Abandoning fact checking: Will it affect the fight against misinformation
By: Ned Watt, Michelle Riedlinger and Silvia Montaña-Niño Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies among more than 3 billion people who use Meta’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads. In a video, the company’s chief, […]
Consequences of Irresponsible Parenting
By: Syed Majid Gilani Growing up, I was fortunate to be surrounded by a close-knit community of family, neighbors, and relatives who deeply valued the art of storytelling. These tales, rich with lessons, guided us in shaping our morals and ethics. Among the storytellers was my grandmother, the late SyedaSakinaGilani, whose wisdom and life experiences […]
The sweet sip of corruption
By: Faheemul Islam In the heart of our Kashmir Valley, where the breathtaking snow-capped mountains embrace the serene landscape, a cherished tradition has flourished—one as rich and inviting as the region’s famous saffron chai. It’s not merely the tea that matters, but the act it represents—a transaction of goodwill, a quiet form of patronage, and […]
DBS works as miracle for Parkinson’s disease
By: Dr Rohit Bansil Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the body movement. It has a gradual progression and usually starts with no symptoms or barely noticeable ones in either hand. Usually tremor in hands may be enough to justify the prevalence of Parkinson’s but it can also be […]
Time is precious
By: Imran Reshi Almighty Allah (SWT) has endowed us with innumerable endowments and blessings, which we cannot count. Amongst all those blessings, time is the most important blessing which has been endowed upon us. If we share or donate our blood with some needy, the same gets regenerated within few days but this is not […]
Importance of Early Childhood Care and Education
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Early Childhood Care and Education forms the bedrock on which individuals and nations’ futures are established. ECCE represents that important period in life when an individual’s brain develops very fast between birth and eight years of age. Investment in early childhood education is not just the act of developing the young […]
The new generation
By: K S S Pillai With a guilty conscience, I immediately agreed when my wife suggested we visit our friend Raju while returning home from shopping. Our son had, as usual, refused to accompany us and was busy with his smartphone when we left home. He did not care when we informed him that we […]
How Carbon dioxide has been regulating Earth’s climate
By: Hana Jurikova Around 370 million years ago, Earth gradually descended into the longest lived and probably the most intense ice age witnessed by complex life: the Late Palaeozoic ice age. At its peak, huge continental ice sheets spread across much of the globe and the sea level fell by more than 100 metres. In […]
Welcome New Year
By: Mohammad Hanief Embarking on a transformative journey requires smaller, consistent strides. Whether it’s aiming for weight loss or seeking tranquillity, gradual adjustments coupled with unwavering determination pave the way for a victorious and fulfilling resolution journey. As 2024 ended and the New Year approaches us, signalling a fresh start, people enthusiastically embrace the opportunity […]
Sufism in Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Sufism the mystical dimension of Islam is playing a highly crucial role in developing the spiritual and cultural identity of Kashmir. The role of Sufism is immense and was always present since centuries. Peace, tolerance, and enlightenment characterized this place throughout the region under the umbrella of Sufism. Sufism is deep […]