Commentaries

The rise of solar energy in Jammu and Kashmir
1020 683 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Resources are invaluable assets that sustain life on Earth, differing in their utility. They can be broadly categorized as renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are inexhaustible and capable of…

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Learning deficit in Kashmir’s education system: Insights from ASER Reports
1024 684 Neha Aggarwal

Education stands as the cornerstone of human progress. It is a gateway to opportunity, the catalyst for innovation, and the engine driving social transformation. It is a transformative journey that…

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Rising cancer cases in Kashmir: Awareness, prevention, and intervention
1024 576 Parvaiz Yousuf

With the onset of winter in Kashmir, the number of patients requiring visits to hospitals increases with the rise in respiratory cases. However, in the last few years, something more…

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Evolution and challenges of Panchayat Raj System in Jammu and Kashmir – an overview
998 686 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction The local governance system, known as the Panchayat Raj System, in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone various stages over time. The commitment to initiate the village Panchayats system can…

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Examining the surge in cardiovascular diseases in Kashmir and beyond
Examining the surge in cardiovascular diseases in Kashmir and beyond
1000 667 Parvaiz Yousuf

The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, appears to have been increasing in Kashmir for quite some time. Sadly, almost every week witness the untimely demise of a…

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E-Governance in India: Digital transformation for transparent and inclusive governance
E-Governance in India: Digital transformation for transparent and inclusive governance
1024 724 Neha Aggarwal

Technology is the art of revealing the latent potentialities and unimaginable possibilities that were incomprehensible at some point in human history. It has always existed in some form and has…

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The transformative power of police-community relations – A case study of Jammu and Kashmir
1024 682 Javaid Trali

Introduction In a region plagued by conflict and turmoil, the importance of strong police-community relations cannot be overstated. Mr. R R Swain, the newly appointed police chief of Jammu and…

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Sustainability education in Kashmir: A path to environmental resilience
800 400 Semran Parvaiz

Climate change is an unprecedented global threat that requires immediate attention and coordinated action worldwide. Rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and adverse weather conditions are all effects of climate change that…

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The unmet challenge of women’s access to justice worldwide
1024 1024 Neha Aggarwal

Justice may be defined as the degree of fairness. It is based on the fundamental conception of impartiality without being skewed towards any particular entity, community or gender. In fact,…

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Eurasian Otter: From extinction in Kashmir to its recent sighting in the Chenab River
1024 573 Semran Parvaiz

The Eurasian otter, also known as the common otter, belongs to the Mustelidae family and thrives in a semi-aquatic habitat. With its sleek, elongated body, webbed feet, and a dense…

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Empowering rural women: Catalysts of change in India’s rural development
1024 576 Neha Aggarwal

Rural development in India is a multifaceted and complex challenge that mandates active engagement of multiple stakeholders. Among these, women are key catalysts of economic and development agenda whose role…

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Kashmir’s unrelenting struggle for reliable electricity
800 600 Parvaiz Yousuf

As the crisp winter breeze sweeps through the picturesque Kashmir Valley, residents brace themselves for a recurring challenge: power outages. Amidst the stunning natural beauty that graces this region lies…

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