Highlights India’s rich heritage and need to maintain brotherhood to preserve the nation’s hard-earned independence. STC NEWS DESKSrinagar, January 18 (STC):National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah today extended his greetings to devotees participating in the centuries-old tradition of taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganga.“It is a…
STC NEWS DESKSrinagar, January 18 (STC): Making meters mandatory for all auto-rickshaws, the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan announced fare for electric rickshaws at 10 per kilometer per passenger, up to a maximum distance of 6 kilometers.While talking to media here in Srinagar he warned of strict action against drivers overcharging passengers…
Built to Burn: How America’s Most Disaster-Ready City Flunked the Test Peerzada Masarat Shah Los Angeles, a sprawling city celebrated for its preparedness and resilience, has once again been laid low by a natural disaster—this time a series of catastrophic wildfires. Touted as the most fire-ready city in the United States, Los Angeles now finds…
*Prof Upendra Kaul Aspirin is a household name all over the world. This tablet contains acetyl salicylic acid. Interestingly it was historically extracted from willow park but is also contained in several other plants. There is a mention of this agent from times immemorial as early as 2000 BC However, its wide availability in the…
Dr Umer Iqbal The story of “Torches of Freedom” and the societal norms of Kashmir can be linked through the lens of cultural transformation, the influence of external forces on local traditions, and the ways in which societal norms evolve due to marketing, politics, or social movements. Kashmir, known for its unique cultural identity, is shaped…
