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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...
Vanishing Jammu Games of Childhood

Vanishing Jammu Games of Childhood

A Sound of Its Own Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com 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

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 drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com 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 tareshgupta042@gmail.com 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...

HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2026

Col ParmJit Singh Hello ALL FRIENDS and relatives wish you all good luck , peace , prosperity best of health and happiness in the ensuing...

2025 J&K Witnesses Blazing Border Monsoon Mayhem and Political Storm

Col Satish Singh Lalotra (Retd) slalotra4729@gmail.com As 2025 fades into 2026, the year leaves behind a mosaic of triumphs and trials. True to its odd ending,...

J&K’s 2025 Sporting Glory

Mithun Manhas becomes BCCI President Former Delhi and J&K captain, son of the soil Mithun Manhas was elected as the new president of the Board...

Zehanpora Breaks Its Silence Kashmir’s Buddhist Past Rises Again

Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com A small village in Baramulla has suddenly stepped into the archaeological spotlight. Zehanpora-long known only for its orchards, river breeze, and...

Traditional Cheese Kalari in Jammu

Its Origins and Food History Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kalari cheese is a unique artisanal cheese that holds a special place in the culinary landscape of...