“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…
Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com Ramnagar Fort, a majestic architectural landmark situated at Udhampur district 40 kms west of Udhampur and it lies near the serene banks of the Tawi River, stands not only as…
Why history warns us against underestimating transformative technologies Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com Every major technological shift in history has followed a familiar pattern. In its early years, a new technology is judged not by what…
Generation Z is often labelled a generation in crisis. In academic literature, public discourse, workplace discussions, and social media, members of Gen Z are commonly depicted as confused, anxious, impatient, entitled, distracted, or emotionally fragile.…
Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com The Daily Excelsior is bringing out a weekly column titled “YouthSpeak”, aimed at giving voice to the issues, challenges, expectations and aspirations of the youth. The column will serve as…
Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com As Jammu and Kashmir enters the year 2026, the region stands at a decisive stage in its journey of development and stability. The years gone by have been marked by change-administrative restructuring,…
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