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Intl conference on ‘Manoeuvring Business, Society & Culture’ concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: Two-day international conference on “Manoeuvring Business, Society, and Culture in the New World Order” concluded at Government SPMR College of Commerce, with an intellectually vibrant and ceremonially rich valedictory session marked by scholarly reflections, visionary deliberations, and cultural eloquence. The valedictory ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University as the chief guest; Prof Ashok Aima, former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jammu and […]

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Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase […]

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Intl conference on ‘Manoeuvring Business, Society & Culture’ concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: Two-day international conference on “Manoeuvring Business, Society, and Culture in the New World Order” concluded at Government SPMR College of Commerce, with an intellectually vibrant and ceremonially rich valedictory session marked by scholarly reflections, visionary deliberations, and cultural eloquence. The valedictory ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University as the chief guest; Prof Ashok Aima, former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jammu and […]

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Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase […]

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A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists

One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the U.S. hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday. Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each…

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Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from the Trump's China trip

WASHINGTON, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump's two-day state visit to Beijing featured wide-ranging talks on Taiwan, Iran and trade with Chinese President Xi Jinping but yielded few concrete outcomes on the issues dividing the world's two largest economies. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Fed Names Jerome Powell Temporary Chair as Kevin Warsh Waits to Be Sworn In

The Federal Reserve has named Jerome Powell chair pro tempore following the expiration of his four-year term, keeping him in the role on a temporary basis until his Senate-confirmed successor Kevin Warsh is officially sworn in. , World News, Times Now

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Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase […]

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“Through all of that grief…”: Megan Thee Stallion breaks silence on grief and therapy as split from Klay Thompson continues making headlines

NBA News: Megan Thee Stallion and the four time NBA champion Klay Thompson seemed pretty serious about each other as billions of fans around the world expected .

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China Spent More on Clean Energy Than the Rest of the World Combined

China invested more than the rest of the world combined in clean energy from 2019–2025, raising urgent questions about global energy security and supply chain dependence.

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Intl conference on ‘Manoeuvring Business, Society & Culture’ concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: Two-day international conference on “Manoeuvring Business, Society, and Culture in the New World Order” concluded at Government SPMR College of Commerce, with an intellectually vibrant and ceremonially rich valedictory session marked by scholarly reflections, visionary deliberations, and cultural eloquence. The valedictory ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University as the chief guest; Prof Ashok Aima, former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jammu and […]

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Fed Names Jerome Powell Temporary Chair as Kevin Warsh Waits to Be Sworn In

The Federal Reserve has named Jerome Powell chair pro tempore following the expiration of his four-year term, keeping him in the role on a temporary basis until his Senate-confirmed successor Kevin Warsh is officially sworn in. , World News, Times Now

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Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase […]

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“Through all of that grief…”: Megan Thee Stallion breaks silence on grief and therapy as split from Klay Thompson continues making headlines

NBA News: Megan Thee Stallion and the four time NBA champion Klay Thompson seemed pretty serious about each other as billions of fans around the world expected .

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China Spent More on Clean Energy Than the Rest of the World Combined

China invested more than the rest of the world combined in clean energy from 2019–2025, raising urgent questions about global energy security and supply chain dependence.

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Israel targets Hamas military wing head Izz al-Din al-Haddad in fresh strikes on Gaza

In a statement, Netanyahu and Katz said that al-Haddad was “one of the architects” of the Oct. 7 attack. | World News

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45-day extension; security track and more talks: Inside Israel, Lebanon peace negotiations in Washington

The US official added that Washington will host another round of talks in June. | World News

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