Monsoon to be normal this year, says IMD
New Delhi: The Southwest monsoon, which brings more than 75 per cent of rainfall to the country, is expected to be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The Long Period Average (LPA) will be 98 per cent with an error margin of plus and minus 5 per cent, said M […]
Tussle: US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
Washington: The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies. The sweeping measures are meant to punish Russia for actions that U.S. officials say cut to […]
Beijing says US ‘too negative’ toward China
Beijing: A top Chinese diplomat said Friday that US policy toward China is too negative” and that cooperation could be critically important as the Biden administration focuses on combatting COVID-19 and promoting economic recovery. The US appears to be highlighting confrontation and playing down cooperation, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng said in a wide-ranging interview […]
Rising numbers and concerns
On Friday India witnessed a record single-day rise of 2,17,353 new coronavirus infections as the active cases surpassed the 15-lakh mark. The death toll increased to 1,74,308 with 1,185 new fatalities, the highest since September 19, 2020. It is for the 37th day in a row that a steady increase in the number of positive […]
Ramadan teaches self restrain
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Fasting during Ramadan is an Islamic rule and, therefore, Muslims fast a 29 to 30-day consecutive period per year. Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint and self-reflection. Fasting is seen as a way to cleanse the soul and have empathy for those in the world who are hungry and less fortunate. […]
Positive thinking: The benefits are enormous
Eijaz Mir The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose…..Khalil Jibraan Human being is gifted with a sense of rationality through which he could differentiate himself from other creatures of the world. The gift of mental health is the best possible gift one could […]
Advanced procedures for controlling epileptic seizures
Dr. Sumit Singh While the COVID pandemic has forced us to adapt to a new normal, lives have suddenly fit into the challenging times. Now that masks, sanitizers and social distancing have caught up our regular routine, access to medical checkups remain one of the added troubles for many patients and their caregivers. Even though […]
