Folklore, archaeology, and oral traditions suggest towards Vaishnav traditions in the mountains of Ramban Robin Koul robinkoul0307@gmail.com With this study, I attempt to open a new direction for research into the history of Ramban- the possible presence of an ancient Vishnu cult in the mountains of the present-day Ramban district. Historically and...

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was in Kolkata to promote his upcoming film Aakhri Sawal, a politically charged drama framed as a high-stakes intellectual debate over the 100-year history and ideological legacy of the RSS. The Bollywood icon and Dadasaheb Phalke winner spoke about his son Namashi's performance, politically conscious...

Vinit Kumar Jha Utpal It was a winter morning in the second week of January 2024 at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi. I was sitting in the waiting area for my flight to Jammu as I was returning from the 55th convocation at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC),...

Dr Harneet Kour | Dr Ravdeep Singh ravdeep.13@gmail.com For many dog owners, a plump pet waddling across the living room, eyes fixed pleadingly on a biscuit,...

Dr. Akshay Gupta drakshay.ortho@gmail.com Competitive examinations have always been associated with hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and ambition. Yet, at certain moments, they begin to test something far deeper than academic preparation alone - emotional resilience, patience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm during uncertainty. For many young students preparing for examinations...

Urvi Gupta Mahajanurvi26@gmail.com "Bas 10 minutes aur…" "I'll start after some time." "Kal se pakka." These are not just casual excuses or harmless statements. Most people have said them at some point in their lives. It doesn't matter if it's a student putting off studying, a worker delaying an important task, or...

Dr. Abhimanyu Dev Singh Billawaria Anju "Sahgal" Gupta's "O Se Aurat" is a reflective, socially engaged work that examines the condition, identity, and emotional realities of women in contemporary Indian society. The book moves beyond conventional celebratory narratives of womanhood and instead offers a balanced discussion of women's struggles, sacrifices,...

Shahnaz Husain Are you tired of applying a number of makeup products every morning to look pretty? Do we really have to succumb and play slaves to the hottest trend in makeup and the cosmetic world? Or is there a way to make us feel better without having to apply layer...

Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com The first time I saw the photographs of General Zorawar Singh's Haveli in Vijaypur, Reasi - from 1975, 1999, and now in 2026 - I felt a deep shock, a wrenching sense of loss. What was once a proud palace has withered into near ruin. These images...

Dr Goldi Hazari oldihazari@gmail.com Imagine measuring the entire planet without ever leaving your city. This feat, seemingly impossible in our modern age of satellites and advanced technology, was achieved centuries ago by a brilliant mind in ancient India. Back in 500 CE, the renowned mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata accomplished precisely this,...

Dr Deepshikha Sharma Rutt Raade, also known locally as Minjra, is a traditional seasonal folk practice associated with the cultural heritage of the Dogra people. It is closely linked with the monsoon season and is traditionally observed over a period of about one month. This tradition reflects the close relationship...