Beyond Goodbyes: The Enduring Legacy Of Human Connections

Beyond Goodbyes: The Enduring Legacy Of Human Connections

Analysing the delicate dynamics of human interactions: pain, beauty, memories and beyond The most bittersweet melody of existence resonates through human relationships; the allegro of connection, the lingering adagio of attachment, and the poignant staccato of parting. Amid the brisk chatter of fleeting acquaintances and occasional close sojourns, we continue to draw a definitive pattern, […]

Need for improved hygiene standards at District Hospital Pulwama

Need for improved hygiene standards at District Hospital Pulwama

My recent visit to the District Hospital Pulwama highlighted a concerning issue that demands immediate attention – the lack of cleanliness in the emergency ward. While the medical staff, including doctors and nurses, exhibited commendable dedication and professionalism, the overall hygiene, especially the condition of bedding and bed sheets, left much to be desired. The […]

Dry spell: Can mere protestations and prayers make a difference?

Dry spell: Can mere protestations and prayers make a difference?

Ignorance, which in matters of morals extenuates the crime, is itself, in intellectual matters, a crime of the first order: Joubert As we anticipate snowfall in the coming days, let’s reflect before the snow blankets everything, burying our worries and prayers made with tears and supplications. Allow me to share a private message from my […]

Life, living and livelihood through the teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS)

Life, living and livelihood through the teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS)

Life, living and livelihood are the three fundamental issues that humans grapple with. The explanations of these three issues are convoluted. They are defined and elaborated by confusion, chaos and suffering. One needs to go through trials and troubles to experience them in their entirety. Hazrat Ali (AS) has defined these three issues to simplify […]

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Breaking the Chains of Exam Anxiety

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Breaking the Chains of Exam Anxiety

Yet another game-changing edition, the 7th in a series, of ParikshaPeCharcha (PPC) is scheduled on January 29, 2024, from 11 AM onwards in a town hall format. Over a period of time, ParikshaPeCharcha has emerged as a unique programme in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly interacts with school students. The Ministry of Education (MoE) […]

Social Media Influencers and their impact on society

Social Media Influencers and their impact on society

Exploring the impact of Social Media Influencers on culture, education, business and the lingering concerns of misinformation, cultural imperialism and lack of accountability Social Media Influencers (SMIs) refer to content creators, entertainment and art vloggers, online gamers, and online streamers, who have gained a sizable following on these platforms. Social Media Influencers have replaced traditional […]

Reviving Moral Education in India: The Role of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Reviving Moral Education in India: The Role of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Exploring the importance of moral values in education and the NEP’s emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals Moral education may be defined as helping children and young people to acquire a set of beliefs and values regarding what is right and wrong. This set of beliefs guides their intentions, attitudes, and behaviours towards others and their […]

Analyzing the Right to Vote and major electoral reforms under the Constitution of India

Analyzing the Right to Vote and major electoral reforms under the Constitution of India

British statesman and writer, Winston Churchill, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (U.K), highlighted the importance of the vote in a democratic election in the following words: “At the bottom of all tributes paid to democracy is the little man, walking into a little booth, with a little pencil, making a […]

Achabal Spring: A Timeless Oasis of Beauty and Serenity in Kashmir

Achabal Spring: A Timeless Oasis of Beauty and Serenity in Kashmir

The spring of Achabal is perhaps the largest in Kashmir. Its old name was Akshvala, but it doesn’t seem to have been much known in medieval times. Abul Fazal speaks in Ain-e-Akbari as “a foundation which shoots up to the height of a cubit and is scarcely equalled for its coldness, limpidity, and refreshing qualities. […]

Unveiling the timeless wisdom: A profound exploration of life’s lessons in ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho

Unveiling the timeless wisdom: A profound exploration of life’s lessons in ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho

This masterpiece resonates with dreams, resilience and life’s profound lessons, provides a roadmap for unlocking the magic of one’s own dreams As the three-month-long winter vacations were announced by the school education department, teachers got some respite from a year-long schedule. Amidst the cosy winter days, a friend of mine recommended a literary gem that […]

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