Echoes of India in Israeli Homes

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com With mainstream media often absorbed in the rivalries of political parties-and more recently in the war involving Iran-while social media debates frequently revolve around religion, and are often marked by polarised exchanges…

Small Hydro Power Push

The Union Cabinet’s approval of a Rs 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme marks a significant inflexion point in India’s renewable energy trajectory, with particular relevance for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir…

Kaan Sakhiyan A Vibrant Duggar Tradition

Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kaan Sakhiyan is a beautiful and deeply rooted regional celebration originating from the Duggar region, particularly observed during the auspicious nine nights of Navratra. While its presence is now more prominent…

Railways Heritage in Ruins

Dr Sanjeev Puri purisanjeev1@yahoo.co.in This is the story of 57 years’ of modern transport in late 19th to mid 20th century in the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir in the Dogra Maharajas’ rule under…