Replacing corporal punishment with positive discipline fosters confident, curious and motivated learners, laying the foundation for a brighter future
There was a time when children...
As public confidence declines, healthcare professionals must reaffirm their commitment to integrity, transparency and compassionate care to preserve the noble dignity of the medical...
Introducing age-appropriate sex education in schools and at home is essential to address emotional and developmental challenges, prevent harmful practices and promote healthy living...
India’s rise to the fourth spot globally is not accidental; it reflects a blend of several critical factors working synergistically
India has reached a historic...
There is a very thin line between freedom and slavery to stultitia
Many people intend to be liberals, free-minded and progressive, but in chasing that...
A heartfelt tribute to fathers worldwide, recognising their strength, sacrifices, guidance and unwavering love as we reflect on their profound impact across generations
Every year,...
Reassess reservation policies in J&K to ensure fair opportunities
Honourable Chief Minister
Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Subject: Reassessment of reservation policy
Through this open letter, I...
Not all that glitters is gold—sometimes, it’s just city lights reflecting off broken glass
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Pre-primary education, designed for children under six, plays a pivotal role in cognitive and emotional development—85% of a child's brain develops between ages 0...
In India, there are estimated 5-30 million child labourers, with UP, Bihar, Rajasthan accounting for 55% of country’s cases
Child labour remains a significant global...
With 60% of posts reserved for categories and relaxed standards for reserved candidates, deserving OM candidates face marginalization, raising urgent questions about fairness, national...
90% Kashmiris practice basic hygiene, but only 50% know safe storage, according to a 2023 study
On Eid al-Adha, the valleys and towns of Kashmir come...
With over 7,500 km of coastline and a strategic location, India’s port sector is a vital driver of trade, employment and economic development
India, with...
How a ‘cheat’ exposed the biases hidden in Mehmood Ghaznavi’s court
Once, Sultan Mehmood Ghaznavi said to his courtiers, “I have a cherished desire to...
These healthcare professionals overcome infrastructure challenges to serve people with unwavering commitment
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Living in a digital age that whizzes information to our fingertips, with glowing screens and endless entertainment, we have almost forgotten books in this...
Data shows rural women’s participation in paddy cultivation has declined 40 per cent since the 2000s
June in Kashmir once carried the earthy scent of...
Annual production could fill 23 million trucks bumper-to-bumper circling Earth 1.5 times – with just 9% recycled
Plastic pollution is a pressing global environmental crisis...