Today, I successfully solved the Median of Two Sorted Arrays problem on LeetCode using JavaScript and an optimized binary search approach. The challenge is to find the median of two sorted arrays without simply merging them. The goal is to achieve an efficient time complexity of O(log(min(m, n))), making the solution suitable even for large input arrays. 💡 My Approach: Apply binary search to the …
Introduction to Uttarkashi Uttarkashi is one of the most fascinating destinations in Uttarakhand, offering a remarkable combination of Himalayan scenery, ancient temples, spiritual traditions, mountain villages and opportunities for outdoor exploration. Located in the upper Bhagirathi valley, the town sits beside the Bhagirathi River, which flows through a landscape of forested slopes, terraced f…
Discovering Gangotri, the Sacred Gateway to the Ganga High in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand lies Gangotri, a destination where spiritual devotion, dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient traditions, and the raw beauty of nature come together. Known as one of the four sacred sites of the Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, Gangotri holds a special place in Hindu religious life. It is closely…
Discovering the Water Gardens of South Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its lakes, mountains, meadows and historic gardens, but some of its most distinctive landscapes are built around natural springs. In south Kashmir, Kokernag is one of the destinations where flowing water, landscaped gardens and the surrounding countryside come together to create a peaceful travel experience. Located in…
Where History and Natural Beauty Meet Jammu and Kashmir is known for its breathtaking lakes, green valleys, snow-covered mountains and historic gardens. Among the region's most fascinating destinations is Verinag, a place where natural beauty and architectural heritage come together around one of Kashmir's most celebrated springs. Located in the Anantnag district near the southern entrance to the…
Discovering the High Mountain Beauty of Sinthan Top Jammu and Kashmir is a region of extraordinary geographical diversity. Its landscapes range from the lakes and gardens of Srinagar to the forests of south Kashmir, the open meadows of remote valleys and the rugged mountain ranges that connect different parts of the Himalayan region. Among these remarkable landscapes, Sinthan Top stands out as a …
Discovering One of Jammu and Kashmir’s Most Memorable Mountain Journeys Jammu and Kashmir is known for its celebrated valleys, alpine lakes, snow-covered mountains, historic gardens, and pilgrimage destinations. Yet some of its most rewarding travel experiences lie along the roads that connect these landscapes. Among them, the Mughal Road stands out as a remarkable route through the Pir Panjal mo…
Discovering the Mountain Beauty of Jammu When travellers think about Jammu and Kashmir, the first destinations that often come to mind are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the famous lakes of the Kashmir Valley. However, the Jammu region has its own remarkable collection of mountain landscapes, forest retreats, peaceful meadows, and outdoor experiences. Among its most appealing destinations are P…
France has decided to end the controversial “one in, one out” immigration agreement with the United Kingdom, bringing to a close a pilot scheme that was designed to discourage migrants from making dangerous small-boat journeys across the English Channel. The arrangement, launched in 2025 and operational from August that year, was built around a reciprocal exchange. Britain could return certain mi…
Britain has issued one of its strongest public warnings yet about the security risks surrounding Chinese involvement in British academic research, accusing a Chinese research organisation of funding projects that ultimately strengthen Beijing’s intelligence capabilities. The warning, issued by MI5 on September 30, 2026, focuses on the China General Technology Research Institute, or CGTRI, and all…
What began as a routine commercial flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a life-threatening emergency over Saudi Arabia on September 30, when the captain of a Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 was allegedly attacked by his own co-pilot in the cockpit. Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national from Mumbai, was seriously injured during the confrontation, yet managed to take an action that became criti…
Ukraine has announced the first combat use of its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, marking another significant stage in Kyiv’s effort to build an indigenous strike capability while reducing dependence on foreign weapons and ammunition. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the development on October 1, saying the Ukrainian missile had been used in combat for the first tim…
Explosions in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, have raised the stakes in a rapidly worsening conflict that had already spread across the northern regions of Tigray, Amhara and Afar. Multiple blasts were reported overnight on September 30 and October 1, including in the vicinity of Ethiopia’s military headquarters, while a source linked to an opposition alliance claimed that drones had been used t…
Introduction: Why 2 October Is Remembered Across India 2 October is observed across India as Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu. Born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, Gandhi went on to become one of the most influential figures of India's freedom movement and one of the most widely recognised advocates of non-viol…
Introduction: Why 2 October Is Special in Indian History Every year, 2 October occupies a special place in the history and public life of India. The date is widely remembered as the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential figures of India's freedom movement. At the same time, 2 October is also the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister and…
Today I solved LeetCode 21: Merge Two Sorted Lists, a classic linked-list problem that is great for strengthening pointer manipulation and understanding how linked lists work. The goal is simple: given two sorted linked lists, merge them into a single sorted linked list. For example: Input: List 1: [1,2,4] List 2: [1,3,4] Output: [1,1,2,3,4,4] I solved this using a dummy node and a current pointe…
The problem looks simple at first, but it is a great example of how choosing the right data structure can make a solution both clean and efficient. The goal is to determine whether a string containing (), {}, and [] is valid. Every opening bracket must have the correct closing bracket, and brackets must close in the proper order. I solved it using a Stack. The approach is straightforward: Create …
Today’s challenge was to find the longest common prefix shared by all strings in an array. I implemented the solution in JavaScript and successfully passed all 126 test cases. The approach is straightforward and easy to understand. I started with the first string as the reference and compared each of its characters with the corresponding character in every other string. If a character does not ma…
Today I worked on the Valid Parentheses problem, a classic problem that tests stack-based problem-solving and logical thinking. The goal is simple: determine whether a string containing (), {}, and [] is valid. A string is valid when every opening bracket has the correct closing bracket, and the brackets are properly nested. I solved this using a Stack in JavaScript. Whenever an opening bracket a…
