Learning to Ask Why: Critical Thinking in Early Childhood

Early cultivation of critical thinking not only supports academic success but lays the foundation for problem-solving, leadership, creativity, and effective decision-making throughout life. Gowher Bhat In classrooms, homes, and playgrounds, children are constantly making sense of what surrounds them. They listen to adults, observe other children, watch screens, and absorb rules that shape their behaviour….

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SUNDAY BYTES: Kashmir Valley’s Escalating Air Pollution Crisis and Its Human Cost

Kashmir can become a model of environmental stewardship in a fragile mountain ecosystem, or a cautionary tale of neglect where natural beauty coexists with toxic air and failing lungs. Dr.Fiaz Maqbool fazili Kashmir’s famed mountain air—once prescribed as therapy for weak lungs and weary minds—has today turned against its own people. What was celebrated for…

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India strengthens its global space standing

India has not only strengthened its position in the global launch market but also reaffirmed its long-term commitment to excellence in space science and technology. Mohammad Hanief India achieved a significant milestone in its expanding space programme with the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 mission, a heavy-lift operation that placed the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite…

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