Pompeii: Lying under the ashes

In recent times areas around Naples have seen a flurry of activities as government agencies conduct drills to make citizens aware of a possible volcanic eruption.  After all, Mount Vesuvius is not far  from the…

Chittoo Padder: The Hidden Heaven

Diksha Chouhan Chittoo Padder is a very beautiful village which lies in district Kishtwar of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chittoo Padder is a hidden gem surrounded by huge mountains on all sides that…

KUD-A paradise undiscovered

Dr Vaini Gupta Few years back I got an opportunity to serve in the Education Department in a beautiful hill station Kud of our district Udhampur . Kud, a place whose name when uttered, surely…

Bhaderwah The land of breathtaking beauty

Dimple Singh Manhas The name “Bhaderwah” is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit words “Bhada” meaning brother and “Daha” meaning land, symbolizing the brotherhood and unity among its inhabitants. Throughout its history, Bhaderwah has…

A Journey to Vijyeshwara

Pratush Koul “Where one is free from worries, agony and pain Where it is easy to control oneself and one’s ambitions, Where peace of mind and spiritual solace can be achieved, Where spiritually elevated persons…