Why do we need books?
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi “Books are a uniquely portable magic,” says Stephen King, celebrated American novelist. In a world inundated with distractions and digital diversions, the timeless allure of books stands as a beacon of intellectual enlightenment and emotional solace. From the eloquent prose of classic literature to the revelatory insights of contemporary nonfiction, the […]
Weight loss and eating disorders
By: Samantha Withnell and Lindsay Bodell Up to 72 per cent of women and 61 per cent of men are dissatisfied with their weight or body image, according to a U.S. study. Globally, millions of people attempt to lose weight every year with the hope that weight loss will have positive effects on their body […]
J&K’s ‘future ready governance’ is future driven: Lt Guv
Says we have developed a powerful conceptual framework NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha J&K’s ‘Future Ready Governance’ is future driven, tech assisted and human-centric. Addressing the ‘Sushasan Mahotsav 2024’ organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini in New Delhi, Saturday, he said that good governance is the key to a Nation’s progress. “The mantra and the […]
The fast changing information technology
By: Mohammad Hanief Technology today is evolving at a rapid pace, enabling faster change and progress, causing an acceleration of the rate of change. However, it is not only technology trends and emerging technologies that are evolving, a lot more has changed, making IT professionals realize that their role will not stay the same in […]
Eye cancer’s impact on lives
By: Dr Santosh G Honavar In a world where discussions around cancer often revolve around more common forms, it’s imperative to bring attention to the silent yet impactful realm of eye cancer. The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, known colloquially as a tumor, can manifest within the eye or at remote locations, posing a profound […]
Neuralink has put its first chip in a human brain
By: Nathan Higgins Last week, Elon Musk announced his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, had implanted a device in a human for the first time. The company’s PRIME study, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration last year, is testing a brain implant for “people with paralysis to control external devices with their thoughts”. In […]
Secretary Health visits GMC Baramulla
Emphasizes on effectiveness of healthcare delivery, patient care BARAMULLA: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Saturday visited Government Medical College (GMC) and associated Hospital Baramulla and inspected the healthcare facilities besides assessing patient care status there. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, accompanied the Secretary. During the visit, the Secretary visited different […]
School Education Department refutes news on ‘lack of subject teachers’
JAMMU: Reacting sharply to the news item, “Nearly 80 % of Schools lack enough Subject Teachers” published in the section of paper, dated 9th Feb 2024, School Education Department Jammu and Kashmir, has refuted the claim and statistics given in the news item. It is clarified that, by the department that, there are 18723 Govt. […]
