where increased bilateral cooperation between the US and India is parti...

Thermal Imaging based diagnosis for Dermatological Diseases

05/06/2023
Research work in the fast-emerging field of IT and Computer Science are going on the 52-year Jammu University is going apace and it is a matter pride that some talented girls along with boys are doing commendable research work of far-reaching importance. The Computer Science Department of JU is also doing a future-oriented research work with wide-ranging applications and significant implication. I am doing a pioneer research on the important topic related to\ Derma-tological diseases which ar...

Immersion of medals in sacred Ganga

05/06/2023
The attempt of immersing the Gold Medals, Bronze Medals by the protesting wrestlers won by them in Rio Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, Commonwealth games as well as in Asian games at 'Har-Ki-Pouri' in Haridwar (Uttrakhand) as symbolic protest, is not just painful but a black dot in the history of sports where sports are propagated in very high tone by the government such as 'Khelo India'. A large gathering assembled at Har-ki-Pauri, raising their emotions high, and witnessing the wrestlers' poignant ...

How to become a Photojournalist

05/06/2023
Photojournalists capture photographs that appear in major newspapers with news pieces, feature stories, event reports, and other content. Photographers may work for local newspapers, national periodicals, or internet media. They take, edit, and submit images for clients or businesses to publish. Photojournalists appear to have a straightforward goal: to take photos that tell a story about relevant current events. However, that aim is frequently easier said than done, and the labor required by a...

Significant boost to energy sector

04/06/2023
Kishtwar, a beautiful town located in Jammu and Kashmir, is on its way to becoming a major power hub in North India. With the ongoing development of power projects, Kishtwar is set to generate a massive 6000 MW of power, which will provide a significant boost to the country's energy sector. The power projects currently under construction in Kishtwar include the Pakal Dul, Kwar, and Kiru hydroelectric power projects. Once completed, these projects are expected to generate 2164 MW, 540 MW, and 62...

How Unseasonal rains will affect Crops and inflation

04/06/2023
The crops that are yet to be harvested, and the plants which are currently being grown, will be affected due to the unseasonal rain in May, Unseasonal Rain In May: Northwest India, central India and the southern peninsula received higher-than-normal rainfall from April 27, 2023, to May 3. In the first three days of May, these regions received 18 per cent, 268 per cent, and 88 per cent higher-than-normal rainfall, respectively. As a whole, the country received 28 per cent higher-than-normal rain...

Facial Mist for skin Brightening

04/06/2023
We're well into the sweltering heat of summer. Looking fresh and glowing all day long can be quite a task, especially in summer when skin is exposed to harsh weather, scorching heat, sweating, and pollution. Homemade Face mists are great skin coolers to beat the scorching heat that will keep your skin shining and your pockets safe. A face mist helps refresh the skin and keep it balanced throughout the day. Whether you want to hydrate your parched skin, brighten your faded complexion or restore...

Social media playing with the social fabric

04/06/2023
There was a time when people used to meet and talk to each other in person and write letters to each other. People used to spend most of their time with family members and people used to value their relationships too so this was the situation with earlier generations. But today everything has changed people spend most of their time on social media and now you can easily stay connected with people you meet in your life even far away and you can also get updates about their life and life. wha...

Lack of attention

03/06/2023
The train accident in Odisha that left more than 70 people dead and 350 injured is a tragic reminder of the safety issues faced by India's railway system. Year after year, we see similar accidents occurring across the country, claiming hundreds of innocent lives. It is a fact that the Indian railways are the lifeline of our nation, but it is equally true that our railways' infrastructure and safety measures are far from perfect. It is high time that we acknowledge this issue and take appropriat...

The return of National talent search exam

03/06/2023
The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) - to scout for and support school level talent is set to make a comeback in a new avatar, offering a higher number of scholarships to students from younger age, and ensuring increased representation of girls and rural students. The government may opt for a single national-level exam instead of a two stage one earlier. The education ministry is also considering holding the new NTSE at class 8 level instead of class 10 and "nurturing" the selected ...

A positive development

02/06/2023
The resolution of the boundary dispute between India and Nepal is a positive development for both countries and for the region as a whole. The agreement was reached during the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, which also saw the signing of several agreements aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.The boundary dispute between India and Nepal has been a long-standing issue, with both countries claiming the Kalapani-Lipu...

Model of an Ancient Education

02/06/2023
Ancient Indian educational system focused on building a disciplined and value based culture. Human values such as trust, respect, honesty, dignity, and courtesy are the building blocks of any free, advanced society. These values and authentic culture have crowned the title of 'Vishwaguru' to India. But India has lost the title of 'Vishwaguru' due to prolonged struggle and weakening of moral strength. India weakened by losing its rich values and culture. Under a conspiracy, the British weakened ...

Milk: A basic part of a healthy & balanced diet

02/06/2023
Milk is a major part of our diet. It is also considered a complete food. It is a major source of valuable nutrients such as vitamins A, B, D, B12, carbohydrate, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein etc, that help in supporting a growing body. Milk and its products (i.e. curd and ghee) are three of the five elements of Panchagavya, which is used in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of various incurable diseases. 87% of cow's milk is water and the remaining 13% consists of proteins, fats...

Tobacco- “Pathway towards slow death”

02/06/2023
Tobacco is one of the most notoriously abused drug substances among the rural and urban populations in the developing world. According the Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) India, the originof Tobacco cultivation is located in the Peruvian/ Ecuadoraen Andes. Estimates for its first date of cultivation range from 5000-3000 BC. According to one source, tobacco was in existence in Asia even during the 12th century, when it was not known elsewhere. It was not only used as an intoxicant but ...