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Eid ul-Fitr 2026 Hopes

As the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end Muslims around the world are with full zeal  ready  to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, a very happy occasion that marks the triumph of faith, perseverance, and compassion. As we gather with loved ones to share the blessings of sacred and joyous festival our hopes and prayers turn to the prayers for progress of humanity and the world at large.

In a world surrounded by wars,  inequality, and environmental degradation, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 serves as a poignant reminder of the values that unite us: peace, compassion, and kindness. As we mark Eid festivity  and indulge in different delicacy let us not be just self centric and remember millions who suffer from hunger, poverty, and displacement. Let us renew our commitment to creating a world where everyone has access to basic necessities, dignity, and hope.

This Eid, we pray for peace to prevail in troubled regions, for leaders to work towards reconciliation and understanding, and for individuals to embrace empathy and tolerance.

On this Eid the earnest hope is for a world where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is the norm. As we exchange gifts and greetings, let us remember the true spirit of Eid: to remember poor , be kind, and show  generosity to all those around us.

With full hopes of better times, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 inspires us to work towards a world that is more just, equitable, and sustainable. A world where technology and innovation serve humanity, not just a privileged few. A world where our children can grow up with hope, optimism, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

We pray for welfare of humanity .

Salt Precautions

Salt is good for health but not in higher quantity.

Kashmir is among those places of world wherein salt intake in food is mostly abnormal .

 We are  people of region that regularly take salt tea ,as high as twice daily.

The perils of Excessive Salt Intake have been well researched and laid out .Excessive salt intake has become a widespread concern globally, with serious implications for our health. While salt is an essential nutrient, excessive consumption can lead to various health problems. The American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, but the average person consumes much more.Heakth experts opine that high Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease are associated with high salt intake.

The expert pulse is that significant risks associated with excessive salt intake is high blood pressure. When we consume too much salt, our bodies hold onto water to dilute the salt. This increases blood volume, which in turn puts extra pressure on blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure. Prolonged high blood pressure can cause cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and even stroke.

Other Health Risks are also associated with

Excessive salt intake has also been linked to other health problems, including Kidney Disease.Our kidneys have to work harder to process excess salt, which can lead to kidney disease and kidney failure.Stomach Cancer.A high-salt diet has been linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer. Osteoporosis.Excessive salt intake can increase calcium loss in the urine, thus also leading to weaker bones and osteoporosis.

Humans allover should know that instead of excessive reliance on salt for flavor, try using herbs and spices to add taste to our food.

We should definitely shun high salt intake.

77th Republic Day

India is the greatest democracy on planet earth. We are marking with great fervour the republic day. The Indian republic has emerged as the role model for entire world .

 In year 2026, India marks the 77th anniversary of its transition to a republic in 1950. Official government sources, including the Press Information Bureau, have confirmed that this year’s celebrations and parade theme officially designate the occasion as the 77th Republic Day.

“A total of 30 tableaux – 17 of States/Union Territories and 13 of Ministries/Departments/Services – will roll down the Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026,” the press release stated.

The spectacular Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path near India Gate in New Delhi and the subsequent flypast by the Indian Air Force remain the highlight of the day. This year’s event will feature top European Union leaders, President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, as the chief guests.

On the 77th Republic Day Parade, the Indian Army will showcase a tableau on Operation Sindoor, showcasing country’s victory and the jointness of the Tri-services displayed during this operation. Briefing the media in New Delhi today, Chief of Staff, Delhi Sub Area Major General Navraj Dhillon said that the Indian Army will feature the debut of a Battle Array Formation showcasing synchronised manoeuvres alongside tanks, missile systems, drones and armoured platforms.

The republic day of India is synonym of our strength as country and how we are leading the world as superpower.

Our republic day is an example of global democracy how to flourish .

World wetlands day

Wetlands are natural lungs of our ecosystem. They serve great purpose for the world. Kashmir is lucky enough to be bestowed with scores of wetlands .

World Wetlands Day occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. Established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet,

Wetlands have tremendous significance.Wetlands form an significant part of our ecosystem. Wetlands can decrease flooding , remove pollutants from water , recharge groundwater, protect shorelines, provide habitat for wildlife , and perform other various important functions.

As a matter of fact, the beautiful Valley of Kashmir is bestowed with large number of impressive wetlands like HAIGAM RAKH, MIRGUND WETLAND, SHALBUG WETLAND. Close to the city of Srinagar and on Srinagar – Narbal stretch of the National Highway, we find the ancient and famous wetland of Kashmir Hokersar wetland, which is the favourite spot of several migratory birds .

Scores of wetlands across length and breadth of Kashmir over the past three decades have faced destruction,mainly due to human encroachment. Many studies published from time to time on condition of our wetlands have laid the facts bare . This has been caused of major concern .

We need to take pledge across world to save our wetlands.Ramsar Conventions, 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since the beginning of the last century. In most regions across the world, wetlands continue to decline compromising the benefits that wetlands provide to people. According to the Global Wetland Outlook, we lose wetlands three times faster than natural forests. Therefore, the conservation of wetlands is a vital task of humanity, which can help achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Indore Contaminated Water Tragedy

Indore is one of the cleanest city of India. It’s a very progressive city and heart of one of the largest States Madhya Pradesh .

But ,over the past week Indore water tragedy grabbed headlines .

According to media reports , than 200 people have been admitted to hospitals in the city.

Over the past week, around 40,000 residents of Bhagirathpura – a neighbourhood of largely poor and lower-middle income families – were screened by health authorities and around 2,450 cases of vomiting and diarrhoea were identified, said the government.

The deaths in Indore – often ranked India’s cleanest city – have sparked an uproar and put the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the defensive.

District Magistrate Shivam Verma said the leak that caused the contamination has been fixed and officials are checking for others. One municipal officer has been dismissed and two suspended.

The political uproar is at full Fury. Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti issued a scathing public statement on Thursday, holding the government and administration directly responsible.

“The deaths caused by dirty water in Indore at the end of 2025 have shamed and stained our state, our government, and our entire system,” she wrote in Hindi. “In the city awarded as the cleanest, such poison-mixed water that has swallowed so many lives and continues to do so is a disgrace. The death count is rising.”

She rejected the government’s focus on compensation, saying, “The price of a human life is not Rs 2 lakh. Families will live with grief forever. This sin demands deep repentance. The victims must be asked for forgiveness and, from bottom to top, whoever is guilty must be given the maximum punishment.

The expert pulse is that  access to water is meaningless unless the quality of the supply is assured. There needs to be better enforcement of water guidelines and other environmental laws at all levels.  The incidents in Madhya Pradesh should be taken as a wake-up call for India’s water management.

One hopes this issue is addressed seriously .

2025 painful year

2025 year is about to end. The Pahalgam terrorist tragedy that resulted in death of 27 tourists from different parts of the country pained and hurt entire nation. The befitting reply to terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan through operation Sindoor that we are not going to let terrorism go unanswered was defining moment . Pakistan was taught a lesson. But Pahalgam attack ruined the tourism picture of Kashmir. This resulted in lot of loss to the economy especially those youngsters who had ventured in tourism sector.

As many wars and economic crisis raged in world the 2025 was struggle for many . For many human beings across the world the year

2025 felt heavy, like carrying a backpack filled with stones no one else could see. Plans broke, friendships shifted, and expectations cracked under pressure. Each month demanded resilience before it offered relief. Mistakes lingered longer than lessons, and hope often arrived quietly, late at night. Yet pain sharpened awareness. It taught patience, boundaries, and the courage to rest. Even in loss, there were moments of clarity: honest conversations, small victories, steady breathing. 2025 hurt, but it also carved strength, reminding us that survival itself can be a form of progress. Looking forward required faith, consistency, kindness, healing, time, and forgiveness.

The happy news of 2025 was the historic victory of Indian women coming down under to lift the trophy. This gave hope to many human beings especially women that can achieve anything in life.

As we embark on new year we hope 2026 would be free from terrorism , violence,war ,poverty and any kind of violence on women or men . Let us build a better world .

National Mathematics Day

As a matter of fact, the National Mathematics Day in India is celebrated annually on December 22nd to honor the birth anniversary of legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, recognizing his immense contributions and spreading awareness about math’s importance for humanity’s progress, with events in schools and universities focusing on his genius in number theory, infinite series, and fostering positive attitudes towards mathematics.

Key Aspects of National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22nd (Ramanujan’s birthday).

The origin is quite rich . Declared by the Indian government in 2012 to mark Ramanujan’s 125th birth anniversary.

Purpose is diverse. To acknowledge Ramanujan’s genius, highlight mathematics’ role in development, and inspire young minds.

Activities include many . The Schools and colleges host lectures, competitions, workshops, and exhibitions.

Ramanujan’s Legacy: Celebrated for his work on infinite series, number theory, and his intuitive grasp of complex problems, like the famous Hardy-Ramanujan number (1729).

On National Mathematics Day , we need to remind that Math is the backbone of science, technology, and innovation, driving progress in fields like engineering, economics, and computer science. It enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, essential for navigating today’s data-driven world and tackling complex real-world challenges with precision and logic.

We should Mark the National Mathematics Day with zeal and zest to make our students especially younger children since start very strong in mathematics.

World AIDS Day 2025

AIDS has been one of the serious health challenge confronted by humanity. But over the years we have made steady progress to eliminate the AIDS disease.

World AIDS day 2025 has dawned.

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988,is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The HIV virus attacks the immune system of the patient and reduces its resistance to other diseases.

According to eminent knowledge source Wikipedia, World AIDS Day is one of the eleven official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Malaria Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, World Patient Safety Day and World Chagas Disease Day.

As of 2020, AIDS has killed between 27.2 million and 47.8 million people worldwide, and an estimated 37.7 million people are living with HIV,making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history.

On eve of World AIDS day 2025 United Nations message was World AIDS Day reminds us that we have the power to transform lives and futures, and end the AIDS epidemic once and for all.

The progress we have made is undeniable.

Since 2010, new infections have fallen by 40 per cent.

AIDS-related deaths have declined by more than half.

And access to treatment is better than ever before.But for many people around the world, the crisis continues.

global theme of World AIDS Day is “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” which aims to break down the cycle of stigma and shame attached to the tag of “being HIV positive.” The shame, fear, and stigma are rooted in outdated fear built on the foundation of a lack of awareness about HIV and how it enters the body and affects the immune system.

One hopes world including over great country India continues to make constant progress in eliminating AIDS. Jammu and Kashmir region too should continue to monitor it’s progress against disease.

Women are equal part of the human civilization. Women are equal in every respect to man. Unfortunately the violence against women is a burning issue. November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women raises awareness regarding an ongoing human rights issue. Today, many women around the world are still subject to rape and other types of violence.

The statistics are highly grim.

One in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence — mostly by an intimate partner.

Globally, 35% of women and girls will experience some form of physical and/or sexual violence. In some countries, the statistics are closer to 70%.

Nearly half of all human trafficking victims around the world are women.

650 million women and girls in the world are forced to marry before the age of 18.

200 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation in 30 countries.

We know in recent decades , government officials and international leaders have lead the charge to curb violence against women and girls. Unfortunately, however, it is still all too common. Violence against women continues to be a widespread and persistent human rights violation.

According to United Nations violence against Women is highly serious issue .scourge that has intensified in different settings, but this year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on one in particular: the digital realm. Violence against women on online platforms is, today, a serious and rapidly growing threat that seeks to silence the voices of many women—especially those with a strong public and digital presence in fields such as politics, activism, or journalism.

It is a form of violence on the rise due to weak technological regulation, a lack of legal recognition of this type of aggression in some countries, the impunity of digital platforms, new and fast-evolving forms of abuse using AI, movements opposing gender equality, the anonymity of perpetrators, and the limited support for digital victims.

Budgam bypolls surprise

The recent verdict of Budgam Assembly Constituency has drawn many surprises. The ruling National Conference was defeated as Peoples Democratic Party won a surprising victory.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a significant victory in J&K’s Budgam, where Muntazir Mehdi won with 21,576 votes, defeating the National Conference and an independent candidate by a margin of 4,478 votes. The BJP’s candidate, Mohsin Mosvi, finished sixth with a low count of 2,619 votes.

As a matter of fact, NC defeat comes as party Member of Parliament (MP) Aga Ruhullah Mehdi stayed away from the poll campaign in protest of the Omar Abdullah government’s “inability to deliver on its promises”. The differences between Mr. Abdullah and Mr. Ruhullah surfaced in the open with the two leaders were seen exchanging barbs against each other during the campaigning. Many see Mr. Ruhullah also a factor in the defeat of the NC, besides the anti-incumbency.

In a cryptic message on X, MP Ruhullah said, “Arrogance is the recipe for disaster. Consciousness, humility and introspection is the way”. Budgam saw pro-Ruhullah rallies after the NC lost to the PDP on Friday.

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that senior National Conference leader Agha Ruhullah “damaged himself politically” by stepping away from the Budgam bypoll campaign, saying the move was intended to send a message to the party but ultimately hurt Ruhullah more than anyone else.

Speaking to reporters, Omar Abdullah, used the English expression “you cut your nose to spite your face” to describe Ruhullah’s decision.

Ruhullah killed himself to give me a message,” Omar said. “But remember, the person who has won from there will never let Ruhullah rise again.

Only Ruhullah can decide whether he will rise again in Budgam or not,” he said. “Whatever happened, happened.

Omar acknowledged that NC anticipated a tough contest even before the campaigning began.

Without doubt this verdict has opened a pandora box.