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Vanishing Dogra Riddles

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Long before printed books, mobile screens and formal classrooms entered the lives of Dogra children, wisd

AI in Defence

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Warfare is changing. It will no longer be restricted to conventional or kinetic but will be hybrid and multi-d

Historical Settlements Of Jammu Krimachi (Bhoti/Bhuti): A Medieval Heritage Settlement of Jammu

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Krimachi (Bhoti/Bhuti) (Lat. 325752.97N; Long. 750711.23E; Elev. 2,595 ft): The salubrious and small villag

Holding on to Heritage of Jammu

Culture is not just something we inherit; it is something we live every day. Jammus cultural heritage is deeply rooted in Dogra traditions, histo

Bangladesh at the Crossroads

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com Political transitions in Bangladesh rarely stay contained within its borders. The potential rise of

Dogri Fading from Our Homes

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com I belong to Jammu, a place where Dogri was once the natural language of daily life. It was the language spoken

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on X that the military conducted what he described as intelligence-based, selective operations against

Appropriation and Awakening A Call for Conscious Custodianship of Dogra Culture

Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com A culture is not inherited; it is lived. What we fail to practice, we lose, and what we consciously t

Artificial Intelligence in Dogri

Maj Gen SK Sharma (Retd.) shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzz word which is used in day to day conversations, policy

The Conscience Keeper of Good Governance

Chethan Prabhakar chetanprabhakar@gmail.com Good governance is not defined by efficiency alone, nor by electoral success or administrative speed.

Infiltrators to be removed not only from electoral rolls but also from country: Shah

Stone pelting zero, development taking place in J&K GUWAHATI, Feb 21: Asserting that if India can be free of Naxals, it can also be free of infil

Rwanda IT Minister calls on Dr Jitendra, discusses next-generation sectors

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Kartar Public School students meet Jitendra in Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 21: A delegation of students from Kartar Public School (KPS), Barnoti met with Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of

LeT plot to set up homegrown modules in 4 States foiled by police, Intl agencies

Mobile phones used from Pakistan, PoJK to lure youth *Recruitment, radicalization, fundraising bids fail Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 21: The Lashka

6th National Rafting Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with District Administration Doda commenced the

India, Brazil set USD 20 bn annual trade target; sign critical minerals pact

Modi, Lula hold talks NEW DELHI, Feb 21: India and Brazil on Saturday set an annual bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in the next five yea

Shantmanu sworn in as State Election Commissioner

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: At a ceremony held today in the Lok Bhavan, Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for

Army eyes hat-trick at KIWG Gulmarg leg

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 21: The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) enters its decisive phase in Gulmarg on

District Good Governance Index missing for almost two years

*Economic Survey silent on timeline for governance report Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 21: Even as the 2025-26 financial year approaches closure, th

T20 World Cup, India vs South Africa: Familiar Foes, Contrasting Concerns

T20 World Cup 2026: Both India and South Africa are unbeaten in this tournament, but their frailties were exposed.

Shillong Bypass-oniko gram 22.14 heroin-ko raseka: saksako rima

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Police-ni Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), February 20 tariko Shillong Bypass, ISBT Shillong sepangoniko gram 22.14-ni herio

Tura-ni Nokma Council-o Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo workshop-ko ongata

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Tura, Nokma Council-o, Grassroot Organization H.Q. Shillong-ni gita skanggipa changna Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bi

WGH District Admin apalchini kam kae chana rebagiparangko bimung segatchina geeta

TURA: West Garo Hills, District Administration Tura jillani ningo donggipa Local Development Committee (LADC)-rangna apalchini rebae rika choani

Tura Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School-o Career Guidance programko ongata

TURA: Sonibar salo Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati, Tura-oni HVPM-o chusokbae Garo Hills ni dingtang dingtang bakrango kalsusaani biding

Pilgrimage to Prosperity Lessons from Ayodhya for Jammu

Col (Dr) Adarsh Sharma Coloneladarshsharma@gmail.com A recent study by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) on Ayodhya has presented a compe

Was critical of Modi after Godhra, changed views after spending time in Gujarat: Arif Mohammed Khan

NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday said that after the disturbances caused by the Godhra tragedy in 2002, he was cr

Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO ACT

22PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Feb 21: A special POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FIR against Swami Avimuktes

Aaj Ke Saloona Chaade Da Whats in a plate

Mohan Lalit lalitmohan13@gmail.com My mother makes the nevda before anyone eats. Every meal, every day. The first serving goes to the gods-a smal

Scuffle over school name change in Dehradun; education director hurt, BJP MLA booked

DEHRADUN, Feb 21: A scuffle broke out on Saturday at the Directorate of Elementary Education here between its director and supporters of BJP MLA

Land dispute turns violent in Arnia

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: A land dispute between two groups in village Pindi Charak in the Arnia sector turned violent today, creati

Shiv Sena delegation meets JMC Commissioner

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: A delegation of Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit led by its president, Manish Sahni here today met Dr. Devansh Yad

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after January 6 attack

In February 2021, JPMorgan informed Plaintiffs that certain accounts maintained with JPMorgan's CB and PB would be closed, JPMorgan's former chie

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and is she really in Quebec? Viral video sparks questions about Epstein files and prison status

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and is she really in Quebec? A viral video from Quebec, Canada has raised questions about her prison status. Social medi

Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

The prices offered will be HK$8,000 per sq ft without a land premium payment, and HK$10,500 per sq ft for those receiving such a payment, authori

T20 World Cup match preview | Sri Lanka-England face-off set to be a middle-overs tussle

Already bruised by the upset against Zimbabwe, the horrors of a 0-3 sweep at the hands of England at the same venue just days before this World C

U.S. salsa legend Willie Coln dies at age 75

Colon, known best as a trombonist but who was also a bandleader and producer, was born in the Bronx and known for blending the Puerto Rican music

Techie Ends Life After Learning Of Girlfriend's Suicide

Two suicide notes were recovered from the room. According to police, one of the notes read, No one is responsible for my death. Sorry, mother.

Debate Erupts as Govt Restarts Jungle Safaris in Bandipur, Nagarahole

The Minister banned jungle safaris after tigers strayed out of Bandipur Tiger Reserve to kill villagers while one of them was left seriously inju

Two Held In Tirumala Theft Cases; Phones Recovered

Police advised devotees to safeguard their valuables and report any suspicious activity by dialling 112..

Tourists throng Nongjrong despite Sunday closure announcement

Nongjrong Viewpoint to be closed to visitors on Sundays; Saturday night stays to be prohibited, reiterates Dorbar By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 2

BJP will deport infiltrators in 5 yrs if it returns to power: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to remove infiltrators from Assam's electoral rolls and deport them within five years if the BJP returns to p

SAT Workers Rally Against Job Loss Threat

The commissioners appealed to SAT workers to cooperate in transforming the tri-corporation jurisdictions into clean, garbage-free urban zones

Four New PG Seats Sanctioned For Paediatric Surgery

Deputy superintendent Prof Dr Benedict, vice-principals Dr Shamshad Begum, Dr S. Sharon Sonia and Dr T. Madhu, and head of the anatomy department

Agatha honoured with public leadership award in New Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: Former Tura MP Agatha K Sangma was conferred the Distinguished Public Leadership Award Governance & Inclusive

NEHU VC felicitated for academic contributions at Kolkata event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla was felicitated at the 48th Annual International Conference on

Quote of the day by Phyllis Diller: 'I want my children to have all the things I couldnt afford. Then I want to move in with them.'

Quote of the day by Phyllis Diller highlights humour about parenting, money, and family responsibility. The quote of the day today meaning reflec

SHRC registers suo motu case over potholes on roads

IED recovered behind police post in Amritsar

Police said the improvised explosive device (IED) was later defused, and an FIR was registered at the Beas police station. An investigation is un

Octomewot Lamin nominated as JHADC member

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The state government has nominated Octomewot Lamin as a member of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council

ANTF confiscates suspected heroin on Shillong Bypass

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meghalaya Police seized 22.14 grams of suspected heroin during a naka o

Brahmotsavam Grandeur at Jubilee Hills TTD Temple

Jubilee Hills TTD Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Annual Brahmotsavams are being held from February 17 to February 25, 2026

Mother Language Day: Our Language, Our Identity

By Marbareen Khonglam Every year, Mother Language Day is celebrated across the world to honor the languages that shape our identity and connect u

IIIT-H Researchers Design Custom Semiconductor Chips For Critical Public Systems

The Integrated Circuits Inspired by Wireless and Biomedical Systems (IC-WiBES) group, led by Prof. Abhishek Srivastava, develops application-spec

Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age heres the sweet spot

Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking mor

RERA Fined Pranith Koncepts Rs. 43 Lakhs For Unregistered Sales And Marketing

The authority noted the delay in completion of the registered portion of the project beyond the declared timeline of December 2024, and directed

BC Simha Garjana At The Phule Ambedkar Grounds Today

The rally will press for the enactment of a comprehensive Backward Classes Rights Protection Law to safeguard constitutional guarantees and welfa

BJP, Congress Workers Engage In Pitched Battle In Indore, Several Leaders, Cops Injured

The BJP alleged that stones were pelted at the BJYM activists by the Congress workers when the former were marching towards the Congress office i

Passengers Flag Poor Hygiene In SCR Trains On Social Media

Several passengers shared similar grievances online, alleging poor upkeep of coaches and washrooms, particularly in the SCR zone.

Minister Drops Defamation Case After Rauts Regret

The defamation complaint stemmed from Mr. Rauts allegations of corruption to the tune of Rs 178 crore at Girna Co-operative Sugar Factory in Male

Thought of the day by Ellen DeGeneres: 'Accept who you are. Unless youre a serial killer.'

Thought of the day by Ellen DeGeneres says, Accept who you are. Unless youre a serial killer. The quote teaches self-acceptance and responsibilit

Telangana HC Dismisses Appeals Against Penalties for Storing Banned Tobacco Products

Tenants locus to challenge illegal constructions questioned by HC

India & Brazil sign rare earths pact, will wait and watch US SC tariff order fallout

India and Brazil inked a critical minerals agreement and set a $30 billion trade target by 2030, aiming to build resilient supply chains and redu

Mild Tension Over Name Change At ANU Engineering College

On Wednesday, leaders of the Telugu Nadu Students Federation (TNSF) met in-charge Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Gangadhar Rao and demanded the removal

Karan Adani Outlines Governance, Defence At AIMA Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

The Adani Group is strengthening its focus on national infrastructure priorities, defence-linked ecosystems and internal governance as it navigat

PBEL Case: Court Orders Compensation For Boy's Parents

The postmortem report showed the cause of death as electrocution.

Politics of hate will destroy the country if not curbed, says AIMMM

New Delhi:The General Body meeting of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) has warned that the growing politics of hate in the countr

Paint Box Explodes At Aluminium Store

The heat from the diya caused the paint boxes to explode.

Tirupati Hosts SAAP State Chess League, Community Wellness Programme

The programme began with Yoga Andhra wellness activities, drawing enthusiastic participation and highlighting the focus on physical and mental he

Judiciary Must Evolve Into an Inclusive 'Rainbow Institution': SC Judge Ujjal Bhuyan

Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh spoke on the role of the district judiciary in bridging the gap between public trust and j

CM launches unified grievanceportalfor filing complaints

One held as elderly man murdered, gold jewellery stolen

Robotic-assisted technology launched in city hospital

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to...' - life lessons on proactivity and responsibility by the Oscar-winning director and actor

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: Clint Eastwood, the iconic actor and director, inspires with a powerful quote on taking control of one's life

Adivasis Demand Gas Supply Centre, Polling Booth At Z. Jogampeta

The tribal leaders say their appeal is not just about convenience. It is for ensuring equal access to essential services and democratic rights.

IIT Madras launches online BS course on Management and Data Science

Actor Mammootty meets landslide survivor

Sandhya, who sustained injuries in the landslide, recently underwent a surgery at the hospital to fit the artificial limb

Rising e-rickshaw accidentstrigger calls for stricter oversight

ET GBS 2026: Future of Internet will be '3D', says CEO of Neutral Digital

In an era where the digital realm is evolving, immersive experiences are becoming the norm, akin to walking through a physical space. Christian G

Uttam Calls For Exploring New Avenues For The Export Of Telangana Rice

The minister tasked the university officials to prepare a draft policy which would enable the government to explore the potential markets for exp

Malaria, dengue cases declining in A.P.: Health dept.

Security stepped up after intel input flags terror threat

T.N. govt launches portal for foreign medical graduates to check vacant internships

Portal to also enable candidates to apply online directly and obtain their allotment orders

CAQM tightens norms for industries to curb pollution

States must drive next wave of reforms for 2047 goal: Niti CEO

Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam emphasized that states must now lead the reform charge for India to achieve developed nation status by 2047, as t

Akhilesh Faults Congress for Stir at AI Summit

He said the protest had projected the country in a poor light before foreign delegates and global representatives attending the summit.

ET GBS Summit 2026: 'Robots, AI are tools for progress, not threats'

We need regulation and ethical oversight to ensure robotics remains an asset rather than a liability, says Bidyut MD & founder Rahul Shah

Machismo & the McBoys at White House: Robert F Kennedy Jr, Pete Hegseth and Trump aides viral workout antics go viral

American officials are sharing workout videos online. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a bench press clip. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy

One Arrested With 15 Bullets in Kovvuru

Police seized nine 9 mm live bullets and six 0.8 mm live bullets from his possession.

Farm politics intensifies in westU.P. overIndia-U.S. deal

BKUsTikaitfaction seeks clarity from thegovt. on the impact of the trade deal on farmers,takes onJayantChaudhary; concerns unfounded:RLD;khapsdis

Congress Leader Held Driving Car Towards BJP MLA Camp Office

While Shabbir alleged encroachment, Venkataramana Reddy denied the charge and challenged him to an open discussion.