When Borders Speak Living along the LoC in Jammu villages
Abha Chauhan It was the end of March this year, and the wheat fields all around were still largely green in the border villages along the Line of Control (LoC) of Khour tehsil in the…
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Udhampur A Historical Perspective
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…
The Galwan Valley In the Long Shadow of Conflict and Memory
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…
Katra sees surge in pilgrims amid problems Restore Train Traffic, Give wide publicity
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…
Samba’s Forgotten Craft Returns to Global Spotlight A Heritage Printer by Hand
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…
History created at Hubballi JK Crowned as Ranji Trophy Champions
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…
Holding on to Heritage of Jammu
“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…
Mahashivaratri – A Spiritual-Scientific Synthesis
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…
Kishtwar: Land of Sapphire and Saffron
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,…
When Marks Matter More Than Minds
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…