Parents help us learn from mistakes
By: Mohammad Nadeem Parents are the pillars of our lives, providing unconditional love, support, and guidance. One of their most significant roles is being the erasers of our mistakes. From childhood to adulthood, parents help us learn from our errors, forgive us when we falter, and provide the tools to grow. This essay explores the […]
Motivating the Learners
By: Sahil Manzoor Learners always prefer to learn new concepts with fun. We set unlimited goals for our future lives. Some of us want to become teachers, doctors, engineers, business tycoons, pilots, journalists, poets, and writers and want to adopt many more professionals in their lives. Becoming a professional is not enough to make up […]
Envy, Jealousy, and Greed: Perspectives from Individuals, Communities, and Nations
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Envy, jealousy, and greed are powerful emotions that have shaped human behavior throughout history. These emotions can drive individuals to achieve great things, but they can also lead to destructive outcomes when left unchecked. Understanding the nuances of these emotions from individual, community, and country perspectives is crucial for fostering healthy […]
Pancreatic Cancer: Silent Killer with Growing Impact
By: Dr. Neeraj Chaudhary Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest and most challenging cancers, often called a “silent killer” due to its subtle symptoms and aggressive nature. Unlike many other cancers that present early warning signs, pancreatic cancer remains asymptomatic in its early stages, making early detection extremely difficult. As a result, it is […]
Navigating challenges of long-distance caregiving
By: Navjot Gill-Chawla Taking on the role of a caregiver can often come with a lot of physical and mental stress and doing so from a distance can be even more emotionally taxing. Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges for caregivers in different cities, regions or countries. Distance can create a sense of helplessness and guilt, […]
Persistent Headaches and Blurred Vision
By: Prof. (Col.) Dr. Bipin Walia Imagine waking up every morning with a pounding headache that won’t go away, no matter how much you rest or what painkillers you take. Or suddenly experiencing blurred vision that persists despite blinking repeatedly. These are just a couple of examples of symptoms that might initially seem harmless but […]
What truly makes us happy?
By: Mkhtar Qureshi Incorporating habits into your daily life such as keeping a gratitude journal, practicing kindness, nurturing optimism, learning to forgive, investing in relationships, finding flow activities, avoiding overthinking, savouring life’s joys, and committing to goals can make happiness a permanent fixture. Happiness is something that we all strive for, but it can be […]
Digital technology: To be or not to be
By: Mohammad Hanief Nowadays, it is uncommon to come across an electronic gadget or piece of equipment that doesn’t use digital technology in some capacity. Recall a time when communication required sending pigeons or letters, which took days or weeks. Thanks to digital technology, the world has become smaller, and it is now simple to […]
Open Conversations Can Prevent Suicides
By: Dr. Vinay Aggarwal Suicide is a silent crisis that affects millions worldwide, yet it remains shrouded in stigma, often whispered about in hushed tones or ignored altogether. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from 2024 to 2026, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, with the call to action “Start the Conversation”, is both a […]
Microplastics puts humanity on notice
By: Karen Raubenheimer It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibres. It named the particles “microplastics”. The paper opened an entire research field. Since then, more than 7,000 published studies have shown the prevalence of microplastics in the environment, in wildlife and […]