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…
Alaknanda Mahajan & Manvika Bamba alakmahajan26@gmail.com Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s upcoming film now renamed as ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’ is set to bring one of the most painful and defining episodes of contemporary…
Nishikant Khajuria nishikant.khajuria@gmail.com As holy Navratras approach, local stakeholders in Katra — the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are anticipating that the upcoming year will be kinder than the last when Pahalagam terror…
Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com For centuries, the quiet town of Samba in Jammu and Kashmir has carried forward a unique textile tradition known as Calico printing. Once widely known for its beautifully hand-printed bed sheets called…
Ranjit Thakur/ Rajesh Dhar rajeshkhannadhar26@gmail.com thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com It is history now. Jammu and Kashmir have etched their name in golden letters as Ranji Trophy Champions. At the KSCA Stadium in Hubballi, Karnataka, a defining moment unfolded…
“Culture is not just something we inherit; it is something we live every day.” Jammu’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in Dogra traditions, history, and values. Folkdance like Kud dance, Heren dance, and singing reflect…
Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R) narendrakotwal@gmail.com Maha Shivaratri, observed in 2026 on Sunday, 15 February (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi), is far more than a ritual night in the Hindu calendar. It is a profound civilizational moment…
Historical Settlements of Jammu Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Known as the Land of Sapphire and Saffron, Kishtwar lies beyond the ramparts of the Pir Panjal, to the east-south-east of Kashmir, bounded by Ladakh to the north,…
Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com As examination results are announced across India, the national conversation once again centres on percentages, ranks and success stories. What remains largely absent from public discourse is the emotional cost borne…
Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com Every Republic Day, the country wakes up early, turns on the television, and congratulates itself. Parades roll on, uniforms look perfect, flags wave confidently, and speeches repeat the same polished words…
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