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Tosamaidan An ethereal allure of Pir Panjal mountains

Col Satish Singh Lalotra 'You are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you. -John Muir. The unending tapestry of scenic beauties, breathtaking views, and enchanting locales left by the Himalayas finds no equal as found in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Though J&K has been for times...

Bollywood Buzz

“No one honestly speaks about female orgasm”

Bollywood film Thank You for Coming that was world-premiered in Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2023) is a sex-positive modern comedy about a woman refusing to be classified as "a bore or a whore" and pursuing her own pleasure. Bhumi Pednekar plays the lead in the film with Anil...

Personality

Lata Mangeshkar is a part of lives of most Indians

Tirthankar Mitra Her voice could have launched a thousand ships. It did not; instead a million or more persons listen with rapt attention whenever Lata Mangeshkar songs are broadcast and today September 28 when her birth anniversary  observed, it was be no exception. One would hear Mangeshkar's bhajans first thing in...

Health

Understanding Gallstone Disease

Dr Sahil Sandal Gallstone disease is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it may not always make headlines, understanding this...

Career & Education

Significance of Geological education in India

Amit Sharma Geology is widely defined as an archival and analytic science that studies the Earth's systems and conditions, including those of the atmosphere and oceans, in order to better understand Earth for society's benefit. It is an applied science that is relevant to society in that it satisfies many...

Society

Navigating the preteen years

Anita Singh Before I start, I would like to make a commitment to myself that I am on a mission to help the people who are preparing to get into the journey of Parenting. I agree that every child is unique and so is the parent, but both can create...

Book Review

A stupendous work on J&K History

K N Pandita Name of Book : Rajatarangini of Composite State of Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh from 1846 AD to 2019 AD Author of Book : Dr K Jeerath, IAS Foreword by DrKaran Singh, Pages 728 728-page history accounting for 173 years (1846 - 2019 AD) of Kashmir history, is a stupendous work demanding...

Fashion

Home-made clay face packs for Summer

Shahnaz Husain Clays have been used in beauty care and in treating ailments for centuries. We have heard about the Dead Sea Clay, which is extremely rich in minerals and has powerful healing properties. Fuller's Earth, or Multani Mitti anatural clay, is used extensively for home-made packs. Clay is said to...

Heritage

Chikriwood craft of Rajouri A reverence for nature and tradition receives...

Dr Zishan Ahmad Wani, Qamer Ridwan Nestled within the serene landscapes of Rajouri, amid the breathtaking vistas of Jammu and Kashmir, a centuries-old tradition thrives, infusing life into wood and weaving a tapestry of heritage, culture, and nature. The art of Chikri woodcraft transcends not only economic sustenance but also...

Science & Technology

The perils of Extravagant V-logging

Bilal Gani In an age where the digital realm has become an integral part of our daily lives, the phenomenon of vlogging has surged to the forefront, captivating the attention of the younger generation. The allure of sharing personal experiences, gaining online fame, and potentially reaping financial rewards has drawn...

Art and Culture

The Other Side of GI “Kashmir Pashmina”

Saumya Verma Sundan "In Jhelum's windings, or in 'tree of life': Such blended colours artists' palettes ape Closer than weaver's shuttle plying strife. This art is lost! The spirit of this age In love's laborious crafts will not engage." ~ Mrs. Percy Brown, Chenar Leaves: Poems of Kashmir, London. According to popular belief, Zain-ul-Abidin, a prince...