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Rethinking Ancient Routes to Central Asia

How Jammu and Kashmir Became a Gateway for Buddhism Kanwal Singh singhkanwaljeet1008@gmail.com For centuries, present day Jammu and Kashmir and north western Indian subcontinent has been described...
The Galwan Valley In the Long Shadow of Conflict and Memory

The Galwan Valley In the Long Shadow of Conflict and Memory

Alaknanda Mahajan & Manvika Bamba alakmahajan26@gmail.com Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's upcoming film now renamed as 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace' is set to bring one...
Katra sees surge in pilgrims amid problems Restore Train Traffic, Give wide publicity

Katra sees surge in pilgrims amid problems Restore Train Traffic, Give wide publicity

Nishikant Khajuria nishikant.khajuria@gmail.com As holy Navratras approach, local stakeholders in Katra -- the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are anticipating that the upcoming year...
Samba's Forgotten Craft Returns to Global Spotlight A Heritage Printer by Hand

Samba’s Forgotten Craft Returns to Global Spotlight A Heritage Printer by Hand

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com For centuries, the quiet town of Samba in Jammu and Kashmir has carried forward a unique textile tradition known as Calico printing. Once...

Women Leading J&K’s Socio-Economic Shift

Ankit Patel ankitpatelkonch508@gmail.com To grasp the grit of J&K's startup boom, look at 23-year-old Prathishtha V Johar from Poonch. Forgoing a corporate architecture career in Mumbai,...

When India’s Daughters Wear the Uniform

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com At 18,000 feet, patriotism is not a speech; it is a breath you fight for. The wind cuts through layers,...

GEN Z women entrepreneurs in Jammu

Divy Drishti Khajuria divydk27@gmail.com In recent years, Generation Z has emerged as a dynamic force in the country's entrepreneurial landscape. Motivated and equipped with digital skills,...

History created at Hubballi JK Crowned as Ranji Trophy Champions

Ranjit Thakur/ Rajesh Dhar rajeshkhannadhar26@gmail.com thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com It is history now. Jammu and Kashmir have etched their name in golden letters as Ranji Trophy Champions. At the KSCA...
Holding on to Heritage of Jammu

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...

Mahashivaratri – A Spiritual-Scientific Synthesis

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R) narendrakotwal@gmail.com Maha Shivaratri, observed in 2026 on Sunday, 15 February (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi), is far more than a ritual night in...

Mahashivratri at Airwan Tirthsthan

A Highly Revered Yet Unexplored Abode of Lord Shiva Dr Hari Dutt Shishu and Aana Jamwal hariduttshishu@gmail.com Airawati Tirathsthan, commonly known as the Airwan Shiv Temple, is...