Making the right choice
By: Nina Van Dyke A healthy diet protects us against a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. From early childhood, we receive an abundance of information about how we should eat to be healthy and reduce our risk of disease. And most people have a broad understanding of what healthy eating […]
Understanding Brain Stroke
By: Dr Amit Shrivastav Stroke, often termed a “brain attack,” ranks as the second most common cause of mortality after heart attacks and stands as the leading cause of disability. It affects one in every four persons once in their lifetime. This medical emergency occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, […]
Contain Dengue Outbreak
Letter to the Editor The Karnataka state government must declare a medical emergency in response to a severe dengue outbreak that has claimed numerous lives within just one week. Immediate action is imperative, including the establishment of a task force led by experts to address escalating cases across districts. Comprehensive mosquito control strategies and awareness […]
Promoting Football in JK
By: Salman Ashraf Mir Football is one of the most popular games in the valley with history that dates back to 19th century as it was first introduced in the region by C.E Tyndale Biscoe a Christian missionary around 1891 making its way into the echelons of the society. In 1964 J&K Football Association came […]
The IMF is failing countries like Kenya
By: Danny Bradlow The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic and financial problems, which are being exacerbated by a rapidly changing global political economy. To be sure, the IMF is not the only […]
Understanding ill effects of Pornography
By: Mohammad Nadeem Before the internet period, people used to find explicit content, like pornography, mainly in magazines. These magazines were made for different age groups and had pictures that were meant to make people feel sexually excited. They mostly had pictures of nude women. When video technology improved, people started making erotic videos that […]
Keir Starmer: Britain’s new prime minister
By: Mark Bennister, Ben Worthy All prime ministers bring their own personality and approach to the job. Each has a different style of leadership, which can shape how things work and what gets done. Herbert Asquith famously summed it up when he said being prime minister is all about “what the holder chooses and is […]
Ill effects of increased Screen Time
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi. In our digitally connected world, spending hours in front of screens—whether it’s a computer, smartphone, or television—has become the norm. With the convenience and entertainment these devices offer, it’s easy to overlook potential downsides. Screen time is an integral part of modern life, offering both benefits and challenges. By understanding the […]
Crimes against teens are increasing?
By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit It is an alarming phenomenon to watch that there is a steep rise in crimes against children. One reason for the sudden increase in crime against children can be the reality that such cases are being reported more now as people are coming out and speaking about it. It clearly shows […]
IPL lessons were pivotal
Letter to the Editor The pressure of sport was starkly evident at Kensington Oval Stadium in Georgetown, Barbados, where South Africa crumbled despite a promising position. Managing IPL teams emphasizes unity, a goal achieved by current team management. Coach Rahul Dravid’s persistence in staying until this World Cup and backing Rohit Sharma as captain, despite […]