Empowering farm women for rural development

Dr Banarsi Lal As entrepreneurs, workers and custodian of traditional knowledge, the traditional knowledge, the contribution of rural women are unique especially in the context of agriculture, natural resource management and forestry. Women farmers play…

A whiff of mystical poetry

Pran Pandit Name of Book : ‘La’lv’in-D’ag’, as I see. Author: Kusum Dhar Sharda A Kashmiri poetry book, titled ‘La’lv’in-D’ag’, authored by Kusum Dhar Sharda, published in both ‘Devnagri’ and ‘Nastaliq’ scripts, in a single volume,…

Resurrecting bittersweet memories

Ashok Ogra Short stories are humbling. They may seem simple but demand incredible skill and focus. For an author, short stories provide freedom to explore characters, define situations and dig into memories. A new breed…

COMBAT ONLINE FRAUDS

There is no doubt that Jammu & Kashmir Cyber Police has worked out many cases of cyber frauds successfully but still this wing is struggling to overcome the menace in the way it should be…

The Power of ‘Thank You’

One of the most beautiful and comforting expressions is the expression of gratitude. And saying ‘thanks’ to someone is the simplest form of this expression. It makes everyone happy- the one who says it and…

Why we can’t adjust?

Dear Editor, An old friend of mine once asked me, ‘Why we can’t adjust?’ He considers adjustment as an acceptance of whatever life pushes towards us, if I understand correctly. If life throws lemons, he…

Education losing its essence

Dear Editor, COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge economically, socially and politically across the globe. More than just a health crisis, it has resulted in an educational crisis. Education is the potent tool for…