Udhampur, an important district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, occupies a significant place in the historical and cultural landscape of the Duggar region. Located in the lower Himalayan belt, particularly within the Shivalik ranges, the district reflects a long historical evolution shaped by geography, migration, political...

Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: There are Oscar nights that feel like clerical exercises — the industry awarding itself with the dutiful efficiency of a board meeting — and then there are nights that feel like history being made in real time. The 98th Academy Awards, held Sunday at the...

Udey Veer Anthal The history of the Duggar region is deeply intertwined with a proud martial tradition. From the legendary campaigns of General Zorawar Singh Kahluria under the rule of Maharaja Gulab Singh to the modern battlefields where Dogra soldiers serve with distinction in the Indian Army, the people of...

Abrar Yousuf abrarmir670@gmail.com Cancer in Kashmir is no longer a distant or hypothetical concern; it is an immediate and pressing reality that demands coordinated, research-driven action....

Meenu Gupta mguptadps@gmail.com In discussions about education today, teacher burnout is often described as a problem of workload. Long hours, endless paperwork, assessments, and demanding expectations are frequently cited as the reasons educators feel overwhelmed. While these pressures certainly exist, the conversation often misses a deeper and more influential factor. The...

shakir mustehsin shakirmustehsin@gmail.com The Cost of Curiosity Before the internet became an affordable, omnipresent utility in India, its meaning to the average citizen, those who were not particularly “tech-savvy”, was charmingly limited. It lived within a few familiar domains such as Facebook, Wikipedia, and Google. In those days, downloading a modest 03...

Rohit Tikoo Name of Book : From Borderline To Byline Author : Colonel Satish Singh Lalotra (Retd.) Publisher: Evincepub Publishing | First Edition, February 2026 | 253 pages | Rs 400 There is a particular kind of seeing that comes only from standing watch. Not the hurried gaze of the tourist or the...

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K.Kumar, Akshat Dogra Situated in the Jammu division of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur District is a land where history and mythology blend with breathtaking landscapes and ancient culture. While the district is known for its scenic beauty and pilgrim trails, it is equally rich in historic...

Gourav Sabharwal sabharwal308@gmail.com Aeroponics is considered one of the most resource-efficient agricultural technologies developed in modern controlled environment agriculture. Unlike traditional soil-based farming and even hydroponics, aeroponics suspends plant roots in air and delivers nutrients through a fine mist. This seemingly simple innovation produces profound ecological and physiological advantages. 1. Soil Conservation...

Prakash Premi Folk literature is the living expression of a community's collective mind and memory, shaped and preserved not in books but in voices, gestures, and shared experiences. It includes folk songs, folktales, ballads, proverbs, riddles, and devotional compositions, passed from one generation to the next through oral tradition. It...