On January 26, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department took a crucial step toward preserving the fragile ecology of the Baisaran meadows near Pahalgam. Famous for its lush grasslands and adventure tourism, Baisaran — often dubbed the “Mini Switzerland of India” — had been suffering due to unregulated trekking. To address this, the government…
Day: April 30, 2025
Basava Jayanti: Equality, Work, and Devotion
Basava Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Basavanna (also known as Basaveshwara), the 12th-century philosopher, poet, social reformer, and the founding saint of the Lingayat sect. Celebrated with great devotion across Karnataka and parts of South India, this day honors Basavanna’s unwavering commitment to equality, spirituality, and social justice. The Life of Basavanna Basava was…