Global Prompting Power: AI Prompting Tips That Work on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude & More By: Javid Amin | 20 June 2025 Artificial intelligence is transforming how people work, learn, and solve problems—not just in Silicon Valley but worldwide. Popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), Claude (Anthropic), and Perplexity AI have become indispensable to professionals, students, teachers, marketers, and researchers from New York to Nairobi. As AI becomes more ubiquitous, the one thing users across continents quickly learn is this: your output is only as good as your input.…
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Powerless in Paradise: Heatwave Exposes Kashmir’s Energy Fragility
Jammu & Kashmir Power Crisis Deepens Amid Heatwave, Baglihar Output Drops By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 20 June 2025 A Heatwave with No Switch As Kashmir sizzles under relentless summer temperatures, residents now face a dual burden: the scorching heat, and a growing power crisis that threatens to derail daily life, disrupt businesses, and endanger health and livelihoods. The electricity supply across Jammu & Kashmir has failed to keep pace with surging demand, pushing households and institutions into prolonged unscheduled outages. While the Baglihar Hydroelectric Project and other dams…
Read MoreKashmir Schools to Shut for 10-Day Summer Break from July 1 Amid Scorching Heat
Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed for 10-Day Summer Vacation from July 1 Due to Heatwave Srinagar | 20 June 2025 In response to the relentless heatwave sweeping across the Valley, Jammu & Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo has announced a 10-day summer break for all government and private schools in the Kashmir division, starting July 1 to July 10, 2025. The announcement, made during a press briefing at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, comes as daytime temperatures continue to hover well above 32°C, with meteorologists reporting a 26% rainfall deficit…
Read MoreFrom PSA Dossier to NEET Triumph: How Kashmir’s Zubair Bhat Transformed His Fate & Is Poised to Save Lives
Prologue: A Tale Too Remarkable to Ignore Late spring in Kashmir usually brings stories of blooming almond orchards and the first trickle of tourists. But in June 2025, the valley buzzed with a different narrative: the staggering rise of Zubair Bhat, a shy yet determined youth from Khumrail village, who went from almost being booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to securing a qualifying score in the National Eligibility‑cum‑Entrance Test (NEET). His journey is not merely academic triumph; it’s a testament to how compassionate intervention can change the arc of a…
Read MoreKashmir Heatwave 2025: Why Temperatures Are Soaring & How to Stay Safe
Heat in the “Paradise on Earth” By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 19 June 2025 Kashmir—often painted in poetry as the “Paradise on Earth”—is grappling with a harsh reality in June 2025: a heatwave that has pushed temperatures beyond comfort and records alike. From Srinagar’s 32.5 °C to Gulmarg’s rare 22.8 °C, the valley’s cool mystique feels under siege. Climate experts warn this is not a blip but a trendline—fueled by urbanisation, deforestation, and global warming—that demands urgent attention. This article unpacks the crisis in plain language, weaving numbers, lived experiences, and actionable…
Read MoreIsraeli Strikes Rock Tehran After Trump’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ Ultimatum | Complete 2025 Iran‑Israel War Analysis & Live Updates
Dateline: What Happened in the Early Hours of June 18? At 04:58 local time (UTC+3:30), residents across central Tehran were jolted awake by a deafening blast. Within minutes, social media filled with shaky videos of orange fireballs climbing into the predawn sky. Israeli strikes on Tehran—the phrase that had loomed over the Middle East for years—was now a reality. Multiple secondary explosions followed, suggesting hits on ammunition depots. Air‑defence tracers lit the horizon, but no official siren system was activated in the capital, fueling confusion and fear. Satellite imagery reviewed…
Read MoreWhy Kashmiri Students Choose Iran: Lower Costs, Cultural Kinship & Medical Dreams Amid Conflict
A Tale of Two Valleys By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 17 June 2025 In the cool Himalayan foothills of Kashmir and the sun‑drenched plains surrounding Iran’s Zagros Mountains, two valleys share more than geography—they share educational aspirations. Today, an estimated 2,000 Kashmiri students in Iran are pursuing medical and other professional degrees. Half of them are young women, breaking barriers back home while embracing new experiences abroad. Their journey underscores a blend of economic calculation and cultural connection—an irresistible mix that has, over decades, earned Kashmir the affectionate nickname “Iran‑e‑Sagheer”…
Read MoreDemocracy in Crisis: Power Struggle Between J&K Government and LG Sparks Fresh Statehood Demands
Power Tug in Jammu & Kashmir: LG Says ‘I Only Have Police’—Elected Govt Demands Full Statehood for Real Control By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 June 2025 A Mandate Caught in a Crossfire Jammu & Kashmir finds itself once again in the throes of a political and constitutional controversy. This time, the tension stems from a series of statements and actions that have reignited the debate over who truly governs the region—the elected government or the Lieutenant Governor (L-G). The controversy reached a fever pitch when Lieutenant Governor Manoj…
Read MoreNEET UG 2025 Result Declared: 24,015 Candidates Qualify from J&K, Aftab Iqbal Tops with 99.98 Percentile
NEET UG 2025 Result: 24,015 Qualify from Jammu & Kashmir, Aftab Iqbal Emerges State Topper Srinagar | 15 June 2025 The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results of the NEET UG 2025 entrance examination, bringing both jubilation and relief to thousands of aspiring medical students across India. In Jammu and Kashmir, a total of 24,015 candidates have successfully qualified, marking a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s academic landscape. The spotlight is firmly on Aftab Iqbal, a student from Srinagar, who has emerged as the J&K topper…
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