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Hope new Parliament welcomes more wit and humour
Ashok Ogra
Today, the Prime Minister dedicates the new Parliament House to the nation. Indeed a proud moment for all Indians. However, for world's largest democracy to regain its respect and stature, the elected representatives must eschew confrontational posturing and instead engage in meaningful debates and discussion. That presupposes no...
Bollywood Buzz
‘Want to explore OTT more’
Veteran actor Aanjjan Srivastav, who has a huge body of work spanning theatre, film and web series, is keen to work in the Bengali film industry which remains his top priority. In conversation with Souvik Ghosh at Loafer's Cafe in Kolkata, Srivastav, who helmed popular TV shows like Wagle...
Personality
‘Music has a connection with Soul’
Rajeshwar Singh Raju
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.
Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul."
Said Plato, an eminent ancient Greek...
Health
Understanding Patchy Hair Loss
Dr. Mubashar Mashqoor Mir
Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss, typically in patches. This condition affects approximately 2% of the...
Career & Education
Scholarship Alert
Scholarship Name 1: GyanDhan Scholarship 2023
Description: GyanDhan Scholarship 2023 is an opportunity offered by Gyandhan (India's first education financing marketplace) to financially support postgraduate-level students. The aim of this programme is to provide financial support to those students who are taking an education loan and want to lessen their...
Society
Avoiding Judgement, Respecting Relationships
Mohanji
Today, I watched a one-minute short film that made me think about some aspects of life.
The story goes like this…
A man hired an auto-rickshaw which is a taxi on three wheels, and common in India. The movie begins with the vehicle stopped at a traffic light, waiting for the...
Book Review
Glimpses of Jammu’s glorious past and present
O P Sharma
Name of Book: Jammu Then and Now
Author : Shiv Chander Sharma
Publishers: BFC Publications, Lucknow.
www.bfcpulications.com
Rate: Paper back edition Rs 305
and kindle edition (on Amazon only) @ Rs111
The book in English, written by an eminent author of many books including Antiquities, History, Culture and Shrines of Jammu in 1997,...
Fashion
Tips for Thinning Hair
Shahnaz Husain
While hair thinning and loss are common with age, watching your hairline go back a few millimeters each time you look in the mirror can feel justifiably stressful. Hair loss can result from genetic factors, nutrient deficiencies, stress, and several health conditions. You’re born with about 100,000 follicles...
Heritage
Legends of Ramban
Robin Koul
Located on the highest point of Shankh Pal ridge or Patnidar Ridge line along with Nathtop, at an elevation of 9530 feet, there is a temple dedicated to Naga Deity Shankpal Ji. "Shankh-pal" word comes from the Sanskrit meaning "caretaker of the conch shell". He is considered as...
Science & Technology
Personal Genetic DNA tests
Dr. Swarkar Sharma
Personal genetic DNA tests are already becoming increasingly popular and accessible globally. These tests, commonly known as direct-to-consumer genetic tests, provide individuals with information about their genetic makeup and can offer insights into various aspects of their health, including predisposition to many diseases.
As genetic research continues to...
Art and Culture
‘Colors of Jammu & Kashmir’ outshines in G20 Srinagar
Mohd Yaseen
The ultimate attraction of G20 Srinagar was the mega presentation of 'Colors of Jammu & Kashmir'- a presentation of J&K Academy of Art Culture & Languages, Department of Culture, Government of Jammu & Kashmir by Natrang Jammu conceived, designed and directed by internationally acclaimed theatre director Padamshree Balwant...
Editorial
New Parliament – A symbol of emerging India
Red corner notices for terrorists