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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 undulating farmland-has revealed a buried heritage that could redefine Kashmir's ancient history. Drone surveys conducted by archaeologists have confirmed what villagers had suspected but could...

Bollywood Buzz

From Chhaava to Durandhar

Story telling was the Key to success in 2025 Ashok Nilakantan Ayers With just days left before the curtain falls on 2025, Bollywood finds itself in an unusually buoyant position. After years of uneven recoveries and post-pandemic recalibration, the Hindi film industry finally rediscovered its box-office muscle this year-powered by star-driven...

Personality

The man who defied his mother

Souvik Ghosh At a time when political ambition is often wrapped in calculation, Shashi Tharoor's entry into Indian politics was shaped by doubt, family anxiety, and personal conviction. That story unfolded with rare intimacy at a tête-à-tea hosted by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, in association with Sanskriti Sagar and FICCI FLO...

Health

Unravelling Dog Dermatology

Dr Randhir Singh dr.randhirlo@gmail.com Skin disorders are common reasons for veterinary consultations among pet owners. However, dermatological issues in dogs are often underestimated or misinterpreted as...

Career & Education

Writing: A forgotten yet timeless Act

Dr Shahid Amin dr.shahidamin15@gmail.com Writing has been one of oldest and most transformative inventions. Once created, it became a tool not only for communication but for reflection, imagination, and the preservation of knowledge. Today, however, this ancient act-once central to learning and identity-seems quietly neglected in a world dominated by instant...

Society

What is a woman in your opinion?

Shaistababa624@gmail.com Shaista Baba She may be a mother, a daughter, a sister, a wife — but is she made to carry only these roles? No. These are just the roles society wants her to remain confined within. We’ve become so used to seeing her only as someone’s daughter, someone’s mother,...

Book Review

Dhurandhar: Bollywood Blockbuster Rewrites India’s Terror wars

  By T N Ashok On a humid evening in Mumbai, the applause began before the final scene had ended. The screen was still soaked in gunfire, bodies still falling, when the clapping rose—hesitant at first, then thunderous. For many in the audience, Dhurandhar was not simply a film. It was...

Fashion

Your Hair Deserves Its Own Perfume

Shahnaz Husain glmahajan@gmail.com Love smelling great from head to toe, but find your regular perfume fades quickly or feels wrong for your hair? Hair perfume is a specially formulated fragrance designed for hair health, for moisture and shine. It's become a popular addition to beauty routines, offering a unique way to carry fragrance...

Heritage

Discovering Heritage: A visual journey through Odisha crafts museum Kalabhoomi

Sujoy Dhar Nestled in the heart of Bhubaneswar’s creative corridor, the Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi captures the essence of the state’s rich heritage. The museum celebrates the craftsmanship of Odisha’s artisans by putting on display their breathtaking masterpieces. Built with the authenticity of local materials — the exterior uses laterite stone...

Science & Technology

The Silent Sentinel A Reflection on India’s Evolving Postal Legacy

L Reena Devi samarbem@yahoo.co.in One fine Sunday morning, I stepped out for a walk, enjoying the cool breeze gently caressing my face. As I moved along the quiet road, something unexpected caught my eye-a red letter box standing partly hidden among the bushes. It held its ground with quiet dignity, asserting...

Art and Culture

The Story of Language

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com Language is one of humanity's greatest creations. It is the invisible thread that binds hearts, the bridge between minds and the mirror of civilization itself. Through language, we share ideas, express emotions, preserve culture and build nations. Yet, behind every word we speak lies a mystery - how...