Prof Upendra Kaul Heart disease is one of the commonest causes of death, disability and hours at work lost in most communities. Recent trends indicate that the disease has escalated to younger populations also. It is one of 5 top causes of death in Indian population including both men and women in rural and urban…
Kundan KashmiriThe Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Immovable Property (Preservation, Protection, and Restraint on Distress Sales) Act, 1997, commonly known as the Distress Sale Act, was enacted to safeguard the immovable properties of displaced Kashmiri Pandits who were forced into exile during the 1990s due to terrorism, violence, and threats to their lives. The primary objective…
Dr. Umer Iqbal The Digital India initiative has emerged as a transformative force across the nation, and its outreach in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) positively inclines towards socio-economic progress, governance efficiency, and digital empowerment. As a region with unique historical, political, and geographical significance, J&K has long faced infrastructural and connectivity challenges. With the advent of Digital India, there has been a…
RBI’s 2025 guidelines for CIBIL score management issued a few days back are a significant step toward enhancing consumer empowerment and financial transparency. Sajjad BazazA lady entrepreneur approached a bank as her Mudra loan application was approved by a sponsoring agency for a financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakhs. Her project was found productive and…
Sajjad Bazaz (sajjadbazaz@straight-talk-communications)On the eve of Republic Day celebrations, I came across a short video capturing enthralling beauty of Jammu and Kashmir resonating with a song carrying immortal lyrics ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Humara’, written by Sir Mohammad Iqbal, popularly known as Allama Iqbal. Of course, the lyrics are most suited for us to…
