"Culture is not just something we inherit; it is something we live every day." Jammu's cultural heritage is deeply rooted in Dogra traditions, history, and values. Folkdance like Kud dance, Heren dance, and singing reflect the emotions and stories of the land. These art forms were once an integral part...

Actor Taapsee Pannu believes women-led and unconventional films are on the verge of becoming "extinct" as there is a lack of support from audiences for such stories. Pannu, who has seamlessly balanced both mainstream and offbeat cinema, has built a reputation as a dependable performer and featured in a series...

K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com Book Review: Fifty Years As A Journalist Author: Mulk Raj Saraf Publisher: Jamna Devi Gian Devi Saraf Trust (JDGD) Printer: Notion Press Price: Rs. 299 In the contemporary digital age, where news cycles refresh by the second and information is ubiquitous, it is difficult to imagine a time when the mere...

The Silent Thief of Vitality Dr Randhir Singh dr.randhirlo@gmail.com If your dog appears lethargic, skips meals, or lacks energy, it may not be temporary. Anemia, a condition...

Ruchi Chabra ruchildin@gmail.com The Reality of Examinations in India Examinations occupy a powerful place in the Indian education system. Marks and marksheets matter. They influence opportunities, admissions, and academic pathways, and ignoring this reality serves no one. However, when marks become the sole measure of worth, learning begins to shrink and anxiety...

True joy for children begins with inner balance and awareness in parents MAAsterG Most parents often wonder- How to raise happy children in today's times. When the word happy arises, its opposite-sad-inevitably follows. Happiness and sadness are two sides of the same coin. If you experience happiness, sadness will also come, because...

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Long before printed books, mobile screens and formal classrooms entered the lives of Dogra children, wisdom travelled naturally from one generation to another through the spoken word. Knowledge was not confined to pages; it lived in voices, gestures and shared moments. Among the most engaging and intellectually nourishing...

Shahnaz Husain glmahajan@gmail.com Love smelling great from head to toe, but find your regular perfume fades quickly or feels wrong for your hair? Hair perfume is a specially formulated fragrance designed for hair health, for moisture and shine. It's become a popular addition to beauty routines, offering a unique way to carry fragrance...

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Krimachi (Bhoti/Bhuti) (Lat. 32°57'52.97"N; Long. 75°07'11.23"E; Elev. 2,595 ft): The salubrious and small village of Krimachi, situated on a hillock on the western side of a tributary of the River Devak - called Bhuteshwari or Biru Nallah - near the fort, lies to the west of Laddha Dhar,...

Maj Gen SK Sharma (Retd.) shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzz word which is used in day to day conversations, policy documents as well as the educational institutions these days. Even the Govt. of India is taking keen interest in building AI ecosystem in the country. About two years ago,...

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com The region of Jammu, nestled between the plains of Punjab and the majestic Himalayas is a land where faith breathes through its hills, rivers and village pathways. Beyond the grand temples and established religious institutions lies a vibrant spiritual tradition rooted in folk deities -local guardians,...