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The Unseen Crisis: How Online Gambling is Devastating Kashmiri Families

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The Unseen Crisis: How Online Gambling is Devastating Kashmiri Families

From Paradise Lost to Debt Found: Online Gambling’s Grip on Kashmir By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a land known for its breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, is facing a hidden crisis – the rampant rise of online gambling addiction. This silent epidemic has infiltrated homes across the region, leaving a trail of financial ruin, emotional turmoil, and shattered dreams in its wake. The Allure and the Trap: A Descent into Quick Riches Online gambling platforms offer a tempting escape, promising the possibility of acquiring wealth with a single click. The…

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iGen: Are Smartphones Ruining Our Youth? A Deep Dive into Haidt’s ‘The Anxious Generation’

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iGen: Are Smartphones Ruining Our Youth? A Deep Dive into Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation'

Alarming Rise in Teen Anxiety: Are Smartphones to Blame? By: Javid Amin Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book, “The Anxious Generation,” throws down a gauntlet – teenagers’ widespread smartphone use is causing a mental health crisis, and we need immediate action. Haidt argues for a collective response, from parents to policymakers, to curb this pervasive issue. A World Raised on Screens: The “Great Rewiring” The book opens with a chilling analogy: would you raise your child on Mars, knowing the health risks? Similarly, a decade ago, parents couldn’t foresee the…

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Hope Lost, Lives Stolen: 78 Suicides in J&K Raise Urgent Questions

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Hope Lost, Lives Stolen: 78 Suicides in J&K Raise Urgent Questions

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Tuesday said that around 78 persons committed suicide in Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2022 by youth due to unemployment. The Minister of State (MoS) in the MHA Nityanand Rai was replying to a query raised by Member Parliament Vijayakumar who had raised a query that whether the issue of unemployment was the main cause of youth taking extreme steps of suicide in the country. The MP also sought to know whether there had been a spurt in the number of suicides…

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Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Unemployment in Kashmir: A Compassionate Exploration

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Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Unemployment in Kashmir: A Compassionate Exploration

Mental Health Struggles: A Silent Storm in the Vale of Kashmir By: Javid Amin In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, where every snow-capped peak tells a story, the echoes of unemployment resonate deeply. Beyond the breathtaking landscapes, the stark realities of joblessness have cast a shadow over the lives of many. In this comprehensive exploration, we unravel the intricacies of unemployment in Kashmir, shedding light on the human stories entwined in the fabric of the valley. The Stark Realities in Kashmir Kashmir, with its rich cultural tapestry, finds itself entangled…

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