The coded message
By: Chee Meng Tan, Chi Zhang The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang this week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine. As part of this mutual […]
Question paper leaks cause stress, anxiety among students
By: Priyanka Saurabh Unfortunately, there seems to be no solution to many problems in the education sector. One of these is the problem of question paper leaks. There is hardly any state where the issue of question paper leaks of some competitive or regular examination does not remain in the headlines. The constant incidents of […]
Young People’s Fear of Failure
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Recent years have seen a rise in the fear of failure among the younger generation. It refers to the great fear of failure and the desire to avoid it, which frequently causes people to limit their actions and take fewer risks. The purpose of this article is to examine the causes […]
The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
By: Brian Tang Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged airplanes and even crashed through the roofs of houses. How […]
Knee replacement surgery brings new hope to patients
By: Dr. Rakesh Mattoo Total knee replacement or Arthroplasty is one of the most successful & gratifying surgeries in the world. In an ever-evolving world of medical advancements, TKR surgery stands out as a beacon of hope for millions suffering from debilitating knee pain and immobility. This transformative procedure now more refined and accessible than […]
Ensuring Exam Integrity: Government’s Quick Action and Long-term Commitment
By: Prof. Himanshu Rai In response to mounting concerns about the integrity of competitive examinations, our government has taken decisive action swiftly to rectify the issues. Instances such as the postponement of the NEET PG exam and allegations of paper leaks during NEET-UG retests across six cities, along with the recent UGC NET paper leak, […]
The Perils of being a shopkeeper
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi A compelling photograph has recently surfaced across social media platforms displaying a storefront embellished with a heartbreaking plea: “Do not Ashame yourself by asking for credit. Kindly refrain from soliciting credit”. A multitude of perspectives and narratives emerge from netizens and stakeholders within the community.” To my surprise, I was […]
‘Sleep tourism’ promises the trip of your dreams
By: Charlotte Gupta, Dean J. Miller Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own personal sleep butler. They present you with a pillow menu and invite you to a sleep meditation session later that day. You unpack in a room kitted with an AI-powered smart bed, blackout shades, […]
Rise in unethical acts
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kashmir the paradise on Earth, is not only famous the world over for its enchanting beauty due to sky high mountain peaks, breathtaking landscape, lofty snow capped hills, fresh water streams and pristine lakes but also for being an abode of thousands of God-fearing and revered Saints. The saints and sufis […]
Weather phenomenon baking the eastern US
By: William Gallus Heat domes, like the one sending temperatures soaring from the Midwest to New England and across the eastern U.S. in June 2024, occur when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. A heat dome can linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to […]