Prof R K Uppal uppalmlt@gmail.Com A PhD supervisor is supposed to be a mentor, guide, critic and intellectual partner. For a young researcher entering the difficult world of advanced scholarship, the supervisor can become one of the most influential people...
Rakesh Magotra rakesh.magotra@jkbmail.com At a tea stall in Jammu, a customer finishes a cup of chai, scans a QR code and is on the way in no time. Another one in a busy Mumbai market, makes the same small gesture...
Swati Suman swatisuman1106@gmail.com Navratri holds a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of Jammu. Every year, as the nine-day festival begins, the region takes on a distinct festive character. Temples welcome devotees, homes become centres of prayer, and...
Harsha Kakar harshakakararticles.com Nature of warfare is changing as seen from ongoing conflicts. In the Indian context, despite both its adversaries being nuclear powers, there is ample scope for prolonged conflicts under a nuclear umbrella. It is also true that...
K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com At times, an authoritarian family head bends to resolve discord and protect unity and harmony. While the family views this compromise as wise, neighbours might see it as a weakening of parental authority and the beginning...
K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com Strange but unconfirmed rumors have been making the rounds in the valley's political circles regarding an impending cabinet reshuffle. Observers note a growing undercurrent of discontent among some NC MLAs and ministers under Chief Minister Omar...
Sir, This is in connection with the news published in Daily excelsior on 17/5/2026 with the title " Govt directs GMC Jammu HOD to desist immediately from Private Practice " It is pertinent to mention that vide Govt Order No...
Sir, I support the demand 'Give Paddar's Buddhist a Legislative voice' (DE 17 Dec) by Rinchan Namgyal from Paddar. A small Buddhist locality in a sequestered Himalayan valley in Paddar area of Kishtwar has historical as well as cultural significance.As...
Sir, Apropos the news item, appearing in your 28 Oct. DE, the recommendations of the panel regarding doubling of the salary of MLAs, provision of Rs. 75 lakh for house loan and RS.25 lakh as car advance, is widely hailed...
Sir, The recent strain in Indo-U.S. relations must be seen in perspective. History shows that India has weathered such phases before—be it during the 1971 Bangladesh war or after the nuclear tests of the 1980s when sanctions were imposed. Each...
Sir, The successful execution of the Tawi Riverfront Development Project has proved to be a game-changer for Jammu. When the river recorded its highest-ever discharge this year, the city stood safe, unlike the devastation of 2014. The diaphragm wall and...
Sir, The latest NIRF 2025 rankings have brought a wave of encouragement for Jammu and Kashmir. The University of Kashmir’s leap to 59th in the Overall Category and its place among the top-10 State Public Universities marks a proud moment,...