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Holding on to Heritage of Jammu
"Culture is not just something we inherit; it is something we live every day."
Jammu's cultural heritage is deeply rooted in Dogra traditions, history, and...
Border Area Sports
From Slogan to Substance
Col Satish Singh Lalotra
slalotra4729@gmail.com
In official files and ceremonial speeches that have nowadays become the wont of modern day politicians all across...
History of Paddar from Chhatragarh to Gulabgarh
Mandeep Chouhan
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"Ratnu, you know that you are my subject. Why did you observe mourning ritual of tonsuring your head and shaving your beard upon...
Republic Day Beyond Parades
Dr Vikas Sharma
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Every Republic Day, the country wakes up early, turns on the television, and congratulates itself. Parades roll on, uniforms look perfect, flags...
Ramnagar Fort The Legacy and Cult of Warriors
Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan
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Ramnagar Fort, a majestic architectural landmark situated at Udhampur district 40 kms west of Udhampur and it lies near the serene...
Artificial Intelligence and the Blind Spot of Leadership
Why history warns us against underestimating transformative technologies
Prof Suresh Chander
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Every major technological shift in history has followed a familiar pattern. In its early years,...
Vanishing Jammu Games of Childhood
A Sound of Its Own
Dr Rakesh Verma
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In the lanes, courtyards, and dusty open grounds of Jammu, childhood once had a sound of its own:...
Gen Z is not Confused It is Over-Explained and Under-Supported
Generation Z is often labelled a generation in crisis. In academic literature, public discourse, workplace discussions, and social media, members of Gen Z are...
Swami Vivekananda As a Youth Icon
Dr Vikas Sharma
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The Daily Excelsior is bringing out a weekly column titled "YouthSpeak", aimed at giving voice to the issues, challenges, expectations and aspirations...
Jammu and Kashmir Road Ahead in 2026
Taresh Gupta
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As Jammu and Kashmir enters the year 2026, the region stands at a decisive stage in its journey of development and stability. The...
Your 2026 through the Zodiac
Aries (March 21-April 20)
This year blends ambition with reflection and emotional insight. Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter guide a balance between bold action...