National Myopia Week: Modern Treatments, early screening offers hope
Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev On the occasion of National Myopia Week, Centre for Sight Group of Eye Hospitals, highlighted the rising burden of Myopia, which has become one of the fastest-growing global eye-health challenges, affecting an increasing number of children and young adults. Over the past few decades, its prevalence has risen sharply—driven by lifestyle […]
Remembering a newspaper
K S S Pillai The other day, I got a message from a descendant of the family that owned the defunct Malayala Rajyam Newspaper and Weekly, which were prominent Malayalam publications. He informed me that a souvenir was being planned in remembrance of both publications and requested me to contribute an article. He had read […]
Artisan Carnival to showcase Kashmir’s timeless craft heritage
Mohammad Hanief Srinagar is preparing to host a vibrant celebration of its artistic soul as the Handicrafts and Handloom Department launches a three-day Artisan Carnival at Sher-e-Kashmir Park from November 20 to 22. Set against the canopy of autumn Chinars, the event is positioned as a major cultural highlight under the “Soulful Kashmir” initiative, which […]
Writing a New Chapter in UP
By Swadesh Kumar The results of the Bihar Assembly elections have not only changed the political landscape there, but have also triggered new movements in the power equations of Uttar Pradesh. The historic performance that the NDA has delivered in Bihar has become a fresh source of enthusiasm within the BJP. Crossing the 200-seat mark […]
UN Security Council under scrutiny
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh The moral and institutional foundation of the United Nations Security Council, built on the turbulent soil of global politics, is more questionable today than ever before. As wars escalate, the ultimate guardian of peace appears to be failing to fulfill its role. The 1945-based structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) […]
Keep Healthy Even During Winters
Sahil Manzoor Bhatti The rhythm of nature in the Kashmir Valley moves beautifully through the four seasons, each bringing its own charm and challenges. Among them, winter stands out as both a test and a blessing—a time when the valley is covered in a magical white sheet of snow, yet daily life becomes harsh and […]
Remembering What Never Happened
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Have you ever been certain you left your car keys on the dining table, only to find them sitting on the kitchen counter? Or felt confident a friend said “6 p.m.” when, in fact, they said “7 p.m.”? If so, you’ve experienced one of psychology’s most intriguing quirks: the false memory effect—when […]
A Vikisit Bharat by 2047
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The dream of a developed India 2047 will only be realized when development is not limited to economic prosperity but is linked to the welfare, coexistence, and environmental balance of all living beings. Placing animal welfare at the center of policy and development is consistent with India’s ancient compassionate tradition and constitutional […]
Wake up your kids with gentle words
Mohammad Iqbal Khandy Communicating well with your children is vital if you want them to be happy and successful and therefore, I would like to invite the kind attention of all the parents to inform them to communicate with their kids in such a way to make their day bright and beautiful. This write up […]
The People We Push Away
Sahil Swe There is a quiet ghost that lives in the space between two people. It does not speak, it does not move, and yet its presence is unmistakable. It lingers in the pauses between words, in the silence that stretches across a room, in the little hesitations before we reach for someone’s hand. Its […]