(From Barwa village in Haryana) Ancient Jhang Ashram where Mughal Emperor Jahangir had camped Around 1620 AD, Mughal emperor Jahangir (Salim) passed through this route to go to the fort of Kangra situated on the hills of northeastern Punjab. During that time, his army had camped in this area to rest. Then he met the…
According to statistics, those who migrate across local and regional boundaries in search of livelihoods suffer the humiliation of being permanently treated as outsiders in their host society. Workers are often depicted as the protagonists of tragic events on television screens, highlighting the gap between their contributions and the recognition they receive. Despite being the…
The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions the Magh Mela associated with Makar Sankranti. Every twelve years, the Kumbh Mela is held on Makar Sankranti, which is one of the largest mass pilgrimages in the world, attended by millions of people. Sankranti is worshipped as a deity who, according to legends, defeated the demon Shankarasura. It marks…
Retired officials may be hesitant to take decisions against departments they once worked for, leading to compromised decisions. Lack of expertise in transparency is a major issue. Retired civil servants may lack the specialized knowledge needed to promote transparency, which is a core part of the RTI Act. Retired bureaucrats may be disconnected from current…
(Negligence or failure, why can’t the police find it?) In Haryana’s Hisar, a father, worried about his missing daughter, tried to meet Chief Minister Nayab Saini. During this, when the police stopped them from going to the CM, the couple tried to commit suicide. The incident happened when the Chief Minister’s convoy was on a…
India should enhance its regulatory framework to tackle emerging viral threats such as human metapneumovirus by strengthening surveillance, diagnosis, and rapid response mechanisms through National Health Mission initiatives. Investments in vaccine and antiviral research, along with global best practices, will help mitigate such outbreaks. Strengthening the healthcare infrastructure is essential to protect vulnerable populations and…
The dominance of just two major players in a market hinders healthy competition, discourages innovation, and discourages the development of new features or payment services by emerging market entrants. The overwhelming market presence of PhonePe and Google Pay has made it difficult for smaller competitors like Paytm to bring and develop innovative solutions to the…
During the winter, cold air can cause dry skin and respiratory dryness, making hydration even more important. Additionally, children are often less inclined to drink water in cold weather, increasing the risk of dehydration. Parents need to encourage healthy hydration habits to keep their children healthy during the cold months. Winter may not bring the…
We have seen our dreams being shattered on many occasions, but still, we have emerged strong and confident from every difficult situation. We must understand the importance of Swaraj and start aggressively to pursue these dreams so that we can provide a better future to our coming generation as well. We must spread awareness to…
While it is great for us to have our hopes for the New Year, we also need to understand that with hopes come disappointments. Life is a game of duality, and the New Year is no exception. If we reflect honestly on the ‘year gone by,’ we will realize that though the year may not…
