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Rethinking Ancient Routes to Central Asia

How Jammu and Kashmir Became a Gateway for Buddhism Kanwal Singh singhkanwaljeet1008@gmail.com For centuries, present day Jammu and Kashmir and north western Indian subcontinent has been described as a region at the edge of empires, religions and civilisations. New archaeological evidence from Kashmir, however, suggests a very different story. Far from being...

Bollywood Buzz

 Every film has been hard work; nothing comes easy: Saqib Saleem...

Actor Saqib Saleem says success in the Hindi film industry doesn't always lead to more work, something he has experienced firsthand despite earning acclaim for projects like "83", "Rangbaaz", and "Citadel". The 38-year-old actor calls himself a searcher who is always looking for the right opportunity. "There's so much work happening,...

Personality

Grenadier Munshi Ram Gone in Battle but Immortal in Courage

Haroon Imtiaz imtiazharoon990@gmail.com Many people say, "Let there be war." Yes, even I say it sometimes. I say it with pride, believing that our soldiers are ready, brave, and fearless. But then I stop and ask myself does anyone who demands war really understand its cost? Did they lose someone from...

Health

The Hidden Epidemic of ‘Normal’ Blood Reports

Bob Chris www.metabolicresetwithbob.com Walk into any clinic today and you will hear a familiar reassurance: "Your reports are normal." Blood sugar is within range, cholesterol is...

Career & Education

The Untold Struggle of Today’s Students

Between Books and Battles Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com "A student today is not merely a learner - they are a warrior navigating a battlefield of expectations, economics, and emotions." There is a certain romanticism that society has long attached to the idea of student life - a golden period of youth, camaraderie, and...

Society

Women Under Digital Threat

Bhupinder Singh Sasan bhupindersingh9.bs@gmail.com In a recent case highlighting the growing dangers of social media, a college-going girl fell victim to online deception after being lured by a boy who falsely projected himself as a successful businessman with a large enterprise. The illusion, carefully built through conversations and promises, eventually collapsed...

Book Review

A testimony of a pioneering roadmap for self-reliant India

Dr Shuvendu Majumder mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The maiden volume "Startups for Viksit Bharat-2047" represents a monumental scholarly and policy-oriented contribution to the discourse on entrepreneurship, economic development, and nation-building in contemporary India. Authored by distinguished academicians and policy thinkers including CMA CS CA Prof. (Dr.) Dinabandhu Mukhopadhyayaka Prof. D. Mukherjee], Prof. (Dr.) Raj...

Fashion

Summer-Proof Your Skin

Shahnaz Hussain glmahajan@gmail.com Is your skin feeling sticky, sweaty, and confused lately? That's summer talking. As the days stretch longer and the mercury climbs, there's a welcome shift in the air. As we move from the cooler, drier months into the warmth and humidity of early summer, our skin needs to evolve....

Summer-Proof Your Skin

Nail Care in Winters

Heritage

Is Jammu Only the ‘City of Temples’, or Something More?

Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com As a student and a resident of Jammu, I feel a deep connection with my city, its culture, and its traditions. For me, Jammu is not just a place to live, but a place full of faith, peace and beautiful temples. It is proudly known as the “City...

Science & Technology

Young Innovators Shine: Class 4 Students Turn Waste into Wonder

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com In an inspiring celebration of creativity, resilience, and environmental awareness, the students of Class 4 at The Legends School of Education, Sadrebal, Srinagar, captivated hearts with their remarkable “Best Out of Waste” activity held on April 06, 2026. The event carried special significance as it coincided with the...

Art and Culture

Pottery in Modern India: Art or Survival?

Dewanshi Verma ewanshivermaa@gmail.com Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India, with a history that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Traditionally practiced by communities known as kumhars, pottery has played an essential role in daily life by providing functional items such as earthen pots, storage vessels, and diyas....