Month: January 2024

Plastic in Your Drink? Bottled Water Under Scrutiny; Research Finds Widespread Presence of Nanoplastics

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Plastic in Your Drink? Bottled Water Under Scrutiny: Research Finds Widespread Presence of Nanoplastics

Alarming study reveals bottled water of popular brands contain up to 100 times more nanoplastics than previously estimated and could pose serious health risks A typical one-liter (33-ounce) bottle of water contains some 240,000 plastic fragments on average, according to a new study. Many of those fragments have historically gone undetected, the researchers determined, suggesting that health concerns linked to plastic pollution may be dramatically underestimated. The peer-reviewed study, published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to evaluate bottled water for the…

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‘Not Our Baby’: Kashmir Politician Distancing Party from Article 370

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'Not Our Baby': Kashmir Politician Farooq Abdullah Distancing Party from Article 370

Abdullah claimed that Maharaja Hari Singh “never” wanted to merge J&K with Pakistan or India, and wanted his princely state to be an independent region National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that “the National Conference did not bring Article 370” and claimed “it was introduced by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1927 to protect the poor people of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from the people of Punjab, who would have settled here taking away their lands and jobs”. Abdullah claimed that Maharaja Hari…

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Move Over, Matterhorn! Surpasses Switzerland, Kashmir Claims the Crown as Top Googled Travel Gem in 2023

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Move Over, Matterhorn! Surpasses Switzerland, Kashmir Claims the Crown as Top Googled Travel Gem in 2023

Kashmir Soars Above the Alps: Google Search Data Reveals Valley’s Rise as a Global Travel Dream By: Javid Amin Move over, Matterhorn, there’s a new peak shimmering on the horizon of global wanderlust. In a stunning shift, Kashmir, the valley cradled in the majestic embrace of the Himalayas, has surged to become the most Googled travel destination of 2023, dethroning the iconic Swiss Alps. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a seismic tremor in the travel landscape, a testament to the captivating allure of a land where snow-kissed peaks whisper…

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Rain Gauge Running Dry: Kashmir Watches in Worry as Winter Turns Arid

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Rain Gauge Running Dry: Kashmir Watches in Worry as Winter Turns Arid

Kashmir is experiencing a prolonged dry spell with no snowfall, causing concern for ecologists and tourism stakeholders who depend on snow for visitors. The lack of snow may impact skiing trips and winter sports, with the fear of cancellations and a decline in tourists. The dry spell is attributed to El Nino, which is expected to persist until next month. Other tourist resorts in the region, such as Pahalgam and Sonamarg, are also without winter allure. Although Kashmir is almost halfway through its harshest 40-day winter period, “Chilla-i-Kalan”, no snow…

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Decision on Bilkis Bano Case: SC Rescinds Early Release of Convicts Due to Procedural Irregularities

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Decision on Bilkis Bano Case: SC Rescinds Early Release of Convicts Due to Procedural Irregularities

The Supreme Court invalidated the Gujarat government’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts involved in the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 violence in the state. The court, comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, criticised the orders as “stereotyped” and lacking proper consideration. The bench directed the convicts to surrender within two weeks, stating that the Gujarat government was not the appropriate authority to issue the remission order. The court clarified that the state where the offenders…

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Kashmir Public Transport Grinds to Halt for 48 Hours as Strike Begins Tomorrow

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Kashmir Public Transport Grinds to Halt for 48 Hours as Strike Begins Tomorrow

Kashmir Valley Braces for Two-Day Transport Pause: Passenger Vehicles Join Nationwide ‘Steering Chodo Andolan’ Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Brace yourselves, Kashmir travellers! All passenger vehicles in the valley will be taking a two-day break from January 9th to 10th, participating in a nationwide protest called the ‘Steering Chodo Andolan’. This decision by the All Kashmir Transporters’ Confederation (AKTC) comes in solidarity with similar strikes planned by transporters across Maharashtra, New Delhi, and several other Indian states. Mohammad Shafi Mir, Chairman of the AKTC, confirmed the planned strike to news agency…

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Supercharge Your Defense: Unleashing the Power of 9 Immunity-Boosting Foods

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Supercharge Your Defense: Unleashing the Power of 9 Immunity-Boosting Foods

The Body’s Arsenal: Unleashing the Power of Food for Immune Defense By: Saika J Forget superhero pills and magic potion claims. When it comes to building a robust immune system, the greatest power often lies not in a lab, but on your plate. Food, in its colorful and diverse abundance, holds the key to unlocking natural defenses, fighting off invaders, and keeping you feeling energized and healthy. But navigating the world of “immunity boosters” can be confusing. What goes beyond the hype? Which foods truly pack a punch for your…

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Where’s the White Wonderland? Kashmir Awaits Winter Snow, Gulmarg’s White Blanket Stolen

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Where's the White Wonderland? Kashmir Awaits Winter Snow, Gulmarg's White Blanket Stolen

Kashmir’s Snowy Sojourn Interrupted: El Niño Casts a Dry Spell Over Winter Wonderland The ethereal image of Kashmir blanketed in winter’s pristine white seems a distant memory this year. In place of the glistening slopes and powder-soft blanket, Gulmarg and the surrounding valleys wear a new, unsettling attire – one of barren brown slopes and anxious murmurs. Where has Kashmir’s winter wonderland, a crown jewel of Indian tourism, seemingly vanished? An Alarming Aridity: The answer lies in a stark statistic: a 79% rainfall deficit plaguing the Kashmir Valley throughout December…

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Symbolic Reunion: Baig Rekindles Ties with PDP at Party Founder’s Mausoleum

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Symbolic Reunion: Baig Rekindles Ties with PDP at Party Founder's Mausoleum

Following the abrogation of Article 370 and Mehbooba Mufti’s 15-month detention, several former MLAs and Ministers, including Baig, departed the party Former parliamentarian Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his wife, Safina Beigh, re-joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the seventh death anniversary of former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday. Before honouring the late Mufti, Baig remarked that no one had left the PDP during those years; there were merely some misunderstandings. Speaking at Mufti’s graveside, Baig praised him as one of the greatest leaders in the country. In…

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Mehbooba Mufti Suggests BJP Adopt Syed Mufti’s Ideology for J&K Reconciliation

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Mehbooba Mufti Suggests BJP Adopt Syed Mufti's Ideology for J&K Reconciliation

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti took a jibe at her former coalition partner BJP on the day of her father’s death anniversary. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday took a jibe at BJP saying that the party should follow her father’s ideology to unite people of the Union Territory. “BJP should pick up from my father’s ideology to unite people in J&K,” PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti was quoted by PTI as saying. Mufti took a dig at her former coalition partner BJP on the…

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