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Will establish women centre in J&K: Dr Farooq Abdullah bats for securing rights of women

STC NEWS DESSRINAGAR, APRIL 09 (STC): Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday batted for women rights to build a strong nation. He stated that a women centre will be established in Jammu and Kashmir soon.“The nation cannot progress until the women get their rights. The time has come…

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The Pressure to Stay Positive: How Toxic Positivity Is Affecting Kashmir’s Mental Health

Gowher Bhat You lose your job. Someone says, “Everything happens for a reason.” Your heart breaks, and another person offers, “Just stay positive.” You feel like hell when someone reminds you, “Others have it worse.” They mean well—they always do—but their well-intentioned words often deepen your pain. Along with your loss comes an unexpected burden:…

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RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6%

STC NEWS DESKMUMBAI, APRIL 09 (STC): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced cut in repo rate by 25 basis point (bps) to 6% amid cooling inflation and slowing economic growth.Besides, the RBI has shifted the stance from neutral to accommodative.After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic…

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The Death of Kashmiriyat: A Reflection on Identity and Conflict

Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerThe ethos of Kashmiriyat, once celebrated for fostering harmony among diverse communities, appears to have reached its conclusion. Over the years, the foundational pillars of religious tolerance, mutual respect, and Kashmir’s distinct cultural identity have gradually eroded. Recent developments, particularly the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A—which granted special autonomy to Jammu…

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