Relations that never die
By: M Ahmad In this vast world, there are innumerable people we meet every day, yet we still meet people who are there with us for a lifetime. The term for those people is “Friends” and the emotion that sustains them is “friendship”. The word friendship may have a particular number of alphabets, but the […]
Banning social media for kids is a good idea
By: Rachael Sharman Over recent months, a number of politicians have supported calls to ban social media for children under 16 in Australia. Currently, kids under 13 are not allowed to use social media. There’s some research that suggests social media can be helpful for certain young people by, for example, connecting them with like-minded […]
Friendship: Meaning, Importance and Impact on Health
By: Umer Riyaz The world celebrates the International Day of Friendship annually in July 30 after it was approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011. Bearing in mind that friendship between peoples and countries, cultures and individuals can become an inspiring factor for peace efforts and constitute an opportunity to build bridges between […]
Revamping schools for summer continuity
By: Faheem Ul Islam In the scenic valley of Kashmir, summer vacations are a cherished tradition, offering students a respite from their rigorous academic schedules. However, this extended break brings with it a range of challenges that disrupt the educational process and contribute to a widening achievement gap. As temperatures soar, schools face prolonged closures […]
Treating arthritis through knee replacement
By: Dr. Ramneek Mahajan Knee Joint replacement is a very effective treatment for the management of arthritis. It involves the removal of the damaged joint and replacement with metal components thus allowing pain free movements. With an active and longer living population and a trend for joint replacement earlier in life, there have been many […]
Forests are proving more important
By: Vincent Gauci Tree bark in the world’s forests absorbs the greenhouse gas methane, my colleagues and I have demonstrated for the first time on a global scale – a discovery that could have big implications for tackling climate change. As trees photosynthesise, their leaves take up carbon dioxide (CO₂) and lock it away as […]
Purple revolution in JK
By: Mohammad Hanief Jammu and Kashmir is blessed with a unique climate perfect for lavender farming as it has been traditionally known for its saffron production worldwide. However, with the introduction of the Aroma Mission in 2016, there has been a shift toward lavender farming. Lavender farming requires very little investment, and the returns are […]
What happens in my brain when I get a migraine?
By: Mark Slee, Anthony Khoo Migraine is a disease with a huge personal and societal impact; most people cannot function at their usual level during a migraine, and anticipation of the next attack can affect productivity, relationships and a person’s mental health. Migraine is many things, but one thing it’s not is “just a headache”. […]
Joe Biden has COVID. Here’s what someone over 80 can expect
By: Hassan Vally If US politics leading up to the 2024 presidential election was a Hollywood thriller, it would be a movie full of plot twists and surprises. The latest twist is President Joe Biden has COVID and is isolating at home. Biden’s doctor says his symptoms are mild and include a runny nose, cough […]
What is CrowdStrike Falcon and what does it do?
By: Toby Murray A massive IT outage is currently affecting computer systems worldwide. In Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, reports indicate computers at banks, media organisations, hospitals, transport services, shop checkouts, airports and more have all been impacted. Today’s outage is unprecedented in its scale and severity. The technical term for what has happened to […]