Dr. Kurade: Indias largest mushroom producer
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat There is a particular kind of stubbornness required to grow the same crop, in the same coastal state, every single day for 32 years, and to keep scaling it while almost everyone around you is growing something else. This stubbornness belongs to Dr. Sangam Kurade, a Goa-based food technologist who is []
Seeing Goa, largely through British archives
Frederick Noronha Take a thick tome (preferably in hardcover). Succeed at getting it published by a Big City publisher. You can expect to get quite some visibility. The end result: most would probably make many believe that this is indeed a laudable work, deserving of all the encomiums it receives. Selma Carvalhos fourth book on []
The secret to a happier life? Harvard says it depends on having these 3 kinds of friends
A Harvard study highlights positive relationships as key to happiness and health. Aristotle identified three friendship types: utility, pleasure, and perfect connections. Utility friendships offer practical benefits and shared goals for advancement. Pleasure friendships stem from mutual enjoyment and shared interests. Perfect friendships, built on mutual care, foster virtue and lasting joy.
ED Seizes 187 Crore in Assets Linked to Call Center Scam Targeting US Citizens
Jalandhar, August 1: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against individuals involved in a call center scam that defrauded American citizens of millions of dollars. The agency has seized luxury properties, including farmhouses and villas, valued at 187.13 crore across Goa, Delhi, and Haryana. These assets were confiscated under the Prevention of Money ... Read more ED Seizes 187 Crore in Assets Linked to Call Center Scam Targeting US Citizens
Enhance use of AI to develop 'intelligent military': Xi Jinping tells PLA
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the armed forces to enhance AI use. He called for building an intelligent military system and deepening network information development. Combat capabilities are the key testing criterion for modernisation efforts. The PLA aims for decisive progress towards its 2027 centenary goals. Xi also emphasised strengthening the Party's absolute leadership over the military.
ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan Mission
ONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initiative will utilize advanced technologies and global specialists for faster discoveries. The government approved Rs 84,084 crore for this ambitious offshore exploration program. The goal is to strengthen energy security and reduce import dependence.
Heritage Mustn't Be Lost To Development: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Goa Chief Minister highlights need to balance urban growth with heritage and environmental concerns
Explained: How the 8-4-3 rule of compounding can help you reach Rs 1 crore sooner
Disciplined investing and compounding accelerate wealth growth towards a Rs 1 crore corpus. The 8-4-3 rule demonstrates how initial investments grow significantly over time. Higher investment returns and frequent compounding periods reduce the time needed to reach financial goals. Starting early and investing consistently maximizes the benefits of compounding for wealth accumulation. Time is a crucial advantage, allowing investments to multiply substantially with regular contributions.
When investors think about financial mistakes, they often measure them in rupee terms. One common misstep is temporarily pausing SIP investments and restarting them later. Here's how interrupting your SIP contributions can derail your long-term financial goals, according to ET Wealth.
Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirement
Retiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than complete debt elimination. High-interest unsecured loans pose the greatest risk to retirement finances. Strategic debt management and income generation can support manageable EMIs. Planning finances across life stages helps avoid retirement debt burdens.
Cooperatives Dept Ladakh organizes buyerseller meet to promote Ladakh Pashmina in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jul 31: The Cooperatives Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd. and J&K Bank, organized a BuyerSeller Meet on Friday at DIPR Auditorium, Srinagar. The programme aimed to establish direct interaction between Ladakh Pashmina herders and leading buyers, exporters, traders and business organizations, ensuring better price realization for the actual Pashmina herders, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, and strengthening sustainable market linkages through the cooperative movement. The programme was graced by Nitish Rajora, Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, as the Chief Guest. He highlighted the unique geographical landscape of Changthang, which is home to nearly 1.84 lakh Changra goats. Among those present were Thinles, Secretary, All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd.; representatives of J&K Bank, the Cooperatives Department, the District Administration, Changthang; besides members of cooperative societies, artisans, weavers, and media representatives. The event witnessed the participation of more than 100 buyers, exporters, traders, entrepreneurs, and representatives of leading business organizations from Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of the country. The meet provided a valuable platform for direct business interaction between Pashmina growers and prospective buyers, enabling discussions on quality, pricing, long-term procurement, and market requirements. Prominent participants included A.P. Vicky Shaw, Chairman, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), Kashmir; Iqram Ali Shafiee, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K; Javed Ahmad Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI); Mubashir Ahmad, President, Kashmir Pashmina Welfare Trust; Mohd. Rafiq Sofi, President, Tahafuz Society; and Muzaffar, Zonal Head, Srinagar, J&K Bank, who interacted with the cooperative members and explored avenues for long-term collaboration. Addressing the gathering, Nitish Rajora highlighted the global recognition of Ladakh Pashmina for its exceptional quality and emphasized that cooperative societies play a vital role in empowering nomadic herders by improving market access, ensuring fair remuneration, and preserving the authenticity of Ladakh Pashmina. During the programme, members of the All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd. showcased authentic Ladakh Pashmina and value-added products before buyers, exporters, and traders. The interaction enabled buyers to directly understand the production process, quality standards, and the unique characteristics of Ladakh Pashmina, while allowing herders to understand market expectations. It was informed during the meet that a dedicated digital platform/mobile application for Pashmina growers, artisans, and cooperative members will be developed in the coming days. The proposed platform is expected to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem by facilitating digital payments, improving access to government schemes, providing market information, and creating direct linkages between producers and buyers. An interactive open session followed, during which buyers, exporters, industry representatives, and cooperative members exchanged views on quality assurance, branding, GI certification, value addition, digital marketing, and expanding domestic as well as international market opportunities for Ladakh Pashmina. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Sachin Bali, who thanked all the participants and stakeholders for making the event a grand success.
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First Goan to win MMA India Youth National title Panaji: Erica De Sequeira created history by becoming Goas first MMA India Youth National Champion, securing the youth national title after an unbeaten run at the championship. Representing Goa under MMA India, the national governing body for amateur mixed martial arts affiliated with the International Mixed []
Everbrightson, Lamurang score a goal each in their 2-0 win Shillong: Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Nongkseh Sports and Cultural Club in the Shillong derby. Everbrightson Sana and Tremiki Lamurang struck in the second half to hand Shillong Lajong all three points after a goalless opening half. []
J&K among lowest-paying UTs for Anganwadi incentives
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmirs Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are among the lowest paid in the country when it comes to additional incentives provided by the Union Territories and States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Lok Sabha. The Jammu and Kashmir Government provides a monthly top-up of Rs 600 to Anganwadi Workers and Rs 300 to Helpers, in addition to the Centres honorarium of Rs 4,500 and Rs 2,250 respectively. AWWs and AWHs also receive performance-linked incentives of Rs 500 and Rs 250 per month. With the UT contribution included, an Anganwadi Worker in Jammu and Kashmir receives Rs 5,600 per month, while a Helper gets Rs 2,550, excluding performance-based incentives. The data revealed that Jammu and Kashmirs additional payment of Rs 600 for AWWs is the second-lowest among States and UTs providing such incentives. For Helpers, the Rs 300 top-up also remains among the lowest in the country. In comparison, several states provide substantially higher incentives. Kerala offers an additional Rs 8,300 to AWWs and Rs 6,800 to AWHs, while Tamil Nadu provides Rs 9,780 and Rs 6,270 respectively. Haryana gives Rs 10,250 to AWWs and Rs 5,650 to AWHs. Goa reported the highest additional incentive range, with AWWs receiving Rs 15,000 to Rs 23,000. The Ministry informed Parliament that the central honorarium for Anganwadi Workers was last revised in October 2018, when payments were increased from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 for AWWs and from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,250 for AWHs. The Centre stated that States and UTs are free to provide additional financial incentives from their own resources, resulting in significant variations across regions. The Ministry said Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are honorary workers engaged from local communities and provide services related to child care, nutrition and development under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. The government also highlighted welfare measures for workers, including annual leave, maternity benefits, insurance coverage, healthcare benefits under Ayushman Bharat and expanded promotion opportunities. Under the scheme, 50 per cent of Anganwadi Worker posts can be filled through eligible Helpers, while 50 per cent of Supervisor posts can be filled through promotion of eligible Workers. The Centre has also encouraged States and UTs to enrol Anganwadi Workers and Helpers under pension and insurance schemes, besides providing smartphones and the Poshan Tracker application to improve monitoring and digitisation of Anganwadi services.
Nominal regularisation fee mooted for Vasco houses
NT Reporter Vasco Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state government would place before the Cabinet a proposal to regularise houses in the Goa Housing Board Colony at New Vaddem for a nominal fee of around Rs 10,000, with other charges proposed to be waived. Sawant was speaking while distributing 120 allotment letters []
An Italian proverb emphasizes doing things yourself for better results. This timeless saying reflects a mindset valuing initiative and personal accountability. Self-reliance is a valuable trait in today's fast-paced and goal-oriented world. Taking initiative builds confidence and sharpens skills through direct involvement. Balancing independence with teamwork is key to achieving overall success.
Ahead ofthe Goa stint of theChandni Bar Tour 2.0, DJ Chetas reflects on a career built on music and nostalgia VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN For more than a decade, Chetas Shah, better known as DJ Chetas, has been one of the biggest names shaping Indias party scene. Ranked World No. 33 on the DJ MAG Top 100 []
Many people blame the job market for missing out on their dream career, but neuroscientist Emily McDonald says the biggest obstacle could be the brain itself. She explains how the brain's default mode network, fear of success and self-identity can hold people back, and why changing the way you see yourself may help you move closer to your career goals.
Experts survey the glacier ice on Mount Ararat for the first time
Facing wind and cold, with only half as much oxygen to breathe as in the valley, a German-Turkish research team surveyed the glacier on Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey for the first time in July, at more than 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level. For two weeks, the team explored the ice field, which until then had been a blank page for researchers. Their goal was to find out whether the ice on Turkey's highest mountain preserves a unique archive of climate and cultural history.
Chicagoans Over 25 Urged To Shelter In Place Until Lollapalooza Over
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Proverb of the Day offers a powerful reminder that victory and vulnerability often travel together. Failure is a possibility whenever we step outside our comfort zone, but so is growth. The people who accomplish meaningful goals are not necessarily those who never experience defeat. They are often the ones who understand that setbacks are part of the price of pursuing something worthwhileand who continue moving forward when the outcome is uncertain.
Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger is about more than positive thinking. It is about creating an internal belief strong enough to support consistent effort. Dreams become meaningful when they are translated into goals, goals become achievable when they are broken into actions, and actions become progress when repeated with discipline. Arnold Schwarzenegger's statement should therefore be understood as an invitation to examine the boundaries we place on ourselves. Some limitations are real and must be acknowledged, but others exist primarily because we have never challenged them. The willingness to imagine something better can be the beginning of discovering what is actually possible.
Start preparing early for competitive exams, aspirants told
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Quote of the Day by Bruce Lee: Bruce Lees quote, If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, youll never get it done, explores the importance of taking action, overcoming overthinking, and turning ideas into reality. The quote suggests that while planning and careful thought are valuable, excessive hesitation can prevent progress, limit opportunities, and stop people from achieving their goals. It highlights the need to balance preparation with action and reminds us that true growth comes through experience, effort, and the courage to begin.
'Musafir Cafe' star Vedika Pinto's sea-facing Mumbai home with Goan-Portuguese charm
'Musafir Cafe' actor Vedika Pinto gives an intimate tour of her 4000 sq ft Mumbai home, blending contemporary design with Goan-Portuguese touches that pay homage to her father's ancestry. From a restored newspaper artwork bought in Beirut to a painting with a cheeky Green Choli backstory, Vedika opens up about the stories behind her home's most striking corners.
Assam Cabinet clears CBG Policy 2026 aligned with national model
Assam's Cabinet approved a new Compressed Biogas Policy to convert organic waste into clean energy. This policy offers significant capital and tariff support for biogas projects across the state. The government also approved rules for self-certification of weighing instruments to reduce compliance burdens. Additionally, two proposed reserved forests in Goalpara District were finalized as Reserved Forests. The Cabinet also reviewed ongoing relief measures for recent flood-affected populations.
Personal Loan vs FD vs Credit Card: Which Is the Smarter Choice?
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Cooperatives Department, UT Ladakh Organizes BuyerSeller Meet to Promote Ladakh Pashmina in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 31: The Cooperatives Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd. and J&K Bank, organized a BuyerSeller Meet today at the DIPR Auditorium, Srinagar. The programme aimed to establish direct interaction between Ladakh Pashmina herders and leading buyers, exporters, traders and business organizations, ensuring better price realization for the actual Pashmina herders, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, and strengthening sustainable market linkages through the cooperative movement. The programme was graced by Shri Nitish Rajora , IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, as the Chief Guest. He highlighted the unique geographical landscape of Changthang, which is home to nearly 1.84 lakh Changra goats. Among those present were Mr. Thinles, Secretary, All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd.; representatives of J&K Bank, the Cooperatives Department, the District Administration, Changthang; besides members of cooperative societies, artisans, weavers, and media representatives. The event witnessed the participation of more than 100 buyers, exporters, traders, entrepreneurs, and representatives of leading business organizations from Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of the country. The meet provided a valuable platform for direct business interaction between Pashmina growers and prospective buyers, enabling discussions on quality, pricing, long-term procurement, and market requirements. Prominent participants included Mr. A.P. Vicky Shaw, Chairman, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), Kashmir; Mr. Iqram Ali Shafiee, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K; Mr. Javed Ahmad Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI); Mr. Mubashir Ahmad, President, Kashmir Pashmina Welfare Trust; Mr. Mohd. Rafiq Sofi, President, Tahafuz Society; and Mr. Muzaffar, Zonal Head, Srinagar, J&K Bank, who interacted with the cooperative members and explored avenues for long-term collaboration. Addressing the gathering, Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, highlighted the global recognition of Ladakh Pashmina for its exceptional quality and emphasized that cooperative societies play a vital role in empowering nomadic herders by improving market access, ensuring fair remuneration, and preserving the authenticity of Ladakh Pashmina. He reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration towards strengthening the cooperative movement and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for Pashmina-growing communities. During the programme, members of the All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd. showcased authentic Ladakh Pashmina and value-added products before buyers, exporters, and traders. The interaction enabled buyers to directly understand the production process, quality standards, and the unique characteristics of Ladakh Pashmina, while allowing herders to understand market expectations. It was informed during the meet that a dedicated digital platform/mobile application for Pashmina growers, artisans, and cooperative members will be developed in the coming days. The proposed platform is expected to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem by facilitating digital payments, improving access to government schemes, providing market information, and creating direct linkages between producers and buyers. An interactive open session followed, during which buyers, exporters, industry representatives, and cooperative members exchanged views on quality assurance, branding, GI certification, value addition, digital marketing, and expanding domestic as well as international market opportunities for Ladakh Pashmina. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Sachin Bali, who thanked all the participants and stakeholders for making the event a grand success. The Cooperatives Department, UT Ladakh, reaffirmed its commitment to organizing more such BuyerSeller Meets to strengthen direct market linkages, promote authentic Ladakh Pashmina, empower cooperative societies, and ensure that the benefits of value addition and market access reach the actual Pashmina herders of Changthang.
J&K anganwadi workers among lowest-paid in India, receive Rs 600 monthly UT top-up: Centre
Srinagar, Jul 31: Anganwadi workers in Jammu and Kashmir receive one of the lowest additional honorarium top-ups in the country, with the Union Territory providing just 600 per month to Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and 300 to Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs), the Union Government informed Parliament on Friday. The information was shared by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, highlighting wide disparities in additional financial support extended by States and Union Territories to Anganwadi workers under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme. According to the ministry, the Centre provides a monthly honorarium of 4,500 to Anganwadi Workers and 2,250 to Anganwadi Helpers under the cost-sharing arrangement with States and UTs. In addition, workers receive performance-linked incentives of 500 and 250, respectively. With the UT administration's additional top-up, an Anganwadi Worker in Jammu and Kashmir receives 5,600 per month, excluding the performance-linked incentive, while an Anganwadi Helper receives 2,550. The data shows that Jammu and Kashmir's 600 monthly top-up for AWWs is among the lowest in the country. Nagaland provides no additional top-up, while neighbouring Ladakh offers 1,300 to Anganwadi Workers and 650 to Helpers. In contrast, several States provide significantly higher incentives. Kerala pays an additional 8,300 to Anganwadi Workers and 6,800 to Helpers, Tamil Nadu provides 9,780 and 6,270 respectively, while Haryana offers 10,250 and 5,650. Goa tops the list, with additional payments ranging between 15,000 and 23,000 for Anganwadi Workers. The ministry informed Parliament that the central honorarium was last revised on October 1, 2018, when it was increased from 3,000 to 4,500 for Anganwadi Workers and from 1,500 to 2,250 for Helpers. States and UTs are free to provide additional incentives from their own resources. Responding to questions on improving service conditions, the ministry said no decision has been taken to further enhance the central honorarium or restore travel allowances. The Centre reiterated that Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are honorary workers drawn from local communities who provide child care, nutrition and early childhood development services under the Integrated Child Development Services framework. The ministry also highlighted welfare measures available to Anganwadi workers, including 20 days of annual leave, 180 days of paid maternity leave, healthcare coverage of up to 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, eligibility for the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan pension scheme, and insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. It further said promotion avenues have been expanded, with 50 per cent of Anganwadi Worker posts to be filled through promotion from eligible Helpers and half of Supervisor posts reserved for experienced Anganwadi Workers.
A Bengaluru-based CA and former KPMG and Deloitte employee warned against spending Rs 20 lakh on lavish weddings to impress relatives. She broke down how food, venue, entertainment, photography, decoration and other costs can make the money disappear within 48 hours. She argued that savings, investments, future goals and parents' retirement may bear the hidden cost. Instead, she suggested allocating 35% to the wedding, 25% to investments, 25% to a home and 15% to an emergency fund.
Excited To Lead Purani Dilli 6 In DPL Season Three, Focus Is On Playing Positive Cricket: Rawat
Delhi Premier League: Wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat has expressed excitement over leading Purani Dilli 6 in Delhi Premier League (DPL) season three, starting on Friday, adding the side is eager to start their campaign on a winning note and that they have left no stone unturned in its preparations leading up to their tournament opener against Central Delhi Kings. Purani Dilli 6 will take on Central Delhi Kings in the opening match of the league at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday evening. We have had around 15 to 16 practice sessions leading up to the tournament, and the intensity and commitment shown by every player has been outstanding. The squad has prepared really well, and everyone is looking forward to stepping onto the field. It is a proud moment for me to lead Purani Dilli 6, and I am ready for the responsibility. We have a talented group with the right mix of experience and youth, and our focus is on playing positive cricket, giving our best in every game, and starting the tournament with a victory, said Rawat in a statement by the franchise. After weeks of rigorous preparation, the franchise enters the third edition of the league boasting a balanced squad that blends seasoned domestic performers with emerging young talent. Purani Dilli 6 also has wrist-spinner Digvesh Rathi and young pacer Udhav Mohan, who won the U19 World Cup earlier this year with the Indian team, in their ranks. The squad has prepared really well, and everyone is looking forward to stepping onto the field. It is a proud moment for me to lead Purani Dilli 6, and I am ready for the responsibility. We have a talented group with the right mix of experience and youth, and our focus is on playing positive cricket, giving our best in every game, and starting the tournament with a victory, said Rawat in a statement by the franchise. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The wait is finally over, and everyone associated with Purani Dilli 6 is excited to get the season underway. We have worked hard over the past few weeks to build a strong and balanced squad, and the players have shown tremendous commitment during our preparations. We are confident that the team is ready for the challenge ahead. Our goal is to play fearless, competitive cricket and make our supporters proud, he said. Article Source: IANS
Cluster University Jammu VC delivers lecture at CU Kashmir
Ganderbal, Jul 30:The Department of Management Studies (DMS), Central University of Kashmir (CU-K), organised an extension lecture on Teamwork by Prof. K. S. Chandrasekhar Nair, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, for students of MBA, BBA and MBA (Tourism Studies) here at the Green Campus. Drawing upon his rich academic and administrative experience, Prof. Nair emphasised that teamwork is the cornerstone of organisational excellence, innovation and sustainable success. He urged students to cultivate a spirit of collaboration, mutual respect, effective communication and shared leadership to excel in their careers. Prof. Nair said organisations across the globe increasingly seek professionals who can work effectively in diverse teams, resolve conflicts constructively and contribute towards achieving common organisational goals. He encouraged students to embrace teamwork not merely as a managerial concept but as a lifelong value that fosters trust, creativity, resilience and collective growth. The lecture was followed by an interactive session during which participants actively engaged with the speaker. The lecture was organised under the guidance of Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, Head, Department of Management Studies, as part of the department's ongoing commitment to providing students opportunities to interact with eminent academicians and thought leaders. Faculty members, including Dr. Mir Insha Farooq, Senior Assistant Professor, Dr. Ashiq Hussain Najar, Senior Assistant Professor, and Dr. Sammaiah Buhukya, Assistant Professor, were among those present. Dr. Zia-ul-Haq, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, proposed the vote of thanks.
There is a particular kind of political moment when a metaphor escapes the control of the people who coined it. This summer, a remark from the bench about the ease with which the GenZ dismissed authority - cockroach - was meant to be an aside. It became instead the banner under which tens of thousands of students converged on Jantar Mantar, forced a sitting Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign, and extracted from the state an admission that the machinery entrusted with the simplest promise a republic can make to its GenZ - that merit will be tested fairly, had failed catastrophically and repeatedly. The resignation was not a small thing. In a political culture that has made a fetish of never admitting error, it was, briefly, a demonstration that democratic pressure, applied with enough moral clarity, still moves institutions. It is exactly because that demonstration was real that a harder question now presents itself to Kashmirs own GenZ. If a minister at the centre can be made to answer for a system of examinations that betrayed the trust of millions, what account is owed by those who preside over an examination ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir that has, by any honest reading of the record, been no less compromised, and in some respects considerably more so, for considerably longer? The JKSSBs sub-inspector examination was compromised in 2022. Its junior engineer and finance-account assistant examinations were cancelled after leaks. The Fire and Emergency Services recruitment drive is, at the time of writing, the subject of ongoing arrests by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Aspirants for the JKPSCs 10+2 lecturer post allege that questions were circulating in private coaching academies days before the paper was administered. This is not a single scandal; it is a pattern that spans lieutenant-governor rule and elected government, spans parties, and has outlasted every change of administration since 2022. If Dharmendra Pradhans resignation was the price of one national failure, the studied silence around Kashmirs own paper-leak economy is difficult to justify by any standard except the reflexive tolerance a periphery is routinely asked to extend that a capital is not. But it would be a mistake and this is where the argument must resist the pull of its own righteousness - to convert that asymmetry into a demand for a single ministers head. The temptation to ask why cant Sakina Itoo resign as Dharmendra Pradhan did mistakes a structural rot for a personal failing. Jammu and Kashmirs recruitment apparatus was not built, broken, and rebuilt by one minister or one party. The outsourcing framework that has produced the current controversy over roughly twenty-five thousand disputed appointments was, on the governments own account, designed during the PDP-BJP coalition of 20152018, when departments were stripped of the power to make direct seasonal appointments. The paper leaks that compromised the JKSSB occurred substantially under a Lieutenant Governor answerable to the Centre, not to any elected chief minister. The backdoor appointments in the Jammu and Kashmir Bank - a scandal old enough that a special anti-corruption court only recently found two former bank chairmen culpable - trace back further still, to a period when political appointees are alleged to have quietly displaced over five hundred candidates who had already cleared selection on merit. Every party that has held office in Srinagar or presided over it from Raj Bhavan has, at some point, either authored this culture or inherited it and declined to dismantle it. To demand one resignation is theatre; to demand the dismantling of a system in which every actor has found it convenient to blame the others is reform. Kashmirs Gen Z, if it is to learn anything transferable from Jantar Mantar, should learn to distrust the catharsis of a single scapegoat exactly as much as it distrusts the impunity of institutions. Nowhere is this diffusion of responsibility more visible than in the year-long passage of the Cabinet Sub-Committees report on reservation. A committee constituted in December 2024 to examine grievances about a reservation architecture that, by the governments own submission to the Assembly, reserves seventy per cent of government jobs and leaves only thirty per cent to open merit, took until December 2025 to have its recommendations - reportedly proposing to raise the open-merit share to forty per cent and to trim the Economically Weaker Sections and Residents of Backward Areas quotas - cleared by the Cabinet, and the file still awaited the Lieutenant Governors assent and the Ministry of Home Affairs concurrence as of the middle of this year. Whatever one thinks of the substance of the recommendations, the procedural fact is telling: a matter that touches the immediate material prospects of an overwhelmingly young population has been processed almost entirely behind closed doors, filtered through a Union Territorys peculiar two-key structure of elected government and centrally appointed administrator, with no meaningful mechanism by which the aspirants whose futures are being adjudicated can see the reasoning, contest the data, or hold anyone accountable for delay. This is not a reservation debate conducted in public; but a reservation debate conducted about the public. The same diagnosis extends to the classroom itself. An education department that suspended and terminated its own employees over the inclusion of separatist figures as personalities and legends in centrally sponsored textbooks was, in the same period, unable to explain how the leak of a lecturer recruitment paper occurred or to offer aspirants a credible account of what would be done about it. An administration capable of swift, almost theatrical action against ideological deviation in a textbook has shown itself considerably less swift when the deviation is corruption in the very process by which the teachers of that textbook are hired. This is not a coincidence of emphasis; it is a revealing statement of institutional priorities, and Kashmirs students have every right to notice which kind of failure gets a same-day suspension order and which kind gets years of unresolved committees. To this must be added the issues that do not generate paper leaks or hunger strikes but will, in the medium run, determine more of this generations future than any single recruitment scandal: the largely unregulated extraction of riverbed material from the Jhelum, Chenab, and their tributaries, awarded through opaque contracts that rarely return commensurate value to the communities living beside the rivers being dredged; and a Himalayan ecology - retreating glaciers, an increasingly erratic monsoon pattern, flash floods that arrive with less warning each year, that receives ritual acknowledgment in policy documents and almost none in enforcement. A generation that has watched its examinations sold, its reservation policy negotiated in files it cannot read, and its rivers mined by contracts it never sees, is not merely angry about jobs. It is arriving, by experience rather than theory, at a diagnosis that political scientists have long made about the Union Territorys design: an architecture in which the body most exposed to public anger, the elected government, does not control the instruments - policing, the bureaucracys top tiers, ultimate reservation and recruitment sign-off - that would let it fully answer for outcomes, while the body that does control them, the Lieutenant Governors administration, is not subject to the electoral accountability that made Dharmendra Pradhans position untenable at Jantar Mantar. This, then, might be the message Kashmirs Gen Z owes the countrys Gen Z, and itself: that the demand for accountability, once discovered, cannot be allowed to stop at the first resignation that presents itself as convenient. The Jantar Mantar moment worked because it refused to be satisfied with an apology and instead insisted on a resignation. Kashmirs own movement, if it is to be more than an echo, must resist the equally tempting substitute of a resignation in place of structural repair - must insist not on removing Sakina Itoo or any single office-holder, but on a recruitment system insulated from every future governments temptation to outsource, a reservation policy whose committees publish their working papers, a mining and ecological regime that treats disclosure as a right rather than a favour, and, underlying all of this, a restoration of the ordinary chain of accountability, an assembly answerable for the departments it nominally runs - without which every future ministers resignation will remain a gesture rather than a guarantee. Anything less risks repeating, in Srinagar, the very failure the students at Jantar Mantar were protesting in Delhi: mistaking the fall of one office-holder for the repair of the office itself. Dr Zahid Sultan, Independent Researcher Based in Srinagar Kashmir, India.
What a Japanese wall tells Kashmir
Srinagar, Jul 30:A viral video circulating in Kashmir about a Japanese mayor who built an enormous flood wall and gate to protect his village has found resonance in the Valley after the recent flood threat that brought memories of the devastating 2014 delugeThe viral video shows how Kotaku Wamura, the mayor of Fudai village in Japan, who served from 1947 to 1987, from his experience of the devastation caused by previous tsunamis, spent decades building a concrete flood wall even as many expressed reservations about the scale of the project. He was instrumental in ensuring the construction of a 51-foot wall in 1984.Fourteen years later, long after Wamura had passed away, Japan was hit by a 9-magnitude earthquake, causing a tsunami that ravaged the nations northeastern coast. Thanks to Wamura, Fudai village remained largely unaffected.In Kashmir, the recent heavy rains caused a rise in the Jhelum waters and its tributaries, leading to the issuance of alert advisories. The rains stopped, preventing a 2014-like deluge.Yet, for Kashmiris it was dj vu.In September 2014, Srinagar and south Kashmir areas were flooded, roads got washed away, homes collapsed, and hospitals were rendered non-functional. According to the World Bank, 300 people lost their lives, over 10 lakh were affected, and property worth hundreds of crores of rupees was damaged. The 2014 Kashmir floods pointed towards vulnerabilities in drainage infrastructure, encroachments of flood basins and wetlands, and reduction in carrying capacities of rivers. A rebuilding process was started.With USD 250 million in funding, the Government of India and the World Bank started the Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project in January 2016. Following this, successive governments worked on embankments and disaster response.However, their collective efforts have not added up to a comprehensive long-term strategy for protecting Kashmir against the next flood. It is because Kashmirs flood threats cannot be resolved with a single project or the dredging of the River Jhelum alone, as the river, its tributaries, the flood channels, wetlands, lakes, drainage systems, and flood plains are interlinked. Any serious flood mitigation policy needs to bring these components from river management to drainage systems, wetlands protection to flood plain planning, early warning systems to real-time monitoring together. Kashmirs geographical terrain itself can prove a valuable asset in defending against the floods.These wetlands and water bodies play the role of natural sponges, absorbing extra water in the event of heavy rains. When wetlands and water bodies disappear through encroachment, it places more stress on rivers and cities.There is also an issue of accountability in the absence of a comprehensive account of public funds used since 2014 for flood mitigation. The World Bank-sponsored project is just a part of the wider context.However, there is no comprehensive report about the promises made, the resources put into action, and the achievements and unachieved goals.As a result of this, it is difficult to know for sure whether or not Kashmir is safe in case of flooding after 2014.What the viral video about Fudai teaches is not that Kashmir should build an enormous wall but that a resilient approach towards flooding demands systematic work. Wamura made preparations for a flood for decades after calling for protective measures.Kashmir has already witnessed the worst-case scenario.The 2014 floods were meant to be Kashmirs Fudai moment.Twelve years down the line, the flood mitigation process is ongoing.The next big flood might be within the coming year, 10 years later, or even further into the future.But since 2014, no one can claim it is not possible anymore. The lesson to be drawn from Fudai is not about the height of the wall but the mindset behind the wall.The challenge in Kashmir is how the silent period before a flood is utilised in getting ready for the next deluge. Or will Kashmir be reminded about its costs by waiting for the calamity?
Mission on to conserve Goas mango heritage
40 varieties planted at Codar to preserve germplasm, genetic diversity Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: In an effort to conserve Goas mango heritage, the Government Agricultural Farm at Codar in Ponda taluka has planted 40 indigenous mango varieties across 0.7 hectare to preserve the states native mango germplasm and genetic diversity for future generations. The plantation []
Parents urged to support childrens interests and strengths
NT KURIOCITY St. Xaviers Institute, Curtorim, held its prize distribution ceremony and PTA annual general body meeting at the school hall. President of the Goa Council of Ayurvedic and Allied System of Medicine, Dr Sneha Pranav Bhagwat, was the chief guest. The programme was attended by chairperson Maria Carma Mendonca, manager Melroy Fernandes, headmistress Melania []
Celebrating young achievers of Margao
NT KURIOCITY Daivadnya Samaj, Margao felicitated meritorious students from the community who excelled in the Goa Board, CBSE and ICSE streams at a function held at Daivadnya Bhavan, Margao. The honours included Class 10 students who secured more than 85% marks and Class 12 achievers in the overall category and various streams. The overall Class []
Kargil martyrs sacrifice must inspire youth: Gadkar
NT KURIOCITY Secretary, Civil Supplies, Government of Goa, Sanjeev Gadkar, IAS, said the sacrifices of the Kargil martyrs should continue to remind citizens of the values of patriotism, national unity and service to the nation. He was addressing the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, organised by the Ex-NCC Cadets Association-Goa in association with 1 []
Two Goan films, Hovyo: Echoes of the Past by Tanisha Pawar and Draft Zero by Gauresh Savardekar,have been selected for the International Tagore Film Awards (ITFA) 2026 RAMANDEEP KAUR NT KURIOCITY Preserving thevoices of Hovyo Before DJs and bands became a regular presence, many Goan families sang hovyo, traditional oral folk songs performed during wedding []
Quote of the Day by Stan Lee: Stan Lees quote, Theres never a time when Im not working. I dont take vacations, explores the importance of passion, dedication, and finding purpose in ones work. The quote suggests that when people truly love what they do, their work becomes more than just a responsibilityit becomes a source of creativity, inspiration, and personal fulfillment. It highlights how commitment and enthusiasm can drive continuous growth, encouraging individuals to pursue their passions and remain dedicated to their goals.
Six schools to compete in TAGs tiatr extravaganza
NT KURIOCITY Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will organise the 4th All Goa Inter-School Tiatr Competition 2026 from August 3 to 12 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, with six schools from across the state participating. The competition will be inaugurated on August 3, 3.15 p.m. Dr Ernesto Rodrigues will be the chief guest, while director of []
Poor sanitation plagues SGPDA retail fish market
NT Reporter Margao The South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA)-owned retail fish market is facing poor infrastructure, choked drains and inadequate sanitation, prompting regular customers and citizens to demand immediate action fromthe authorities. The market, once envisioned as a facility modelled on international shopping standards, is now facing neglect, with vendors allegedly occupying common []
Colvale jail drug bust leads to arrest of 2 in Delhi
NT Reporter Panaji A convicted drug offender allegedly operating a narcotics distribution network from the Central Jail, Colvale, has led Goa Crime Branch police to two alleged associates in Delhi, from whose possession drugs worth around Rs 40 lakh were seized. Based on intelligence shared by the Goa Crime Branch, a team of the Delhi []
EOC chargesheets society, 11 others in Rs 1.69 cr cheating case
NT Reporter Panaji The Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of the Goa Police has filed a chargesheet before the District and Sessions Court, Merces, against Shivaji Jadhav, then chairman of Pune-based Hariom Multistate Co-operative Credit Society, and 11 others, including the society, in connection with an alleged Rs 1.69-crore investor cheating case. The matter is scheduled []
HC stays land acquisition for Borim bridge project
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has stayed the operation and implementation of the final land acquisition declaration for the proposed High Level New Borim Bridge and its approach roads. The interim order was passed on a petition filed by Salvador Alves and 39 others, including landowners, occupantsand agricultural tenants from []
Rs 254 cr fisheries projects approvedfor Goa, Union minister tells RS
NT Reporter Panaji The Union government through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has approved fisheries projects amounting to Rs 147.23 crore, which has benefited 463 beneficiaries, whereas projects worth Rs 107 crore has been approved under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), covering 4339 beneficiaries in Goa, said Union Minister for []
NEP push: Goas 35 PM SHRI schools part of 13,092 institutions
NT Reporter Panaji The Union Ministry of Education has informed that Goa has 35 PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) schools, functioning under the centrally sponsored scheme, out of such 13,092 schools across the country, including KVS/ NVS/ NCERT. These schools have facilities such as Building as Learning Aid (BaLa) features and Jaadui []
The Proverb of the Day, Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who work for it, highlights the importance of balancing patience with consistent effort. While waiting can create opportunities, real success usually comes from taking action, improving over time and staying committed to one's goals. The saying remains relevant in careers, education and personal growth, reminding people that perseverance and hard work often lead to the best outcomes.
Manipur: FC Raengdai stuns Indian Navy 1-0 in first-ever Durand Cup win
Imphal: Football Club Raengdai (Manipur) registered a historic 1-0 victory over the Indian Navy Football Team on Thursday in their debut match of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup Group D Imphal-leg at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Substitute Amarjit (No. 11) scored the decisive goal in the second half, securing FC Raengdai their first-ever goal [] The post Manipur: FC Raengdai stuns Indian Navy 1-0 in first-ever Durand Cup win appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tesla made its 10 millionth EV
The milestone means Tesla is halfway to accomplishing one of the four core product goals Elon Musk has to hit to unlock his full $1 trillion pay package.
Albie Morkel Appointed As New Head Coach Of Joburg Super Kings For SA20
Joburg Super Kings: Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed as the new head coach of Joburg Super Kings ahead of the upcoming season of the SA20. He steps into the top role after Stephen Fleming left the Super Kings franchise earlier this month and will take charge as Englands Test cricket coach. Morkel represented South Africa in one Test, 58 ODIs, and 50 T20Is from 2004 to 2015. Over a prolific T20 career spanning 319 matches, he scored more than 4,000 runs and claimed nearly 250 wickets. Apart from representing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Morkel has been an integral part of the Joburg Super Kings coaching setup since the franchise's inception in the SA20. It is an incredible honour to be appointed Head Coach of the Joburg Super Kings. From wearing the Super Kings jersey as a player to now leading one of its franchises as Head Coach, this journey is truly special. I look forward to building on the strong foundations we've created together and helping this group achieve its full potential, Morkel said in a statement by the franchise on Thursday. The JSK team is yet to make it to the SA20 final in four seasons, and Morkels first task will be to lead the team towards that goal. Morkel had been a consultant coach with the South African team in this years T20 World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. It is an incredible honour to be appointed Head Coach of the Joburg Super Kings. From wearing the Super Kings jersey as a player to now leading one of its franchises as Head Coach, this journey is truly special. I look forward to building on the strong foundations we've created together and helping this group achieve its full potential, Morkel said in a statement by the franchise on Thursday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The fifth edition of the SA20 is scheduled to begin on January 17, 2027, with Joburg Super Kings kicking off their campaign on January 18. Albie Morkel understands our culture well, having experienced it both as a player and as a coach. His leadership and understanding of the South African cricket landscape give us great confidence as we move forward, said KS Viswanathan, Director, Joburg Super Kings. Article Source: IANS
Why couldn't Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' match box office like 'Leo' and 'GOAT'?
Jana Nayagan's box office collections slowed down during weekdays after a strong opening. An 'A' certificate restricted younger viewers, impacting overall family audience attendance. Alleged online leaks before release also potentially affected theatre footfalls significantly. The film missed its Pongal release window due to certification delays. Despite these challenges, Jana Nayagan remains one of the year's biggest Tamil releases.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by the State of Goa challenging the acquittal of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case. A Division Bench of Justice Neela Gokhale and Justice Amit Borkar Jamsandekar concluded hearings after seven sessions and reserved its verdict in [] The post Bombay High Court reserves verdict on Goas appeal against Tarun Tejpals acquittal in 2013 sexual assault case appeared first on India Legal .
Najmul Hossain Shanto Backs Injury-Hit Bangladesh Ahead Of Australia Tests
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Thursday he had complete faith in his injury-hit squad ahead of a two-Test series in Australia, saying those selected have the ability to compete. Several key players, including fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, are recovering from injuries. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is also yet to recover from a calf injury sustained during the home one-day series against Australia in June. Nahid Rana, Shoriful and Litton Das are obviously important players, Shanto told reporters before the team's departure. But those who are in the squad have also been playing for many years. I have complete faith in the team that is going to Australia and believe we can play good cricket. The series marks Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years, with their last visit in 2003. Shanto said the tour was an opportunity not only to challenge one of the world's strongest teams on their home turf but also to earn Australia's respect and secure more Test matches there in future. Our main goal is to play good cricket there and earn respect, he said. If we can play competitive cricket, they'll definitely invite us again in the future. Bangladesh leave for Australia on Friday and will play a four-day warm-up match against Cricket Australia XI before the opening Test in Darwin on August 13. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The second Test begins in Mackay on August 22.
Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis offers a powerful reinterpretation of failure. A setback does not automatically move someone backward. If it produces knowledge, resilience, or a better strategy, it can become a marker pointing toward future achievement. The road to success is rarely a straight line. It is more often a series of turns, obstacles, corrections, and discoveries. In the end, success belongs not only to those who achieve their goals quickly but also to those who remain willing to learn when things go wrong. Every failed attempt can become a lesson, every mistake can reveal a better path, and every setback can strengthen the determination needed for the next opportunity.
Humans often travel to reconnect with places and past memories. Familiar destinations reduce cognitive load and mental effort for travelers. These places become extensions of personal identity and evoke strong emotions. Nostalgia significantly increases travelers' intentions to revisit cherished destinations. Repeat visits offer emotional restoration and psychological comfort to many.
RSB Group Celebrates 4th Edition of 'Ek Pahal' Annual Day Championing a Future Beyond Dreams
RSB Group, one of India’s leading automotive and non-automotive component manufacturers, successfully hosted the fourth edition of its flagship initiative, the Ek Pahal Annual Day, under the powerful theme “ Ek Pahal Sapno Se Aage ” (Beyond Dreams). RSB Group Celebrates 4th Edition of 'Ek Pahal' Annual Day The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. S.K. Behera, Vice Chairman, RSB Group, along with family members Mrs. Sangeeta Behera and Mrs. Nalini Behera, whose presence added great significance to the celebration. The celebration marked a major milestone as the Ek Pahal community grew significantly larger this year, warmly welcoming over 200 women employees from Setco into the RSB Parivar. The event brought together female employees from Jamshedpur and all other RSB centres across India. The highlight of the day was an enriching and deeply inspiring round-table panel discussion. Trailblazers from diverse fields, Dr. Rekha Panda, Ms Singo Mardi, Mrs Leena Adesara, and Ms Deboshri Dutta shared their profound life experiences. The discussion focused on the hard work, passion and commitment required to turn big ambitions into daily actions, offering the audience a masterclass on how to translate raw dreams into concrete reality. These powerful stories deeply moved the audience, inspiring all the female employees to not just dream big, but to chase those goals with unwavering grit and determination. The celebrations also featured some mesmerising cultural performances by RSB employees. Through creative storytelling, music, and dance, the performers brought immense emotion and vibrant life to the stage, beautifully mirroring the spirit of the movement. Sharing his pride on the occasion, Mr. S.K. Behera, Vice Chairman, RSB Group , " At RSB, our philosophy is simple: talent and excellence have no gender. Our approach remains strictly gender-neutral, focusing entirely on merit and capability. However, for potential to truly flourish, the environment must be right. We stand absolutely committed to creating a safe, respectful, and deeply inclusive workspace where our women colleagues feel empowered to step out, break barriers, and confidently march toward their highest aspirations. " Launched four years ago under the leadership of Ms. Nirmala Behera, Ek Pahal has matured from a heartfelt internal initiative into a massive, transformative movement. Operating through four core pillars - Health & Hygiene, Safety, Learning & Development, and Community Service; the ecosystem continues to drive structural, holistic growth both within the organization and the wider community. Reflecting on the evolution of the initiative and this year's theme, Ms. Nirmala Behera, Executive Director, HR & Branding, RSB Group , said, " Our theme this year, 'EK Pahal- Sapno Se Aage', is a powerful reminder that dreams are merely the starting line. Real empowerment begins when we move past the stage of just wishing for equality and step into the reality of executing those dreams with our own hands. I am immensely proud of our teams; the work done across our four pillars is no longer just reflected in dashboards, but lives in the daily confidence, resilience, and growth of our women colleagues ." The event concluded with a strong focus on future impact, recognizing outstanding contributions from the past year. The Community Initiative Pillar leaders were awarded the top honours for leading projects with deep social impact, while the Health & Hygiene Pillar leader was recognised as the runner-up for setting exceptional operational benchmarks. With this fourth edition of Ek Pahal annual day celebration, RSB Group strongly reaffirms its commitment to building a purpose-driven corporate culture where individual dreams are nurtured into collective milestones, setting a benchmark for the manufacturing industry at large.
RIR Power Electronics ignites India's SiC revolution after successful NSE debut
RIR Power Electronics debuted on the NSE, enhancing its market presence. The company is significantly investing in Silicon Carbide manufacturing in Odisha. This strategic move supports India's semiconductor self-reliance goals. Construction of the cleanroom facility is complete, with production targeted for FY2027. RIR also secured its first international order for high-power semiconductor devices.
Best Mexican Proverb of the Day: The Mexican proverb highlights that valuable goals demand significant effort and dedication. Achieving exceptional results requires individuals to invest time, energy, and determination. Meaningful accomplishments are rarely attained without commitment and perseverance. Sacrifice and patience are essential components for long-term success and personal growth. This timeless wisdom applies to all life aspects, emphasizing hard work over shortcuts.
Australia Leg-spinner Zampa To Play Domestic Cricket For Queensland After Leaving NSW
Queensland Cricket General Manager: Australias premier white-ball leg-spinner Adam Zampa has signed up with Queensland for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season after Cricket Australia formally approved his switch in state from New South Wales (NSW). Zampa, 34, lives near Byron Bay on the northern coast of NSW, made the move to allow himself greater flexibility and proximity for training, especially with Queenslands facilities in Brisbane just two hours away. Queensland will mark the third state team of his domestic career, following a seven-year stint with South Australia early in his career and his subsequent time with NSW. Zampa, currently ranked fourth in the ICC T20I bowling rankings, joins fellow nationally contracted players Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, and Xavier Bartlett in the Queensland squad. Were pleased to have Adam join our program and look forward to working together with him. He is a world class bowler, and his experience and insights will certainly benefit our group. We look forward to assisting him with his goal of continuing to represent Australia with distinction in the future, said Bennett King, Queensland Cricket General Manager - High Performance. Zampa had played just two domestic matches over the past two seasons due to heavy international commitments and is unlikely to challenge, especially with fellow leg-spinner Swepson being the lead red-ball spinner. Zampa has featured in only one first-class match in the past three seasons, after having conceded earlier this year that his Test aspirations faded after missing selection for the Test tour of Sri Lanka in 2025. Were pleased to have Adam join our program and look forward to working together with him. He is a world class bowler, and his experience and insights will certainly benefit our group. We look forward to assisting him with his goal of continuing to represent Australia with distinction in the future, said Bennett King, Queensland Cricket General Manager - High Performance. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It is yet to be known which Big Bash League (BBL) club Zampa will join for the upcoming season after three seasons at Melbourne Renegades. Meanwhile, new Queensland head coach James Hopes has commenced his duties this week after wrapping up his assistant coaching role with Washington Freedom in USAs Major League Cricket (MLC). Article Source: IANS
Planning to withdraw from your mutual fund SIP? Here's the impact on your financial goals
Withdrawing money from your mutual fund SIP can significantly delay your financial goals by hampering the power of compounding. Early withdrawals cause maximum damage to your long-term wealth creation. Here is how pulling out funds at different stages impacts your timeline to build a target corpus of Rs 1 crore.
Son Heung-Min Scores 2 As MLS All-Stars Post 4-3 Win Over LIGA MX All-Stars
Son scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in Wednesday night's Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
Not Satisfied: Murali Sreeshankar's Honest Admission After CWG 2026 Silver Medal Win
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar admitted he was happy to win a second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal but remained ot satisfied after falling short of his goal of clinching gold.
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami 10 days after World Cup final loss
Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami practice after his World Cup campaign. He missed two matches while visiting his father who is battling illness. Messi concluded his record sixth World Cup with eight goals and four assists. Inter Miami currently leads the Eastern Conference standings by two points. It remains uncertain if Messi will play in Saturday's home match.
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami 10 days after World Cup final loss
Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami practice after his World Cup campaign. He missed two matches while visiting his father who is battling illness. Messi concluded his record sixth World Cup with eight goals and four assists. Inter Miami currently leads the Eastern Conference standings by two points. It remains uncertain if Messi will play in Saturday's home match.
YLK, IMC claim senior men and women's handball titles
Hosts YLK, Chingarel and IMC, Thoubal emerged as the men and women's champions of the 48th State Level Senior Handball Tournament 2026 hosted by YLK YLK won the men's title by beating KVWA 24 22 in a keenly contested final encounter this afternoon A Bikramjit shone with 11 goals for the winners as L Beckham added 4 goals E Priyo and Th Abhijit managed 3 goals apiece for the winners while L Hemba 2 and Sharukhan 1 contributed 3 goals For KVWA, A Premson top scored with 9 goals as Ksh Dayananda and Roshan netted 3 goals apiece Samuel, Sitaljit and Yaikhomba netted 2 goals apiece and Yaiphaba added one In the women's final staged earlier, IMC rode on leading performances from Th Anjubala 12 goals and O Anjali 9 goals to seal a 25 17 win over YLK T Ranju and Th Roshibala also contributed 4 goals each to set up the victory for IMC as Y Monika 6 goals and Th Bimolata 4 goals led the scoring for YLK N Levia meanwhile contributed 3 goals for YLK as N Sophiya and N Aliya registered 2 goals apiece Source The Sangai Express
When attendancebecomes the goal
Every morning, the gates open and the campus begins to breathe. Corridors fill with hurried footsteps. The canteen stirs before the first lecture. Students settle beneath old trees, greet familiar faces, continue conversations left unfinished the previous day, and slowly disperse towards their classrooms. From a distance, it is a reassuring picturea thriving institution where young minds gather with a shared purpose: to learn. But appearances, especially in education, can be profoundly deceptive. Ask students why they came that morning and the first answer is almost instinctive: to attend classes, to study, to build a future. Stay with the question a little longer, however, and a different answer quietly emerges. They came because their attendance has fallen to seventy-three percent. Dropping below seventy-five may cost them their examination eligibility. They came, quite simply, to protect a number. That number has acquired extraordinary significance. Many students know their attendance percentage with greater certainty than they remember yesterdays lecture. This is not because attendance matters to them more than learning. It is because the institution has taught them that it does. Every institution reveals its priorities not by what it proclaims, but by what it consistently rewards. We speak of curiosity, critical thinking and intellectual growth as educations highest ambitions. Yet the consequences attached to attendance are immediate, measurable and unavoidable, while learning remains difficult to recognise and even harder to quantify. Faced with that imbalance, students respond exactly as any rational person would: they begin paying closest attention to the thing that carries the greatest consequence. This is why the debate surrounding attendance has always missed the more important issue: not whether attendance policies should exist but what their growing importance reveals about our classrooms. Somewhere along the way, attendance ceases to support learning and quietly becomes its substitute. Institutions established to cultivate minds have increasingly found themselves counting the numbers. There is, after all, a profound difference between inviting someone into a classroom and compelling them to enter it. One is earned through relevance, inspiration and intellectual engagement. The other depends upon regulation. A system that must consistently enforce what it cannot naturally attract has already answered the question it refuses to ask itself: the question of whether they are really offering what they are meant to offer. People rarely need to be persuaded to return to places that genuinely enrich them. Nobody monitors attendance at conversations that matter, books that absorb us, or teachers whose words continue to shape us long after the lesson has ended. We return willingly because they offer something we are afraid to miss: ideas that resonate, perspectives that deepen our understanding, and skills that help us navigate the world with confidence. The evidence that many classrooms fail to do this is visible every afternoon, in plain sight. When lectures end and classrooms empty, the campus does not. Benches remain occupied. Lawns continue to host conversations. Students linger for hours, debating ideas, discussing careers, sharing anxieties about the future, or simply trying to make sense of the lives they are preparing to lead. The same student who appeared detached inside a lecture hall often becomes remarkably engaged outside it. Their attention has not disappeared; it has simply shifted to spaces that feel meaningful. This observation challenges one of the most persistent assumptions about todays studentsthat they have become indifferent to learning. They have not. The capacity to be curious, to question, and to commit still exists. What has diminished is their confidence that the classroom will reward that curiosity. The problem is not an unwillingness to learn; it is a growing disbelief that learning, in its truest sense, is what the institution is offering. The structural reasons for this are worth naming. The first is the collapse of relevance. Too often, knowledge is delivered without any visible connection to the world students are preparing to enter. The bridge between academic ideas and lived experience is left unbuilt. Students are expected to construct that bridge themselves or, as many eventually do, to stop believing it exists at all. The second is invisibility. In a classroom of sixty students, only a handful become truly known. They answer questions, occupy the front rows, and are remembered by name. The rest move quietly through semesters without once being directly addressed, intellectually challenged, or genuinely seen. An institution that fails to engage all of its students does not merely lose their attention; it gradually erodes their belief that their presence matters. The third is the narrowing of what teaching has come to mean. There is a profound difference between a teacher who instructs and one who shapes. Instruction transfers information. Shaping cultivates judgement, confidence and the capacity to think independently. The former prepares students to reproduce answers; the latter prepares them to confront a changing world. Students recognise that difference remarkably quickly and they respond accordingly. Yet what makes this situation worth examining is not the disengagement itself, but what persists despite it. Students still come, sitting through classrooms that no longer inspire their imagination. That is not apathy; apathy would simply stay away. They arrive carrying something no institution can manufacture: hope. They come with energy and a willingness to learn, however cautious, however already disappointed. They hope these institutions will help them make sense of the world, equip them to navigate its complexities, and offer some clarity about who they might become. These are the very hopes upon which the idea of education rests. When those hopes go unmet, the withdrawal is rarely dramatic. Students do not revolt; they quietly lower their expectations. They attend because they must, participate because they are expected to, and disengage because they no longer expect to learn. The body remains present long after the mind has found somewhere else to be. There is a quality that distinguishes a classroom that merely functions from one that truly educates: in the latter, students do not want to leave. Not because attendance is compulsory, but because something meaningful is unfolding before them. The real measure of an institution is not how many students it can persuade to enter through its gates each morning. It is whether, once inside, it gives them a reason to keep walking towards the classroom. An undergraduate student, Anieqa Farraz is part of the current batch of GK School of Communications. anieq
Hanguls survival hinges on quiet seasons as human interference poses threat
Srinagar, Jul 29: A landmark study has for the first time mapped the reproductive calendar of the critically endangered Kashmir red deer or Hangul (Cervus hanglu), revealing that human disturbance during crucial breeding and birth months couldbe underminingthe recovery of the species whose population has dwindled to around 400 animals. The research, led by scientists from the Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species(LaCONES),Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India, provides what experts describe as a scientific blueprint for protecting Hangul during its most vulnerable periods. Published in the prestigious journal Scientific Reports, the study monitored the only viable wild population of Hangul in Dachigam National Park using non-invasive hormone analysis from 1,172 fresh faecal samples collected over a year. Researchers found that while male Hangul exhibit a synchronised rutting season between October and December, females display a more dispersed mating pattern extending over several months. Pregnancies peak between January and March, while April marks the principal birthing season, when females experience heightened physiological stress. The findings suggest that these months should be treated as critical conservationwindows,with minimal human activity inside Hangul habitats. Our findings establish the reproductive seasons of Hangul for the first time and provide a baseline for conservation breeding programmes, the authors wrote, adding that anthropogenic disturbances during mating and parturition should be minimised to improve population recovery. The study also detected elevated stress hormones in both male and female Hangul during the breeding season. More significantly, researchers recorded another sharp spike in stress during May, coinciding with the annual movement of migratory livestock herders, their sheep, goats and guard dogs into upper Dachigam. While the study says further investigation is needed to conclusively establish the link, scientists believe the timing strongly suggests that livestock movement and associated human activity could be adding pressure on the endangered species. Earlier studies have already shown that Hangul are increasingly shifting towards lower elevations during summer to avoid disturbance, indicating that human presence is altering their traditional habitat use. Researchers also found that Hangul's reproductive cycle differs from that of red deer living in northern Europe and Arctic regions. As a mixed feeder, Hangul has access to food for a longer period than grazing deer, allowing females to have a relatively extended breeding season. Nevertheless, births remain synchronised with spring, ensuring calves arrive when vegetation is abundant, they said. The study reads that satellite-derived vegetation data showed that food availability peaks from May to June, matching the period when newborn fawns require maximum nutrition. It warns that climate change, shifting vegetation patterns and increasing human activity could disrupt this delicate timing, affecting breeding success in future. The findings are expected to have immediate implications for wildlife management in Jammu and Kashmir. Scientists have recommended restricting tourism, grazing, infrastructure work and other disturbances inside Dachigam during the breeding and birthing periods. They also advocate expanding camera-trap monitoring, improving habitat connectivity between isolated Hangul populations and strengthening captive breeding efforts using the newly established reproductive calendar. Once numbering between 3,000 and 5,000 animals across Kashmir, the Hangul has suffered a catastrophic decline over the past century due to habitat fragmentation, grazing pressure, poaching and human disturbance. Today, Dachigam National Park supports the only viable population, with a few tiny, isolated groups surviving in Wangat-Naranag, Overa-Aru, Tral and Lolab landscapes. The researchers say the hormone profiles generated through the study now provide an essential scientific foundation for future conservation breeding programmes and long-term management strategies, especially as climate change continues to reshape Himalayan ecosystems. The study concludes that protecting Hangul during its mating and birthing seasons may prove as important as habitat restoration itself, warning that without reducing disturbance during these critical months, the future of Kashmir's iconic red deer will remain uncertain.
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