White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
The White House is reportedly reviewing candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. This review comes as the Pentagon faces unusually high staff turnover and leadership changes. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Feinberg has his full support and is not leaving. Feinberg has been working to accelerate U.S. munitions production, a goal analysts say is challenging.
PICS: Mbappe misses penalty; Real Madrid stunned by Betis
Real Madrid's flawless start to the LaLiga season concluded with a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis. Substitute Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal, and goalkeeper Alvaro Valles saved a late penalty from Kylian Mbappe, securing a significant victory for Betis. Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed pride in his team's performance despite the loss.
Isak Double Earns Liverpool First Premier League Victory
Liverpool secured their first Premier League victory under new manager Andoni Iraola, defeating promoted Ipswich Town 2-0. Alexander Isak scored both goals within the opening nine minutes, assisted by Cody Gakpo. The win moves Liverpool to fifth in the table, while Ipswich remains in 13th. New signing Bradley Barcola also made his debut.
Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
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CM: 450-year-old Divar temple site set for revival
Govt plans to develop Gopakapattana port in Goa Velha Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the original site of the Shri Saptakoteshwar temple at Divar will be revived after nearly 450 years as part of the Koti Tirtha Corridor Development Project, and the restoration would be completed within a year. The project []
Shah arriving today on 2-day Goa visit
Panaji: Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah will arrive in Goa on Saturday evening on a two-day visit. He will inaugurate and name the new Bharatiya Janata Party state headquarters located on the Old Goa bypass on September 6 at 4 pm, after which he is expected to interact with the state BJP leadership. []
Police issue traffic advisory ahead of Amit Shah visit
Panaji: Motorists can expect traffic restrictions and diversions on key routes from September 5 to 7 as Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Goa to attend the Western Zonal Council meeting and other programmes, including the presentation of the Presidents Colour to the Goa Police. According to the Traffic Police advisory, restrictions on September 5 []
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Apple Arcade in September: Four new games added to the service again this month
Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isnt a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If youve got questions about it, weve got plenty of answers. Updated September 4, 2026: There are four new games on the service again this month: Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ , Block Blast+ , Coloring Games for Families+ , and Lets Play! Oink Games+ . What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games youll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isnt a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded onto your device in order to be played. What do I need to run it? Apple Arcade was made available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. Some of the more visually-intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, though, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur). How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $6.99/6.99 per month, and youll also get a one-month free trial or you can get three months free if you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. To claim your free trial click here . You can get Apple Arcade for less than $6.99 a month if you subscribe for a year upfront. A year of Apple Arcade is $49.99/49.99 (so $4.16 a month). If youre currently on the $6.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan and save some money, you can do so on youriPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the upper right. Tap Subscriptions , then tap the entry for Apple Arcade . Here, you can switch to the annual plan. Apple Arcade is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles , which range from $20 a month to $38 a month and include access to Apple Music and Apple TV and iCloud storage. There is also a month free trial of Apple One. To claim the trial, or sign up for Apple One, click here . How do I sign up for Apple Arcade? There isnt an Apple Arcade appits built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A sign-up screen with a Try It Free button will appear. After the trial youll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, youll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and youll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times. Once youre done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. To access a game, tap on it in the App Store, then tap the Get button. When the game is done installing on your device, the Get button turns into a Play button, and you can tap it to launch the game. The game app icon will also appear on your devices Home page. On the Apple TV, there actually is an Arcade app. Open that to see the sign-up offer. Youll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store. Does my subscription include family sharing? Yes. One $6.99 per month subscription can be shared between up to six people (including you). How do I cancel Apple Arcade? First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you wont be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If youre okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Heres the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad: Open the App Store app and tap on your profile photo in the upper right. In the screen that pops up, press Subscriptions near the top of the page. Youll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple Arcade should be listed there. Tap it. Youll either see Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription toward the middle of the page that appears. Tap whatever option is available , then Confirm Cancellation . And heres how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac: Open the App Store app and then press the icon with your profile photo in the lower left. The Account window will appear, and you should then click View Information at the top of the window. Enter your password when/if prompted. When your Account Information appears, scroll down to the Manage section and click the Manage link to the right of Subscriptions . When the list of your active subscriptions appears, click Edit to the right of Apple Arcade . Toward the middle of the page that appears, youll see a button that says either Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription . Click it, then click Confirm Cancellation and Confirm . Do Apple Arcade games have in-app purchases? No. In Apples words, since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required. Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store wont have any in Apple Arcade. Do Apple Arcade games have ads? Also no. On a related note, Apple says Apple Arcade has no ad tracking. Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like GeForce NOW or Xbox Game Streaming? No. All Apple Arcade are downloaded. Are there demos for Apple Arcade games? No, and theyre not really necessary. Like App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you dont want to keep it anymore. Apple partly envisions Apple Arcade as a way of letting players try out games with more freedom than the App Store currently allows (which is basically none). In Apples words, rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk. The service has a free trial, though, as weve seen with other Apple subscription services. Am I able to keep playing Apple Arcade games if I cancel my subscription? No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while youre a subscriber. Can I use controllers with Apple Arcade games? Yes. In additional to traditional MFi (Made for iOS) controllers, you can pair some specific Bluetooth controllers for either PlayStation or Xbox with either your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Since many Apple Arcade games are playable on Mac and Apple TV (where controller support is more common), many games will support them. Some games, especially those that are also available in the broader App Store and only for iPhone or iPad, have no controller support. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. How often are new games released? Games are typically released on the first Friday of each month. There are some rare exceptions. What games have been released so far? There are over 200 games available for Apple Arcade, and the list grows all the time. 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Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status and implementation of the introduction of inland water transport on the rivers Jhelum and Chenab, besides the rollout of electric mobility infrastructure under the Government of Indias PM E-DRIVE scheme in J&K. The meeting besides ACS, PWD was attended by Secretary, Transport; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; VC, LCMA; Representative from IWAI and other concerned officers. Reviewing the progress, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for time-bound completion of all enabling infrastructure, including terminals, access facilities, navigation arrangements and removal of obstructions in terms of utility shifting, so that water transport can be operationalised within the set deadline. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary was apprised of the progress being made for developing inland water transport facilities along identified stretches of the River Jhelum (NW-49), River Chenab (NW-26) and River Ravi (NW-84). On this occasion the Secretary Transport, Avny Lavasa apprised the meeting that in River Jhelum, a 106-km cruise corridor from Sangam to Gund Prang has been identified for development. Land for 11 terminal locations has been identified at strategic points including Marham (Sangam), Pantha Chowk, Zero Bridge, Amira Kadal, Chattabal, Sumbal and Gund Prang, among others. She further divulged that removal of local coffer dams is a key requirement for ensuring uninterrupted navigation along the Jhelum stretch. The Public Works Department (PWD) has been tasked with removal of 52 such structures, of which 18 have already been cleared. On the Chenab, a 9-km stretch between Reasi and Akhnoor Fort has been identified for cruise-based water transport, while a 15-km stretch of the River Ravi at Sohar in Jammu is also being developed for the purpose. The meeting was further informed that the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has awarded the tender for procurement of 10 specially designed hybrid eco-vessels, each having a passenger capacity of 20 persons. The vessels are scheduled for delivery by March 2027. Later the Chief Secretary also reviewed the implementation of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme in J&K, under which the administration is working towards establishing a robust charging ecosystem to support the transition to electric mobility. The meeting was informed that 50 locations across J&K have been identified and found technically feasible for installation of public EV charging stations. These include 17 sites in Jammu, 5 in Kathua, 4 in Rajouri, 3 in Udhampur, 4 in Doda, 2 each in Ramban and Reasi, and 1 in Samba. Similarly in Kashmir Division, the identified sites include 4 in Srinagar, 3 in Baramulla and 1 each in Anantnag, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama and Kupwara. The Chief Secretary was also apprised of the proposal for procurement of 200 electric buses under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model. The proposal has received in-principle approval at the Government of India level and is being taken forward for procurement through Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL). The Chief Secretary directed all concerned departments and agencies to work in close coordination to ensure that the charging infrastructure, electrical connectivity, land requirements and other supporting facilities are put in place well ahead of the deployment of electric buses. Emphasising the importance of integrating both initiatives with J&Ks broader tourism, urban mobility and environmental sustainability goals, the Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to maintain strict timelines and continuous monitoring at every stage. He stressed that the initiatives should translate into visible, sustainable and people-centric transport solutions, with the water transport projects and electric mobility infrastructure being progressed in a coordinated manner towards the targeted implementation within the stipulated timeframe.
Losing precious plant resources
The Kashmir Himalayas, by virtue of being hilly and mountainous, with varied altitudinal gradients and a variety of macro and micro-climatic regimes, host a wide range of economically important plants, quite different from other regions of the country, in wild as well as in cultivated states. Additionally, since centuries the native farmer selections among useful indigenous plants for biomass, and the selective introductions from the Mediterranean, Europe and other temperate areas have also resulted in the accumulation and diversification of enormous plant genetic variability with respect to plants of agri-horticultural importance. Most of the economic plant species of this gene pool are region specific, some being strictly endemic, while others are locally long adapted, after introduction in the agro-ecological conditions of the region. Since the settlement of human population in the region, these plants have been catering to all the basic needs of the native people with respect to food and medicine, shelter and clothing. Possessing such a vast and unique plant biodiversity, Kashmir region has remained a leading biomass producing region of the country and is known for the export of its fruit, nuts, etc. As a result of unique geographical peculiarities, different climatic regimes, unique flora and fauna, the people of the region have their own cultural heritage, ethnic folklore, traditional healthcare systems, food habits and beverages. The man-plant relationship, since times, has also shaped their cultural identity, language and socio-economic development. Despite population pressures and climatic changes these plant resources shall continue to hold vast potential for current and future users for sustained development and wellbeing of the inhabitants. Significantly since the last several decades, these precious plant resources are now under threat and their constituents are slowly losing their habitat, their diversity and abundance mainly due to population pressures, change in land use pattern, urbanization, deforestation and erratic weather patterns. In addition, the selected cultivation of certain plant types and neglect of others for commercial gains, over harvesting of wild populations, continuous replacement of adapted and indigenous crop varieties (Farmers Varieties/ Land Races) by modern high yielding varieties/ hybrids and adoption of bio-hazardous production technologies have also contributed to the loss of native crop varieties and other economic plants growing in the wild. The rate of loss of native food cum economic plants has gained momentum as a result of institutional incentives to farmers to preferably cultivate newly bred high yielding crop genotypes which are economically more viable and resilient to climatic changes. Now after decades of adoption of new technologies and introduction of high yielding varieties and hybrids, most of the precious Land Races and other locally long adapted cultivars of all major crops and wild food plants (after having been thrown out of the cycle of cultivation), have been lost or marginalized. Consequently, more than hundred native land races of rice (both indica and japonica types, with unique quality traits), which used to be cultivated till middle of 20th century, have been completely lost, with no scope of their revival. Land Races of maize, having unique taste and traits, also stand either lost or have lost their genetic identity due to the introduction of hybrids. Kashmiri chillies, known all over India, for their blood red colour and pungency are losing their special traits due to random introductions. Latest victim have been the age old trusted fruit cultivars of Apple, Pears, Cherries, Plums, Apricots and Walnuts. They are being replaced by other exotic varieties under high density plantation drives adapted for high economic returns. Our famous indigenous Ambri Apple types (with long shelf-life and aroma) stand marginalized and neglected due to less commercial preference. Black Zeera (Zeera siyah) populations which once used to grow wild on large tracts on foot hills and on uplands, were considered as natural crop yielding substantial quantities of seed sufficient to be exported to neighboring states, have almost lost their habitat due to deforestation, excessive grazing and over harvesting, and are now restricted to some pockets of Gurez mountain slopes only. Our wild Tulips, Irises, Daffodils, Daisy populations, once seen growing abundantly on uplands and grasslands are also on the decline. Large mixed cultures of Elms (Bren), Willows (Vir), Black and White Poplars (Phrasse), Acacias (Kikar), Hackberry (Brimije) and Ailanto (Bohda) trees, a feature of most of the village outskirts of Kashmir, have vanished or the space been utilized by monocultures of Russian Poplars. Our graveyards and Sufi Shrine and Temple premises used to be the custodian of biodiversity nurturing and protecting large populations of Irises (Sosan posh), Daffodils, Lillies, Hyacinths (Sumbul), Wild Rue (Isband) and necessarily some large and old shade/fruit giving Chinars, Elms, Hackberry Trees, Jujube (Braeye), Apricots (Tchaere), and Cedars (Deodar). These sacred sites unfortunately now give a deserted look and their enclosures are covered by crops of tomb stones and invasive obnoxious weeds. Dozens of wild nutritious herbs easily available in our vicinities, (relished as vegetables by our ancestors) since centuries, have been abandoned after the introduction of European Vegetables and are seldom cooked nowadays [like Sochal (Mallows), Bhum (Water Lilly), Hande ( Dandelions), Nunar (Purslane), Lissa (Green Amaranths), Choukatchen (Garden Sorrel) , Kralemounde (Shepherds Purse), Gullala (Field Poppy), Gulla (Plantago), WopalHakh (Fullers Teasel) , Obuje(Sorrel), Dodije (Milk Thistle), Kretche(Star Thistle), KawaeKhoure (Butter Cup), Soyie (Nettles), PumbeHakh (Himalayan Rhubarb), Chounchor (Adders Tongues), Wan Pran(Wild Onion/ Garlics), Lachaeje(Goose Foot), etc.]. Little millets (Shoule), Italian millets (Pinga), Barley (Wishkae), Grain Amaranths (Ganhar) and Buckwheats (Troumba), once cultivated as substitute cereals and in fact more nutritious than rice and wheat, are no longer cultivated, after the introduction of high yielding and disease resistant exotic types of rice. Their germplasm lines have been completely lost. Many of the medicinal plants like Atis (Patres), Costus (Kought), Pan (Goa Zaban), Bugle (Jani-adam), Sweet Flag (Whye),Indian Podophyllum (Wan Wangun), Rhubarb (PambaHakh), Cobra Plant (HapatGogeje), and many others, have met with same fate and come under endangered status in wild. Similarly lot of other important and useful plants have suffered and the losses are yet to be documented. This slow erosion of plant resources is bound to affect the productivity of agro-ecosystems of the region and would prove catastrophic to the ecology of the region, food security and livelihood resources of farming communities. Even a cultural erosion is visible and is bound to affect our regional identities. Most of the native plant names are un-comprehensible to the new generation as they are not accquainted with the plants growing in their neighborhood, and can hardly identify them by local Kashmiri names. Even todays writers and poets can hardly use our most mesmerizing wild flowering plants like Arwal, Yemberzoule, Heey, Sumbul, Gullal, Karipaete, Achi-posh, etc., in their imaginative language to convey their emotions, thoughts and feelings (as metaphors/ similies) as can be seen in the poetic expressions of our great Sufi poets of recent past. In fact, now there is a global concern that biological diversity is being reduced by certain human activities and sensing its ill-effects on Biosphere, all countries, including India, have taken the responsibility for assessment of losses and conservation of their biological resources and for using them in a sustainable manner. Realizing that loss of biodiversity will have major impact on the development of humankind, the international community had accordingly agreed to programmes of action through the signing of Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992 and its near universal ratification. Since its adoption India has launched massive programmes across important biodiversity regions, for identification, documentation, characterization and conservation of plant genetic resources and Passed an Act namely, Biodiversity Act in the Parliament, in 2002. Under this Act, the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has also set up a Biodiversity Council in 2013 whose main function is to conserve regional flora and fauna, promote sustainable resource use, and document local ecological heritage. Being absolutely crucial, the value of agricultural biodiversity extends far beyond being a mere resource for crop and breed improvement and forms an indispensable source of dietary diversity and the improved nutrition and better health that follows. Therefore, the conservation and wise use of this biodiversity is vital for sustained agricultural productivity, sustainability and economic growth of any region. Since there have been visible losses in the heritage & economic plants of this region, in recent years, the farming community ( the custodian of this heritage), needs to be made aware of the value of plant genetic resources for food and Agriculture, its future use and conservation. They should be convinced not to abandon their trusted and well adapted crop varieties while planting new commercially more attractive types; age old cultivars, especially of fruit crops, falling under different maturity groups and trusted since decades, for their performance, taste and quality, should not be neglected or totally replaced with modern types ; to maintain small representative populations of all important old cultivars to avoid possible failures of unpredictable performance of new introductions. Once thrown out of the cycle of cultivation, they will be lost and cannot be revived, even at great price. It is worthwhile to mention here that introductions of germplasm in the past, have been easy, and mostly complementary, as a goodwill gesture, but at present the procurement of germplasm has come under Intellectual Property Rights and thus has become a costly and risky affair. In this endeavour, our J&K stakeholders like our State Agriculture/ Horticulture Departments and other Agricultural Research cum Education Institutions (like SKUAST) have an important role to play and take concrete steps, in line with the Global Plan of Action in India for the Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture initiated by Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. They can help in the establishment of Field Gene Banks, across the region, for planting and maintaining and regeneration of the important germplasm lines of all major crops. Infrastructure for the establishment of Short/ Long Term Storage Facilities for ex situ conservation of germplasm, needs to be created on priority as has done in many other states of the country. Institutions should also encourage farmers to maintain broad diversity in crops; and give incentives for cultivation of local niche crop varieties and underutilized food plants for their development and commercialization, as nutrient rich ethnic foods. Being a part of the society, and a conservationist, I appeal to all conscious citizens, farmers, students and plant lovers of this Himalayan region to rise to the occasion and work towards sustainable and judicious use of our plant resources, promote local niche food plants, be environment friendly and safeguard the heritage, cultural and linguistic identities of its inhabitants, for a better future. Nazir Ahmad Zeerak, former Professor, SKUAST- Kashmir.
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Highlights: Jaggard said Mumbai's Taj Palace delivered a five-star experience comparable with hotels he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. He felt Karachi's Pearl Continental fell considerably short of the Indian hotel standard he had experienced. British restraint, Indian warmth and South Asian hospitality traditions are different expressions of luxury, not necessarily competing versions of the same thing. Architecture, history, food and local traditions can be as important to a luxury stay as room size, service and facilities. A hotel can be world-class without behaving like a London hotel, thankfully, because otherwise there would be very little point in travelling. Travel vlogger Harry Jaggard has offered his verdict on luxury hotels in India and Pakistan, and, unsurprisingly, the internet has something to say about it. Speaking on a Holafy podcast, Jaggard recalled staying at Mumbai's Taj Palace and Karachi's Pearl Continental. His conclusion was fairly blunt: the Indian property, he said, felt like a genuine five-star hotel, comparable with the luxury he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. Pakistan's Pearl Continental, by comparison, apparently did not make the cut. Jaggard said the Karachi hotel was owhere near the standard of the Indian hotels he had experienced. He went further, suggesting that while an Indian five-star hotel feels like a five-star property in Dubai or Britain, a Pakistani or Bangladeshi five-star hotel can feel more like a four-star or even three-star establishment. Quite the hotel report card. He also praised India's economic growth and rising affluent and middle-class population, arguing that the country's expanding wealth is increasingly reflected in its luxury hospitality sector. But there is a rather large problem with this comparison: why are we assuming a British hotel is the universal measuring tape for luxury in the first place? See on Instagram Britain does hotels. India does hospitality. A luxury hotel in Britain often prides itself on being discreet. Staff are polished, the interiors are restrained and the service is designed to make everything feel effortless. In other words, if you barely notice anything happening, the hotel is probably doing its job. India tends to take a somewhat different approach. Here, hospitality can be deliberately visible. Guests may be welcomed with flowers, traditional rituals, a cup of chai or a staff member who remembers where they travelled from. The property may smell of incense, serve regional dishes and incorporate centuries-old architectural traditions. That is not a failed attempt at British luxury. It is Indian luxury. And judging it by whether it behaves like a London hotel rather misses the point. You cannot remove culture from hospitality Take a heritage hotel in Rajasthan. Its courtyards, carved stonework, frescoes and palace architecture are not simply expensive decoration. They are part of the story of the place. A luxury property in Kerala may draw on local architecture, waterways and cuisine. A hotel in Mumbai can exist within the city's colonial, commercial and cinematic history. Then there is the Taj Palace in Mumbai, the property Jaggard praised. Its appeal is not merely the size of its rooms or the polish of its service. It carries history including the devastating 2008 terrorist attacks and the hotel's subsequent reopening and restoration. That cultural and historical context cannot be recreated by installing another marble bathroom and putting a five-star plaque outside. And then there is food British luxury hotels can certainly do food brilliantly. But Indian hospitality has an unfairly enormous culinary advantage: India has an extraordinary number of regional food traditions packed into one country. A hotel breakfast can move from dosas and idlis to parathas, poha and regional sweets before the croissant has even had time to become fashionable. Dinner might mean Goan seafood, Punjabi dishes, Hyderabadi biryani or South Indian specialities sometimes under the same roof. Calling this etter than British food would be just as simplistic as calling it worse. It is simply different . And that difference is precisely what makes travel interesting. The same five-star badge does not mean the same experience There is, of course, a legitimate point behind Jaggard's comments. Luxury standards matter. Cleanliness, service, maintenance, food quality, room standards and consistency can be assessed objectively. Some hotels in India, Pakistan, Britain and elsewhere will simply provide better service than others. But a hotel's star rating does not erase geography. A five-star hotel in London is operating within one cultural tradition. A five-star hotel in Mumbai is operating within another. A palace hotel in Rajasthan, meanwhile, can offer something that neither can reproduce: a sense of place that is inseparable from its surroundings. Trying to rank them all as though they are competing entries in Britain's Got Hotels is rather missing the point. iStock The more interesting question Instead of asking whether Indian or Pakistani hotels are as good as British ones, perhaps the better question is what each destination does with luxury. Britain has perfected discretion, consistency and polished service. India can offer grandeur, warmth, food, history and extraordinary cultural immersion. Pakistan has its own architectural traditions, hospitality culture and heritage properties that deserve to be judged on their own merits rather than simply against a British benchmark. Jaggard's experience is valid. His preference is valid too. But perhaps the five-star hotel industry does not need a single winner. After all, if every luxury hotel in the world tried to feel like a British hotel, travelling would become rather boring.
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Royal Enfield Motoverse 2026 Dates Announced
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CM calls for harnessing J&Ks biomass to decarbonise economy
Srinagar, Sep 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called upon engineers, scientists and academic institutions to harness Jammu and Kashmirs abundant biomass resources to develop locally suited, economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and decarbonizing the economy. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of the 41st National Convention of Chemical Engineers and National Seminar on Biomass: A Sustainable Resource for Decarbonizing the Economy, organized under the aegis of the Chemical Engineering Division Board of The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) in association with the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Srinagar, at the IEI J&K State Centre here. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof. Nelofer Khan, Director NIT Srinagar Anurag Mishra, Chairman IEI J&K State Centre Ferdous Ahad Bhat, Chairman Chemical Engineering Division Board, FIE, Prof. G. Madhu, besides engineers, academicians and other experts attended the two-day national convention and seminar. Highlighting the significance of the convention being held in Jammu & Kashmir after a gap of several decades, the Chief Minister said the last National Convention of the IEI held in J&K had taken place in early 1989. For us, to have all of you present for the 41st National Convention, organized by our own NIT Srinagar and the Chemical Engineering Division Board, is a significant moment, he said, while expressing appreciation to the organizers for choosing biomass and decarbonization as the central theme of the convention. The Chief Minister said the need to reduce dependence on carbon-based fuels had become increasingly urgent, both from the perspective of energy security and the growing environmental consequences of using fossil-fuel. He said recent pressures on fuel supplies had underlined the vulnerabilities associated with excessive dependence on carbon-based energy sources, while the consequences of unchecked fossil-fuel use were becoming increasingly visible in the form of global warming and climate-related disasters. Those of us who are roughly around my age or maybe a little older have seen with our own eyes the way in which our glaciers are retreating and shrinking, Omar Abdullah said, highlighting the particular vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate change. Referring to the Thajiwas glacier near Sonamarg, the Chief Minister said the extent of glacier retreat could be understood from personal experience. We have only to travel two hours out of Srinagar to go to Sonamarg to see the Thajiwas glacier there, he said, recalling that it was once possible to reach the foot of the glacier after a short walk, whereas today it requires a considerably longer trek. He said such changes offered a stark reminder of the environmental consequences of the continued and unchecked use of fossil fuels. However, the Chief Minister cautioned that moving away from a carbon-based economy could not be achieved simply by switching from one energy source to another overnight. Economically viable, sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions are the need of the hour, he said, stressing that alternative energy solutions must be capable of competing economically with established sources of power. Omar Abdullah pointed out that Jammu & Kashmir possessed significant biomass resources generated through agriculture, horticulture, forests, municipal waste and increasing consumption. We are sitting on a wealth of biomass whether we like it or not, he said, adding that the challenge was to develop effective mechanisms for converting this resource into useful energy. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir had so far struggled to develop a workable and sustainable model for waste-to-energy, despite generating sufficient waste to support such initiatives. He observed that the economic viability of waste-to-energy projects remained a major challenge, particularly when compared with relatively cheaper sources such as solar and hydropower. At the same time, he stressed that economic considerations could not be the only factor determining the future of waste management and energy policy. We will have to do it, he said, underlining the need to address not only the problem of legacy waste but also the continuously increasing generation of organic waste that could potentially be converted into energy. The Chief Minister also recalled his efforts during his previous tenure to explore the possibility of converting plant material harvested from Dal Lake into biofuel, in collaboration with higher education institutions, particularly the agricultural university. He said that while the idea had so far remained largely at the discussion stage, such initiatives needed to be pursued with greater determination and through practical experimentation. Drawing from a personal experience at a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister illustrated how seemingly unconventional ideas could eventually become successful and practical solutions. He recalled how one of his teachers had proposed establishing a poultry farm at the school to ensure an in-house supply of eggs. The teacher then went a step further by exploring the possibility of converting poultry waste into biogas. What initially may seem to others as a pipe dream or may even for people evoke mockery, actually, in the long term, if you keep going at it, people will realize that the mockery was wrong and the vision was actually the correct thing, Omar Abdullah said. He said the school ultimately developed a workable system in which poultry waste was converted into biogas, which was then transported almost a kilometre to the central dining hall and used to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for cooking. The Chief Minister urged scientists, engineers and academic institutions not to be discouraged by unsuccessful experiments while working on new technologies and solutions. Let us not be afraid of failure, he said, stressing that experimentation and learning from unsuccessful attempts were essential for technological progress. He cited the example of Thomas Edison and his approach to experimentation while developing the electric light bulb, as well as contemporary technological ventures where failed experiments provide valuable data for subsequent innovations. Omar Abdullah called for the collective intellectual capacity of the engineers, scientists and institutions participating in the convention to be channeled towards developing practical projects capable of addressing Jammu and Kashmirs specific requirements. We need to commit the awesome brain power that is present in this room, or that is represented by the institutions that are present here, to arrive at workable, sustainable, economically viable projects, he said. He emphasized that solutions for biomass utilization could not simply be replicated from one part of the country to another, given the differences in available resources, geography, climate and local conditions. The biomass of Jammu and Kashmir will not be the same as the biomass of Maharashtra, will not be the same as the biomass of Tamil Nadu, he said, calling for greater emphasis on localized and indigenized solutions. The Chief Minister suggested that the deliberations of the convention should culminate in concrete recommendations that could be examined by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and subsequently shared with governments in other parts of the country as well as the Government of India. He said the objective should be to identify technologies and models that could simultaneously address waste management, energy generation, environmental sustainability and economic viability. Let us arrive at localized, sustainable, economical solutions, he said, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir should seek to utilize biomass that is available locally rather than depend on resources brought in from outside. The Chief Minister said the ultimate objective of such efforts should be to gradually move the economy away from excessive carbon dependence while protecting the environment for future generations. We have to be able to give them a planet that is more sustainable than the planet that we have inherited from our forefathers, he said, referring to the young participants and students present at the convention. He expressed hope that the two-day national convention would produce actionable recommendations and practical ideas capable of translating scientific research into field-level solutions. If we are able to do that, I believe this national convention will more than have met the goals that it set for itself, he said. The Chief Minister wished the participants and organizers success in their deliberations and expressed hope for continued engagement with the Institution of Engineers (India) and the engineering and academic community in Jammu and Kashmir.
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman joins regional airline FLY91 as pilot
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Quality Education and AI: A Defining Test for Our Future
DR MOMIN DARVESH In every generation, there comes a moment when society is forced to ask what kind of future it wants to build. For ours, that question is increasingly tied to two powerful forces: quality education and artificial intelligence. One is the foundation of human progress; the other is the most disruptive technology of our time. Together, they can either widen opportunity or deepen inequality. The outcome will depend not on technology alone, but on the choices we make today. Education has always been more than the transfer of information. It is the process through which individuals learn to think, question, create, and participate in society. A quality education gives a child confidence, discipline, and the ability to adapt to change. It shapes the moral and intellectual character of a nation. Yet across much of our region, and indeed in many parts of the world, education still struggles with familiar problems: weak learning outcomes, rote methods, outdated curricula, poor infrastructure, and a widening gap between what is taught and what the world demands. This is where artificial intelligence enters the discussion. AI is no longer a distant concept reserved for laboratories or tech companies. It is already influencing how we write, search, learn, work, and communicate. In education, it can be a powerful tool. It can help teachers personalize lessons, identify learning gaps, support students who struggle, and reduce the burden of repetitive administrative work. It can make learning more interactive and accessible, especially for students in remote or underserved areas. In a country where the quality of schooling varies sharply from one institution to another, AI could become a bridge to more equal opportunities. But technology is not a miracle cure. AI cannot fix an education system that is broken at its core. A classroom without trained teachers, reliable electricity, internet access, basic facilities, or a serious commitment to learning will not suddenly become excellent because a machine has been introduced. In fact, if used carelessly, AI can deepen the very problems it promises to solve. Students may begin to depend too much on automated tools, lose the habit of original thinking, or use AI to bypass the hard work that genuine learning requires. Schools may celebrate digital tools while neglecting the human relationships that make education meaningful. That is why the real debate should not be whether AI should enter education, but how it should be used. The first priority must remain quality. AI should support teachers, not replace them. It should assist learning, not weaken it. It should expand curiosity, not encourage shortcuts. If education is to prepare children for an uncertain future, then it must teach them how to think critically about AI itself its benefits, its limits, its ethics, and its social consequences. A quality education system in the age of AI must rest on several pillars. First, teachers need training. No technology can succeed if the people using it are not equipped to understand it. Teachers should be helped to use AI tools confidently and responsibly, so they can integrate them into lessons in a meaningful way. Second, the curriculum must evolve. Students need more than memorised facts; they need digital literacy, problem-solving skills, ethical awareness, creativity, and the ability to distinguish truth from misinformation. Third, access must be fair. AI tools should not become a privilege of elite schools and wealthy families alone. If that happens, the digital divide will become even more dangerous than the educational divide we already know. There is also a larger social question. What kind of human beings do we want education to produce? If the goal is only to create workers who can operate machines, then we will have misunderstood the purpose of education. But if the goal is to produce responsible citizens, thoughtful leaders, skilled professionals, and compassionate human beings, then AI can be used in service of that vision. The true value of education lies not merely in efficiency, but in wisdom. And wisdom is something no machine can provide on its own. We should also be cautious of the fashionable idea that every problem must be solved through automation. In education, as in life, there are no shortcuts to excellence. Reading widely, writing clearly, discussing ideas, questioning assumptions, and learning from failure remain essential. AI may make these processes faster or more efficient, but it cannot make them unnecessary. If anything, the rise of AI should push us to value human judgment more deeply, not less. For governments, educators, and institutions, the task ahead is clear. Invest in schools. Train teachers. Update curricula. Build digital infrastructure. Set ethical guidelines for AI use. Encourage innovation, but never at the expense of equity and quality. The goal should be to create an education system that is modern without being mechanical, innovative without being shallow, and technological without losing its human soul. In the end, the relationship between quality education and artificial intelligence is not one of competition, but of responsibility. AI will shape the future in ways we are only beginning to understand. Education will determine whether that future is inclusive, intelligent, and humane. If we get education right, AI can become a force for liberation. If we get it wrong, even the smartest machines will not save us. That is the real challenge before us: not just to adopt AI, but to ensure that it serves a well-educated society capable of using it wisely. The future will belong not to those who merely possess technology, but to those who can pair it with knowledge, character, and vision. (The author is a lecturer in HED and a columnist)
Rana stresses sustainable water security for J&K
New Delhi, Sep 2: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana participated in the two-day Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where he highlighted the Union Territorys priorities and challenges in the water sector. The summit brought together senior officials and stakeholders to discuss the implementation of water-sector programmes and measures to strengthen water security across the country. Deliberations focused on timely execution of water infrastructure projects, rainwater conservation and harvesting, sustainability of water sources, and effective operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply systems. Sharing J&Ks perspective and field-level experiences, Rana stressed the need for sustained coordination between the Centre and the Union Territory to expedite critical water infrastructure projects and ensure timely delivery of benefits to the people. He called for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to water management, with greater emphasis on source sustainability, conservation, climate-resilient infrastructure and the long-term functionality of rural drinking water systems. Rana also underscored the importance of robust operation and maintenance mechanisms to ensure reliable and uninterrupted water supply, particularly in rural and remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The minister reiterated the J&K governments commitment to sustainable water security and dependable drinking water services for every household, stressing that effective Centre-UT coordination, sound planning, efficient implementation and regular monitoring would be key to achieving these goals. The summit provided a platform for officials and stakeholders to share experiences, discuss challenges and explore coordinated strategies for strengthening water services and ensuring reliable, sustainable and people-centric water supply.
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot. Sources told PTI that Varthaman joined the airline in August. However, further details about...
J&K U/17 Boys, Girls lift bronze medals in NZ National Cship held at Dehradun
Srinagar, Sep 2: Mini U/11 & U/17 Boys and Girls Categories North Zone Roll Ball National Championship 2026 was held at Parade Ground and Shukun Sports Academy Dehradun on August 29 to 31, 2026, with full sports enthusiasm and sprit. J&K boys and girls participated in the U/11 & U/17 Categories respectively. In the Boys U/17 category, the team was comprised of: Omaik Bagdadi as Captain, with Agrim, Bhavyansh, Medhansh Kumar, Ahamdeep, Yogeshwar Tanesh Kumar, Rasiq Khan, Zehraan, Anas Bin Yassin, Mohammad Aneef and Sunandas. While as in Girls U/17 category, Qurat ul Ain was leading as Captain, with Eleeza Mukhdomi as goalkeeper, Meera Verma, Arushema Mir, Areeba, Aliza, Dhwani, Nanda. The teams were led by M. Ashraf Dijoo Chief Coach, assisted by Manvi Vijay Singh, Suresh Kumar and Sameer Gupta. Both the teams (boys and girls) played very well and proved their mettle in the championship and won bronze medals. U. P State emerged as the overall winners. The girls team captain Qurat ul Ain on her best performance in the championship was awarded a Bicycle as a best Scorer of the Championship. She was also awarded a bicycle in Agra Nationals held last year. Omaik Bagdadi, J&K team Captain also Shown the best performance in the Championship by Scoring overall 10 goals. U/11boys also participated Ist time at the National Level Shows Best Performance in the Championship. Roll Ball Association of UT J&K is doing its best for the development of this indigenous game in the State under the aegis of JK Sports Council. At the concluding ceremony, all the coaches and referees were felicitated with an award of honour.
Harness J&Ks biomass potential to cut fossil fuel dependence: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Sep 2:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called upon engineers, scientists and academic institutions to harness Jammu and Kashmirs abundant biomass resources to develop locally suited, economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and decarbonizing the economy. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of the 41st National Convention of Chemical Engineers and National Seminar on Biomass: A Sustainable Resource for Decarbonizing the Economy, organized under the aegis of the Chemical Engineering Division Board of The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) in association with the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Srinagar, at the IEI J&K State Centre here. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof. Nelofer Khan, Director NIT Srinagar Anurag Mishra, Chairman IEI J&K State Centre FerdousAhad Bhat, Chairman Chemical Engineering Division Board, FIE, Prof. G. Madhu, besides engineers, academicians and other experts attended the two-day national convention and seminar. Highlighting the significance of the convention being held in Jammu & Kashmir after a gap of several decades, the Chief Minister said the last National Convention of the IEI held in J&K had taken place in early 1989. For us, to have all of you present for the 41st National Convention, organised by our own NIT Srinagar and the Chemical Engineering Division Board, is a significant moment, he said, while expressing appreciation to the organisers for choosing biomass and decarbonization as the central theme of the convention. The Chief Minister said the need to reduce dependence on carbon-based fuels had become increasingly urgent, both from the perspective of energy security and the growing environmental consequences of using fossil-fuel. He said recent pressures on fuel supplies had underlined the vulnerabilities associated with excessive dependence on carbon-based energy sources, while the consequences of unchecked fossil-fuel use were becoming increasingly visible in the form of global warming and climate-related disasters. Those of us who are roughly around my age or maybe a little older have seen with our own eyes the way in which our glaciers are retreating and shrinking, Omar Abdullah said, highlighting the particular vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate change. Referring to the Thajiwas glacier near Sonamarg, the Chief Minister said the extent of glacier retreat could be understood from personal experience. We have only to travel two hours out of Srinagar to go to Sonamarg to see the Thajiwas glacier there, he said, recalling that it was once possible to reach the foot of the glacier after a short walk, whereas today it requires a considerably longer trek. He said such changes offered a stark reminder of the environmental consequences of the continued and unchecked use of fossil fuels. However, the Chief Minister cautioned that moving away from a carbon-based economy could not be achieved simply by switching from one energy source to another overnight. Economically viable, sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions are the need of the hour, he said, stressing that alternative energy solutions must be capable of competing economically with established sources of power. Omar Abdullah pointed out that Jammu & Kashmir possessed significant biomass resources generated through agriculture, horticulture, forests, municipal waste and increasing consumption. We are sitting on a wealth of biomass whether we like it or not, he said, adding that the challenge was to develop effective mechanisms for converting this resource into useful energy. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir had so far struggled to develop a workable and sustainable model for waste-to-energy, despite generating sufficient waste to support such initiatives. He observed that the economic viability of waste-to-energy projects remained a major challenge, particularly when compared with relatively cheaper sources such as solar and hydropower. At the same time, he stressed that economic considerations could not be the only factor determining the future of waste management and energy policy. We will have to do it, he said, underlining the need to address not only the problem of legacy waste but also the continuously increasing generation of organic waste that could potentially be converted into energy. The Chief Minister also recalled his efforts during his previous tenure to explore the possibility of converting plant material harvested from Dal Lake into biofuel, in collaboration with higher education institutions, particularly the agricultural university. He said that while the idea had so far remained largely at the discussion stage, such initiatives needed to be pursued with greater determination and through practical experimentation. Drawing from a personal experience at a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister illustrated how seemingly unconventional ideas could eventually become successful and practical solutions. He recalled how one of his teachers had proposed establishing a poultry farm at the school to ensure an in-house supply of eggs. The teacher then went a step further by exploring the possibility of converting poultry waste into biogas. What initially may seem to others as a pipe dream or may even for people evoke mockery, actually, in the long term, if you keep going at it, people will realize that the mockery was wrong and the vision was actually the correct thing, Omar Abdullah said. He said the school ultimately developed a workable system in which poultry waste was converted into biogas, which was then transported almost a kilometre to the central dining hall and used to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for cooking. The Chief Minister urged scientists, engineers and academic institutions not to be discouraged by unsuccessful experiments while working on new technologies and solutions. Let us not be afraid of failure, he said, stressing that experimentation and learning from unsuccessful attempts were essential for technological progress. He cited the example of Thomas Edison and his approach to experimentation while developing the electric light bulb, as well as contemporary technological ventures where failed experiments provide valuable data for subsequent innovations. Omar Abdullah called for the collective intellectual capacity of the engineers, scientists and institutions participating in the convention to be channeled towards developing practical projects capable of addressing Jammu and Kashmirs specific requirements. We need to commit the awesome brain power that is present in this room, or that is represented by the institutions that are present here, to arrive at workable, sustainable, economically viable projects, he said. He emphasized that solutions for biomass utilization could not simply be replicated from one part of the country to another, given the differences in available resources, geography, climate and local conditions. The biomass of Jammu and Kashmir will not be the same as the biomass of Maharashtra, will not be the same as the biomass of Tamil Nadu, he said, calling for greater emphasis on localized and indigenized solutions. The Chief Minister suggested that the deliberations of the convention should culminate in concrete recommendations that could be examined by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and subsequently shared with governments in other parts of the country as well as the Government of India. He said the objective should be to identify technologies and models that could simultaneously address waste management, energy generation, environmental sustainability and economic viability. Let us arrive at localised, sustainable, economical solutions, he said, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir should seek to utilize biomass that is available locally rather than depend on resources brought in from outside. The Chief Minister said the ultimate objective of such efforts should be to gradually move the economy away from excessive carbon dependence while protecting the environment for future generations. We have to be able to give them a planet that is more sustainable than the planet that we have inherited from our forefathers, he said, referring to the young participants and students present at the convention. He expressed hope that the two-day national convention would produce actionable recommendations and practical ideas capable of translating scientific research into field-level solutions. If we are able to do that, I believe this national convention will more than have met the goals that it set for itself, he said. The Chief Minister wished the participants and organizers success in their deliberations and expressed hope for continued engagement with the Institution of Engineers (India) and the engineering and academic community in Jammu and Kashmir.
South Asias political landscape presents one of the most compelling narratives in contemporary democratic governance. Historically, the subcontinent stood at the forefront of female executive leadership, producing Sri Lankas Sirimavo Bandaranaikethe worlds first female prime minister in 1960 alongside iconic heads of government including Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, Sheikh Hasina, and Khaleda Zia. Today, as regional democracies actively strive toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG-5) for gender equality, a profound democratic transition is unfolding from the grassroots upward. This evolving landscape demonstrates that women are decisively moving beyond passive voting toward becoming central architects of governance, even as key institutional and socio-cultural barriers remain to be addressed. The foundation of this democratic expansion was laid through Indias landmark 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in 1993, which mandated a minimum 33.3% reservation for women across rural Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies. Over the subsequent decades, more than twenty Indian states including Bihar, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal progressively elevated this threshold to a 50% reservation. Today, nearly 1.4 million women hold elected office in Panchayats across India. Ground-breaking empirical research by Nobel laureate Esther Duflo and Raghabendra Chattopadhyay confirms that female local leaders systematically steer public spending toward vital community priorities, particularly clean drinking water, sanitation, fuel access, and rural road connectivity. Moreover, continuous exposure to female leadership has actively dismantled entrenched societal stereotypes, while significantly elevating the educational and professional aspirations of adolescent girls in rural communities. At the ballot box, female engagement has shattered historic records. In Indias 2024 general elections, the traditional gender turnout gap was inverted, with female voter turnout reaching an unprecedented 65.8%, marginally surpassing male turnout at 65.6%. In states such as West Bengal, female turnout reached 83.33%. Women have emerged as an autonomous, decisive voting constituency, prompting state governments to introduce programmatic welfare initiatives, including direct benefit transfers, educational stipends, and subsidized cooking gas. Complementing this electoral mobilization, Indias enactment of the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Womens Reservation Act) mandating 33% representation in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembliesmarks a transformative institutional step toward scaling grassroots democratic representation into national parliamentary chambers. Across the wider South Asian neighbourhood, positive milestones coexist with valuable institutional lessons. Nepal leads the region in parliamentary representation, with women holding 34.9% of seats in its Lower House and 38.6% in its Upper House due to progressive constitutional mandates. This positions Nepal as the only country in the region currently crossing Drude Dahlerups classic 30% critical mass threshold - the proportion theorised as necessary for women legislators to move past tokenism and exert collective policy influence. Crucially, empirical research by PRS Legislative Research robustly refutes the traditional myth regarding female winnability. In contested general elections, female candidates achieve win rates equivalent to or exceeding those of their male counterparts, while demonstrating identical diligence in parliamentary attendance and debate. Nevertheless, translating descriptive presence into substantive policy influence presents distinct operational hurdles. At the local level, newly elected representatives frequently encounter administrative and resource deficits. A large number of female Panchayat members receive limited formal training in budgetary allocation and bureaucratic procedures, while roughly half of rural administrative units lack adequate office facilities and digital connectivity. In the absence of institutional capacity-building, female leaders can face administrative sidelining or the challenge of proxy governance, wherein male relatives attempt to mediate council decisions. Similarly, in systems relying on indirect party-list quotas, such as in Bangladesh & Pakistan, female legislators often lack independent popular constituencies, leaving their legislative autonomy constrained by party hierarchies. Furthermore, the rising financial demands of electoral campaigning and the emergence of Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) remain serious deterrents. UN Women reports that 81.8% of surveyed female parliamentarians in the Asia-Pacific region experienced psychological harassment, while 44.4% faced explicit physical threats. In the digital sphere, cyber-VAWPranging from coordinated smear campaigns to weaponized artificial intelligence deepfakes poses an escalating threat to female public figures. Bridging the gap between electoral participation and substantive empowerment requires concerted structural support. Strengthening internal democracy and campaign financing within political parties, enforcing strict legal protections against physical and digital harassment, and institutionalising continuous governance academies for local representatives are essential steps forward. By reinforcing these institutional foundations, South Asia can harness its surging female electorate to foster enduring democratic leadership and fully achieve the promise of SDG-5. These are excerpts from a paper presented on 18 August 2026 at a National Conference on Gender Equality in the 21st Century: Perspectives and Pathways to SDG-5 held at Govt. Degree College for Women, M.A. Road Srinagar.
What Foreign Founders Can Learn From Korea
Startups do not usually fail because nobody gives them a desk. They fail because the right engineer, buyer, researcher, investor or test environment is just out of reach when the company needs it most. That is one of my key takeaways after visiting Pangyo Techno Valley , Koreas large technology cluster south of Seoul. The location is often compared with Silicon Valley, but the more useful comparison is not about famous companies or startup valuations. It is about physical design. Pangyo puts young companies, established tech firms, accelerators, public-sector support staff, research organizations and specialized facilities in close proximity. The goal is to reduce the friction between having an idea and proving it works outside a slide deck. During a recent visit, I met with officials from the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator, or GBSA, at the Pangyo Startup Campus. GBSA is not a startup or an investment fund. It is a public, nonprofit agency that supports businesses in Gyeonggi Province and helps operate parts of the Pangyo ecosystem. The most interesting part of the conversation was not that GBSA offers startup office space. Plenty of places do that. It was the idea that a startups physical location can become an operating advantage when it puts the company close to people and facilities that can help answer expensive questions: Can/how this product be tested? Is there a research partner who understands the problem? Can someone introduce the team to a pilot customer? Is there public support available before the company burns another six months of runway? In the West, startup support is often scattered. An accelerator may be downtown, a university lab may be across town, a corporate partner may be in another state, and a government program may be administered through a separate agency with little day-to-day contact with founders. It is effective, Silicon Valley itself proves it, but it creates more coordination and requires more network power for the startup. Pangyos model is more intentionally concentrated. GBSA officials described a campus that brings together startups, 19 accelerators and support institutions, with research organizations nearby. The agencys public Startup Campus program supports prospective founders and technology startups up to seven years old, separating its space offerings across pre-startup, early-stage and growth-stage companies. ( see GBSAs Startup Campus program ) A team with only an idea does not need the same help as a company with early revenue, and neither needs exactly what a more mature deep-tech company needs. Deep-tech startups, in particular, can spend years moving from concept to a working demonstration because access to equipment, specialists and credible test environments is limited. GBSA officials said they run public proof-of-concept projects that select roughly 20 to 30 companies, give them access to relevant facilities for six months to a year, and provide up to KRW 20 million in support. Those are interview-sourced program details, not available to every applicant. For those who have access, it may unlock a demonstration, experiment or technical relationship that a small startup could not arrange alone. This is where physical density becomes more than real estate or convenience. A startup campus is useful when being there shortens the path to a researcher, an accelerator, a public testbed or an enterprise conversation. The value is to shorten and accelerate the iteration loop through which all great startups use seeking the perfect product. The agency is also trying to orient that model around the next set of technology priorities. Officials said Gyeonggi Province is emphasizing AI, while related programs are still being developed. They also said a fabless-specialized district is under discussion. Fabless companies design semiconductors but outsource manufacturing, avoiding the enormous cost of owning a chip fabrication plant (like NVIDIA). Both ideas should be treated as plans, not completed Pangyo initiatives, but they show an effort to direct the cluster toward AI, advanced mobility and semiconductor-related work. There is also a limited but potentially useful lesson for foreign founders. GBSA officials said there was no U.S. company on the campus at the time of our meeting, and I dont think theres a formal landing program for overseas startups. However, a foreign company with a Korean market question, an R&D need, a manufacturing connection or a partnership thesis could reasonably reach out and see whether there is synergy with the local ecosystem, in my opinion. (From left) Ubergizmo Editor-in-Chief Hubert Nguyen and Techno Valley Innovation Group Director So Yeon Lee take a commemorative photo after concluding the meetup. | Photo by AVING News (https://us.aving.net) GBSA already runs outward-facing support for Pangyo startups, including global acceleration, overseas commercialization funding, translation and interpretation in English, Chinese and Japanese, and investor-startup exchanges. Its published program lists support for 12 globally promising startups through acceleration, commercialization support for 20 tenant startups, 350 language-support cases and four investment-exchange events. That activity is mainly designed to help Korean companies go abroad, particularly toward the U.S. market. But the same connections can matter to foreign investors, accelerators, university labs and companies looking for Korean technology partners. In the end, buildings do not create innovation, and a campus can become an expensive real-estate project if its managers do not convert proximity into genuinely useful connections and outcomes. For founders out there, do not ask only whether an ecosystem has money or prestige. Ask whether it can help you make the next (very) expensive decision faster. What Foreign Founders Can Learn From Koreas Pangyo Model , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
