Commentaries

Why India’s Historic Moon Landing on the South Pole Is So Important
691 1024 Parvaiz Yousuf

On August 23, 2023, India did something that had never been done before: it successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 lander near the mysterious south pole of the moon. This event sent…

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Challenges and opportunities of smart meter installations in Kashmir
950 705 Haneen Farid

In May this year, the Power Development Department (PDD) stated that 100% of smart meter coverage would be done across the Kashmir valley in the next two years. PDD Chief…

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Analyzing the transition of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir
1024 611 Neha Aggarwal

Introduction Governance is a multifaceted and multi-layered activity. It is composed of a diverse set of actors and processes carrying out the day-to-day activities of the state administration. Be any…

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Exploring the traditional knowledge of Gujjars and Bakarwals 
1024 576 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

The entire so-called civilizational construct started when the human species appeared on the earth, began to observe things around them, and attempted to make sense of them according to their…

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J&K has compelling reasons for earthquake-resilient construction
1024 576 Adeela Hameed

The Turkey-Syria earthquakes demonstrated the effectiveness of seismic protection technologies and engineering techniques that can be employed to manage the reaction of structures to earthquakes. The earthquakes put to the…

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Uncovering causes and consequences of human trafficking
1024 768 Neha Aggarwal

Nobel Laureate, Nelson Mandela has aptly described the essence of human rights in the following words, “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”As the world…

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Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime in Kashmir
1024 579 Adeela Hameed

From petty theft, sexual abuse, cyberbullying, drug trafficking, and organized gangs to the alarming rise in homicides, Kashmir Valley is seeing a surge in violent crime.  According to the National…

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Role of Women in the Shawl Industry of Kashmir
1024 577 Murchana Goswami

The shawl industry of Kashmir has a rich history and is known for manufacturing some of the finest shawls around the world. These shawls are a symbol of elegance and…

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The changing nature of drug trafficking
1024 683 Anit Kumar

Changing nature of drug trafficking Although we have made astonishing advancements in terms of technologies & defense capabilities it is ironic that every day the world feels more insecure than…

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Untapped hydropower potential is key to socioeconomic development in J&K
1002 564 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Hydropower is renewable electricity generated by water. With limited coal, lignite, and oil resources, hydro and nuclear power are becoming increasingly relevant. Water mills and small-scale hydroelectric units can effectively…

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Educational Status of Gujjars and Bakarwals in J&K
1024 576 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Education is conceived to be a medium to serve a purposeful end. From modifying an individual or group’s behaviors to being an agent of social change and eventually helping a…

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Locating child labor in the carpet industry of Jammu & Kashmir
720 480 Neha Aggarwal

Kashmir handicrafts have commanded the admiration of the world for centuries because of their exquisite craftsmanship, captivating colors, and designs. The arts and crafts of Kashmir carry the image of…

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