The NEET scandal exposes deep-rooted problems in India’s education system. The removal of Pradeep Kumar Joshi as the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) has raised serious concerns about the fairness of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). How could someone in such a high-ranking position be trusted to investigate irregularities within … Read more
The temperature just hit a scorching 50 degrees Celsius, and you’re probably reaching for the AC remote right now. But wait a minute before you crank it up and feel guilty about that cool blast of air. Here’s the thing: while your AC does use energy, is it the villain in the climate change story? … Read more
Imagine the magic of Kashmir – snow-capped peaks glistening, warm fire crackling, and the aroma of Kahwa and Ksheer chai ( Noon Chai) swirling in the crisp mountain air. But amidst these wonders, there’s a simpler magic, a symbol of Kashmir’s soul – the Kangri. The Kangri is an earthen pot, a beacon of hope in … Read more
The Brutal Killing of Sarvanand Kaul Premi On the fateful night of April 30th, 1990, armed men with extreme views barged into Sarvanand Kaul Premi’s home in Kashmir. They forcefully gathered the family into one room and looted all their valuables like gold, jewellery, cash, and fine clothes. The men even yanked off any gold … Read more
Main Kashmir Pandit Hoon, Apne Hi Desh Mein Dandit Hoon (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, Tortured in My Own Country). For over three decades, this has been my reality. The exodus, meant to be temporary, stole my home, my land, and my very identity. We, the Kashmiri Pandits, were driven from our ancestral lands by … Read more
Sarla Bhat, a young woman from Anantnag in Kashmir, embodied the spirit of service. Born into a Kashmiri Pandit family, she chose nursing as her path, driven by a deep empathy and a desire to heal. Her dedication was evident in her daily routine at the prestigious Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar. Her patients found … Read more
Here are the correct answers to yesterday’s Indian Film quiz#1 Question 1: The Enigmatic Detective In this classic Indian film, the protagonist is an enigmatic detective with a penchant for deductive reasoning who unravels the mystery behind a baffling murder in a remote hill station. The film was shot in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Can you name … Read more