Addressing discrimination, violence, and mental health issues to ensure women’s well-being and inclusion Women are the source and spring of love, affection, and care; in the same way, she is very tender, sensitive, and susceptible to social and emotional swings in life. Every year on March 8th, we focus on bringing them out from the […]
Exploring the philosophical foundations and practical implications of ecocentrism for a sustainable future Ecocentrism is a worldview that places nature and the environment at the centre of moral consideration and ethical decision-making. It is the belief that all living and non-living elements of the natural world have inherent value and should be respected and protected. […]
Disciplinary proceedings are quasi-judicial proceedings that are required to be followed by the disciplinary authorities for the purpose of determining the veracity of allegations of misconduct levelled against a Government servant, and in case of the Government servant being found guilty of the charge, to punish him in strict conformity with the provisions of service […]
Exploring societal, economic and psychological factors contributing to unequal wages Despite constitutional guarantees, barriers persist, affecting enrolment and retention of women in education, and limiting their career prospects. The gender pay disparity in India is of a complex nature, an inequality influenced by societal norms, economic constraints, and educational disparities. There is a pronounced gap […]
Proposed strategies and innovations to minimise pesticide dependency in Kashmir Valley’s apple orchards A project proposed by SKUAST-K on the minimisation of pesticide use in agriculture was sanctioned under the Holistic Agriculture development plan in 2023, which appears to be misleading to some due to their lack of understanding of the situation on the ground. […]
Every living creature, despite any stage or status in the hierarchy of creation, acts and reacts to ensure one’s individual or collective sustenance on the surface of the earth. For the maintenance of this status quo, organisms struggle consistently until some level of satisfaction is attained, and homo sapiens, being at the helm of creation, […]
“[Translation] After several centuries, we are again giving this lesson to every Muslim woman that the very existence and bringing up…of humankind is because of you…so is the life of a nation and Ummah also based on your commandment…”- AllamaMashriqi (“Quol-e-Faisal”, 1935) The Khaksar Movement, led by Allama Mashriqi, with uniformed Khaksar Muslim women playing […]
Editorials are often regarded as the essence of newspapers; however, their completeness is contingent upon the inclusion of Op-Ed sections. This article conducts a thorough examination of the systemic challenges plaguing opinion publishing in Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring issues such as the absence of acknowledgement, insufficient feedback, obstacles to publication, time, fair compensation, and indifference […]
In today’s interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It lets us share our thoughts, connect with others, and talk about important stuff. It serves as a platform for communication, expression, and engagement on a wide range of issues. However, in the context of Kashmir, the use of social media […]
In our quest for knowledge, we constantly seek information from various sources. Whether it’s mastering a new subject or preparing for exams, we deploy diverse study techniques. Some resort to flashcards, others to highlighting notes, all in an effort to solidify concepts in memory. Among these methods, the familiar act of reading and re-reading, known […]