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The National Law University Question in Jammu And Kashmir

The renewed demand for a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu and Kashmir marks an important moment in the Union Territory’s ongoing conversation...

08.02.2026 10

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Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi

The Changing Face of Democracy in the Age of Algorithms

Democracy has never been a static idea. It has evolved with time, technology, and social change. From handwritten ballots to electronic voting...

22.01.2026 10

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Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi

THE ARAVALLIS: PROTECTED IN SPIRIT, VULNERABLE IN LAW

India’s oldest mountain range does not collapse overnight. It erodes quietly—first in maps, then in laws, and finally on the ground. For more than...

21.12.2025 10

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PARNOTSA TO POONCH: JOURNEY OF A HILL KINGDOM

Poonch—known in older times as Parnotsa—was an ancient hill kingdom. It was located at Latitude 33°-45′ and Longitude 74°-9′, at a height of...

17.11.2025 10

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THE MEMORY DRAIN:  HOW REELS AND SHORTS STEAL OUR FOCUS  

In the blink of an eye, a 15-second video can make us laugh, gasp, or feel inspired. Reels and Shorts have become the soundtrack of our daily lives,...

12.10.2025 10

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SMALL STEPS, BIG PURPOSE: JAPAN’S ANTI-LAZINESS FORMULA 

In today’s world, where endless distractions—from smartphones to streaming platforms—constantly tempt us away from meaningful work, laziness and...

30.08.2025 20

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India’s $4 Trillion Economy: The Road India Must Take 

India’s recent rise to the position of the world’s fourth largest economy has been hailed as a historic achievement. With a nominal GDP surpassing...

24.07.2025 10

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Files inside, families outside! 

India is held together by languages, festivals, and a thousand dreams — but also by quiet barriers we often ignore. These invisible lines of power...

21.07.2025 10

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Carts, cries, and crackdowns: The untold side of urban clean-ups

In cities across India, a common scene has become a symbol of silent conflict — municipal teams clearing roadside areas, while handcart owners watch...

25.06.2025 10

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FROM CRADLE TO CHARACTER: THE POWER OF PARENTING 

Parenting is a journey that begins with love and ends with legacy. It is more than just raising a child; it is about shaping a human being’s...

20.06.2025 10

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The glorious Gurjara Pratiharas

While history often celebrates the Mauryas, Guptas, and Mughals, one dynasty that stood tall between antiquity and the medieval age—yet remains...

15.06.2025 20

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CARRYING TRADITIONS, FACING STORMS 

In the scenic valleys and rugged mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, the Gujjars and Bakarwals live a story not often heard. For hundreds of years, these...

30.04.2025 20

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India’s Caste System: A hindrance to social progress and justice

India, a land of diverse cultures and traditions, has also been historically divided by an entrenched caste system that has dictated social hierarchy...

21.03.2025 20

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The invisible thread: A mother’s enduring influence

By: Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi There is no role in life as transformative, selfless, and enduring as that of a mother. She is the first source of...

24.02.2025 10

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The silent epidemic: How depression impacts lives worldwide        

Depression is a growing epidemic that affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is not simply a case of feeling sad or low; it is...

21.01.2025 10

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ESCAPE TO WELLNESS: REVIVAL OF HEALTH BY NATURE

In an age dominated by technology and urbanization, the simple act of stepping outside and connecting with nature has become a rare luxury. Yet, it...

31.12.2024 9

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