Facebook Journalism: A Threat to Credibility, Trust
By: Mohammad Nadeem The proliferation of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, has transformed the way we consume news and information. With millions of users relying on Facebook as a primary source of information, the number of Facebook journalists has grown exponentially. However, concerns about the quality and credibility of the content being shared have raised […]
Budhal deaths: A Question mark on Science and Administration
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal The serene region of Budhal in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, has been struck by a harrowing series of events that have left the community in shock and despair. The mysterious death of a young individual, marking the 17th such tragedy in the area, has once again raised alarms. What’s more heart-wrenching […]
A new world order in first 100 days?
By: Stefan Wolff Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 2025 is widely seen as ushering in a period of significant upheaval for US foreign policy, and a change in the way diplomacy is done. Trump’s favoured style of bluster and threats against foreign leaders already seems to have paid off in […]
Science: A Dying Art in Kashmir at the Elementary Level
BY: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Science, as a subject, has always been a cornerstone of education, introduced to students from the earliest stages of schooling. It is not just a discipline but an art—an art that bridges logic and creativity, grounding us in a concrete world while fostering our imaginations for the future. However, in the […]
Medical Doctors, Teaching Communitiesare indispensable to society
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Medical doctors and teaching communities are often considered indispensable to society, each contributing uniquely to individual and societal well-being. While doctors ensure physical and mental health, teachers shape character and intellect. Ranking their importance involves examining their roles through a nuanced lens. This analysis considers their services and their impact on […]
Electric cars can accelerate the green transition
By: Agnieszka Stefaniec, Keyvan Hosseini Norway is set to make history by becoming the first nation to sell only zero emission (electric- or hydrogen-powered) vehicles by the end of 2025. While this doesn’t mean that fossil fuel-powered cars already on the road will suddenly disappear there, it marks a decisive shift towards their eventual obsolescence. […]
The changing house styles
By: K S S Pillai During my annual visits to my native state of Kerala in the past, the sudden change in the dress style and the look of buildings would tell me that the train had entered the state. Most men would be bare-chested with a thin white towel around their heads and wearing […]
The link between Epilepsy and Brain Disorders
By: Dr. Aditya Gupta Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting millions, but it is often tied to other brain disorders such as brain tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Understanding these connections is key to improving diagnosis, treatment, and awareness about these intertwined conditions. Epilepsy, known for its recurring seizures, is frequently a symptom of […]
Why LA is on fire?
By: Jack Marley The fires that have engulfed Los Angeles cap the hottest decade in history. Each year in the last ten was record-warm, but 2024 was the warmest ever recorded. Last year, Earth was 1.6°C hotter than the temperature average of the late 19th century, which was before widespread fossil fuel burning had significantly […]
Smoking cessation and quality of Life
By: Mohammad Hanief Smoking affects everything from the appearance of your skin and nails to how your tissues, organs and even your DNA work. The effects of smoking on your body start the moment you light up a cigarette. Thousands of chemicals released from burning tobacco start their damaging journey before you’ve even taken a […]