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From Rickshaws to Revolutions India’s Electrifying Journey to Green Mobility
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
The Indian electric vehicle market surprisingly envisages a considerable increase, with US$2 billion in 2023 to US$7.1 billion by the end of 2025. This trend of growth is likely to spur to an impressive number of 10…
India and the Monsoon: Life Giving yet Fickle Force in a Warming World
Dr Mehak Jonjua
In its idealized version, the monsoon bursts predictably each June, sending life-giving rains steadily northward until September. Therein lies the backbone of India's agriculture for millennia. As climate change…
Government to Launch Social Security for Gig Economy Ahead of Full Code Implementation
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
With the rapid growth of the gig economy in India, the Centre has come up with focused attention to extend the benefits meant for social security to the workers of the unorganized sector. This is with a view to the…
Wake Up, India: The Dire Need for Robust Anti-Rape Legislation
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
The alarming rise in sexual violence demands urgent and comprehensive reforms in our anti-rape legislation. While there are 90 rapes that are being reported daily, four every hour, and one set in every 15 minutes, the…
Monkeypox Strain with Higher Mortality Rate Raises Alarm in India
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
On 19 August 2024, India’s Union Health Ministry came out with an update on a new strain of the monkeypox virus that has resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and more than a dozen other African nations. This…
From Test Flight to Endurance Mission: NASA Astronauts Face Extended Stay on ISS
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
When NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on June 5, they anticipated a short, eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS). However, a series…
A Journey of Timeless Wisdom: Review of “Life, Lessons & Learning”
Rashid Hashmi
"Life, Lessons & Learning" by Dr. Mehak Jonjua is a philosophical and evocative exploration of the human journey, offering readers a treasure trove of wisdom and insights drawn from a vast spectrum of experiences. The…
Historic Abrogation of Article 370: A Turning Point for Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
On August 5, 2019, a transformative chapter in India's history was written with the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which had bestowed a unique autonomous status upon the state of Jammu and Kashmir…
Maintaining Integrity UPSC Bars IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Over Rule Violations
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
In an extraordinary move, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has cancelled the candidature of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar. This action stems from her violations…
Jammu and Kashmir Prioritizes Education and Healthcare in New Budget
Dr. Mehak Jonjua
The budget for the financial year 2024-25 aims to be a growth-oriented blueprint, addressing the aspirations and needs of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. The total receipts amount to ₹1,18,390 crore, comprising…