Aragam (Bandipora), Nov 8: Nestled at the foothills of the Harmukh range, about 65 kilometers north of Srinagar, lies Aragam village in Bandipora district — a settlement known for its natural beauty but limited educational resources. Here, in a modest two-room house surrounded by paddy fields and apple orchards, a quiet revolution in learning is…
Kargil, Ladakh // In the cold, isolated valleys of Taisuru — a remote and marginalized village in Suru Valley under Kargil district — a small group of determined youth have proven that community willpower can succeed where formal systems failed. Cut off for nearly eight months every year by snow and landslides, and located about…
Rabia Ahad Kupwara // In the far-flung and marginalized border communities of north Kashmir, education continues to be one of the greatest challenges. Despite years of development programs and technological progress, children in these hilly areas remain deprived of even basic educational facilities. Poor connectivity, lack of infrastructure, and administrative neglect have turned education into…
Chennai, Nov 8: In a significant ruling promoting social equality and religious inclusivity, the Madras High Court has permitted the Muthu Kolakki Amman Temple car to pass through a Dalit colony in Kancheepuram district. While hearing a petition filed by Selvaraj, a member of the Scheduled Caste community, Justice P.B. Balaji observed that faith cannot…
Kaimur, Bihar | November 8, 2025: For half a century, Barwan Kala, a remote village in Bihar’s Kaimur district, carried a unique and sorrowful identity — it was known as the “Village of Bachelors.” Cut off from the rest of the world, the village went without weddings for five long decades, as poor infrastructure and…
In the remote villages of Kashmir, petty shops are emerging as lifelines for local communities. These small establishments may seem modest, but their contribution to village life is far-reaching. They not only provide essential goods close to home but also stand as symbols of resilience and self-reliance in regions where larger markets are far away…
Jammu, Nov 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday delivered the keynote address at the Ghazipur Literature Festival, organized by Bharat Dialogues, which brought together authors, scholars, artists, and policymakers from across the Indian diaspora, including Mauritius, South Africa, Suriname, Fiji, and Norway. High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Prof. Anil Sooklal, and Rajya…
Kupwara, Nov 8: Security forces on Saturday foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, killing two terrorists during the ongoing Operation Pimple. According to the Army’s Chinar Corps, which shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), the operation was launched following specific intelligence…
