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| Exams are not a battlefield: They are a mirror | | | | Ruchi Chabra
Examinations occupy a powerful place in the Indian education system. Marks and marksheets matter. They influence opportunities, admissions, and academic pathways. Ignoring this reality serves no one.
Yet, when marks become the sole measure of worth, learning begins to shrink, and anxiety takes over.
Exams are not designed to defeat children or turn learning into fear. At their best, they act as mirrors, reflecting preparation, consistency, discipline, and the relationship a learner has built with knowledge over time. They show where a student stands at a given moment, not who the student is as a person.
For students, board examinations are often the first true lessons | |
| | | | Every story is a science story: Understanding the Universal Nature of Science | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
In recent years, the phrase “Every story is a science story” has emerged as a powerful reminder that science isn’t confined to labs or physics equations — it permeates every aspect of our lives and society. This idea challenges traditional boundaries between science and other fields like policy, culture, human behavior, and everyday narrative.
1. Origin and Thought Leadership Behind the Phrase
The phrase gained visibility in an editorial by Scientific American where the editors argued that science applies to “every important social issue” and that treating science as isolated from culture, politics, or human experience is misleading. They asserted that scientific think | |
| | | | Transforming Jammu: The Tawi Riverfront and Boating Initiative | | | | MUSKAN BHARTI
The landscape of Jammu is undergoing a historic transformation. Under the Jammu Smart City Project, the long-awaited Tawi Artificial Lake has finally come to life.
The introduction of Free Boating trials and water sports along the Tawi Riverfront marks a shift from Jammu being just a “transit city” for pilgrims to becoming a premier tourist destination in its own right.
The Benefits: A New Era for the City of Temples:
• Boost to Local Tourism: Historically, tourists headed straight to Katra for the Vaishno Devi shrine. The Tawi Riverfront provides a compelling reason for travelers to stay in Jammu city, boosting the local hospitality and retail sectors.
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| | | | United against Cancer: A call to action | | | | Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with a staggering 70% of cancer deaths occurring in low-to-middle-income countries. Millions of lives can be saved annually through resource-appropriate strategies for prevention, early detection, and treatment. The United Nations, World Health Organization, and other agencies have emphasized the urgent need for a global commitment to combat cancer. In India, common cancers include lung, breast, cervical, neck, brain, and colorectal cancer, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
The significance of cancer awareness is underscored by World Cancer Day, observed on February 4, which originated in 2000 | |
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