Riding the Wave of AI: Top Careers in the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem (2024) By: Javid Amin Artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, transforming industries and driving innovation at an unprecedented pace. As AI continues its exponential growth, its impact on the future of work is becoming increasingly evident. The demand for skilled professionals in this domain is soaring, creating exciting and lucrative career opportunities across diverse fields. This article delves into the top AI careers predicted to dominate the market in 2024, offering valuable…
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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Concerned over Erratic Power Supply
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the erratic power supply in Kashmir Valley. The Chamber has been keenly observing and assessing the situation for the past several months, and has found that the power outages have had a grave impact on industry, trade, business, and households. The KCC&I has criticized the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) for its “unreliable and contradictory policies” in maintaining regular power supply. The Chamber pointed out that the KPDCL had promised uninterrupted power supply after…
Read MoreRemoval of Corporal Punishment in Schools and its Impact on the Behavioral Landscape of Kashmiri Youth
Unintended Consequences: The Impact of Removing Corporal Punishment in Kashmiri Schools By: Javid Amin The state of Jammu and Kashmir, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, has long been a symbol of breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and the resilience of its people in the face of adversity. However, recent developments in the region, particularly the removal of corporal punishment from schools, have started to paint a different picture. The consequences of this change are felt across all strata of society, but it is the impact on the…
Read MoreSenior Lecturer disrespects female student’s religious freedom rips off her hijab in Bandipora School
A senior lecturer at a school in Bandipora, Kashmir, reportedly disrespected a female student’s religious freedom by ripping off her hijab. The incident occurred on October 9, 2023, and has caused outrage among the student body and the local community. According to witnesses, the lecturer, who has not been named, was teaching a class when he noticed the student wearing a hijab. He reportedly approached her and asked her to remove it, saying that it was not allowed in the classroom. The student refused, explaining that the hijab is a…
Read MoreCombatting Youth Drug Addiction: A Multi-Front Battle in Kashmir, from Mosques to Classrooms
Religious centres and educational institutions are assuming a new role in Kashmir by doubling up as counselling and testing centres to curb the fast-spreading menace of drugs. These rare interventions come as the Valley is battling a drug addiction crisis; over 10 lakh people were officially designated drug addicts by the Jammu and Kashmir administration this year. Otherwise restricted for the clergy, the pulpit at Magam Imambara in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, where Shia Muslims organise large religious congregations, recently saw Muzaffar Khan, a clinical psychologist who heads the Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation…
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