By News Desk In view of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, Dr Haseeb A Drabu, Minister for Finance reviewed all the pending claims and liabilities in the treasuries across the State and on his directions more than Rs 150 crores were disbursed today to the contractors clearing all the pending bills till date in the treasuries. .…
In Pictures: How To Photograph Birds
By Sameer Ashraf Photographing birds is a pet subject of snappers who nurture a passion for freezing various frames of nature. Given the fact that birds take a flight even at the slightest human intervention, bird photography requires a specialized skill set besides the best possible photographic gear. According to the world’s most gifted bird photographers,…
When Journalists Switch Goal Posts
By Naim Naqvi Whether we realize it or not, the impact of journalism is one of strongest motivating forces in our society. A journalist has to act and react with unmatched delicacy and complexity. However, he is not just an observer of the events; he is an analyst and an interpreter. Am I describing someone…
Outcomes of Wikipedia Project
As an open source project, Jimmy Wales acquired the idea of creating a website where people could upload ‘reviewed information’ and let the peers gain free knowledge. Now most of the geeks didn’t have to pay for hefty priced softwares, as most of the credible information was gained online. Over the years, Wikipedia’s contribution ‘as…
Re-plugged: Sweet And Modest Izhar
Two years after he left for eternal abode, the memories of ever-smiling Izhar Wani are still bright and clear, says Wahid Bukhari The harsh winter had just been over and spring had sprung in the valley as we returned from Maharashtra after an academic trip. Filled with hot air after interacting with the students at…
‘Many Editors Get Away, But Tejpal Acted Foolishly’
To give an insight into sexual harassment in the Indian media, I got in touch with a number of my ex-colleagues, who are all currently well-placed in the industry to come forth with their views and personal experiences. Many said that they have never faced any kind of sexual harassment in the workplace, but have…
Nightmare: ‘In Broad Day Light @ Manesar, Sector 8 Area, Gurgaon’
“I am in a dilemma if I should forget it or let it affect me as a human. Let me share, one of the worst experiences of my life, for which I had no words to express for the initial few days after it happened.” It was around noon Thursday when a friend, currently in…