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In the vicinity of Awantipora, two villages, Pujteng and Dogripora, are tethered together by boats, as the intended bridge linking them stands incomplete. Ghulam Qadir Lulloo and Taja Begum, a couple from Dogripora, have dedicated over four decades to bridging the villages, ferrying people across the majestic Jhelum River. Their legacy, spanning five decades and ten boats, symbolises a noble livelihood. Despite facing health setbacks and village politics, the couple persists, offering an essential service. The unfulfilled promise of a bridge, started in 2007, leaves their boat as the sole link between the villages, highlighting the challenges faced by these boat rovers in sustaining their pious yet underappreciated livelihood. ....
In "Never Tell Them We Are the Same People," journalist Kesava Menon offers a poignant memoir of his tenure as The Hindu newspaper's Pakistan correspondent from 1990-1993, shedding light on the complex dynamics of India-Pakistan relations. Published nearly three decades later, Menon's reflections delve into the tumultuous post-Zia ul-Haq era in Pakistan, marked by military intervention and political turbulence. The memoir weaves evocative anecdotes, providing a vivid portrayal of Menon's experiences in a monitored environment, from receiving a live boar as a gift to navigating cultural challenges with his wife in Pakistan. The narrative explores the unbridgeable divides between India and Pakistan, emphasizing the centrality of Partition and Kashmir in Pakistani nationalism. Despite underlying political antagonism, Menon identifies glimmers of hope in ordinary citizens, advocating for building "constituencies for amity." The memoir's enduring rele ....
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The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) introduced electronic buses in 2019 under the FAME scheme. Initially underestimated, these "green buses" are now popular for affordability, comfort, and adherence to schedules. Operational in Srinagar, they contribute to the corporation's financial recovery, with a projected Rs 200 crore turnover for 2023-24. Despite high maintenance costs and low profitability due to low fares, JKSRTC, dating back to 1948, remains a vital public service. With a diversified fleet, including e-buses and diesel vehicles, it supports the state's public distribution system and various government departments. The corporation has reduced liabilities, marking a significant financial turnaround. Challenges like climatic impacts on electronic buses persist, but the evolving public transport sector continues to adapt. In a landscape balancing service commitments with financial sustainability, JKSRTC stands as a transformative example. ....
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) marks a significant transformation of the 163-year-old Indian Penal Code (IPC), addressing crimes and punishments. BNS consolidates offenses against women and children into a dedicated chapter, ensuring stringent measures for sexual crimes. Notably, it redefines marital rape, making sexual intercourse with a wife below 18 an offense. BNS treats all victims under 18 as children, with varying penalties for rape and gang rape based on age criteria. The legislation criminalizes false promises leading to sexual intercourse and introduces penalties for voyeurism and stalking. Adultery, previously gender-biased, is no longer a cognizable offense. Unnatural sex, governed by Section 377, is omitted, aligning with a Supreme Court decision. BNS introduces gender-neutral language for children-related offenses but maintains the woman as the victim in rape sections. Attempted suicide is decriminalized, replaced by community service, while death by negligence sees re ....