Leech therapy: The Alternate Medicine
By: Mohammad Hanief Leech therapy (also known as hirudotherapy) is a natural, safe treatment which utilises the healing properties of leeches. The healing properties of leeches have been known for hundreds of years. Leeches were used during medieval times because they were known to heal infections, before antibiotics were discovered. In the last 20 years […]
The Intriguing Relationship between Science and Math
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Even though many people appreciate the glories of science, there is a fascinating paradox that comes up when the subject of mathematics is brought up. Frequently characterized as difficult, demanding, and occasionally even unnecessary, mathematics does not appear to elicit the same level of affection. This occurrence raises the question, “Why […]
Moscow attacks: Why Kremlin may have ignored terrorist warnings
By: Robert M. Dover The attack on the Crocus City concert hall in the Moscow suburbs, which left 137 people dead, has again raised questions about the effectiveness of intelligence in identifying and preventing massive acts of terrorism. Intelligence about such events is rarely precise. Often it is made up of fragments of information or […]
Making life easy for the labor class
By: Azharuddin There is a famous quoten by the prophet of Socialism, Karl Marx, that goes, “All the workers of the world unite; they have nothing to lose except their chains.” This revolutionary quotation acts as a rallying cry, igniting enthusiasm in the veins of labour’s throughout history. Labour is personified as ‘god’ because all […]
Robotic surgery for managing hepatobiliary, pancreatic cancers
By: Dr Surender Kumar Dabas Hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers are cancers involving the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and its branches and pancreas. Robotic surgery has emerged as a transformative technology in the field of hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers, revolutionizing the way these complex surgeries are performed. The integration of robotics into surgical procedures has significantly […]
Voting is a responsibility
By: Dr. Rizwan. Rumi In the fabric of democratic societies, the power to vote stands as a cornerstone, defining the essence of governance by the people, for the people and of the people. The act of voting embodies not just a right, but a solemn responsibility, a conduit through which citizens shape the trajectory of […]
Commencement of New Academic Session
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Educational institutions across the valley have reopened few weeks ago after winter vacations and the yearly annual exams/summative assessment for all classes baring 8th class has been almost complemented. It marks the beginning and commencement of the new academic session in valley. With the appearance of Narcissus, Deffodills, Dandelion, Wild Tulips […]
What Article 23 means for the future of Hong Kong
By: Michael C. Davis Lawmakers in Hong Kong passed new security legislation on March 19, 2024, handing authorities in the semi-autonomous city-state further power to clamp down on dissent. The law, under Article 23, has been decades in the making but was resisted for a long time by protesters who feared the legislation’s effect on […]
Feeding young kids on a budget?
By: Kimberley Baxter Feeding babies and toddlers can be challenging at the best of times. But when families can’t afford enough food, let alone the recommended range of different coloured vegetables, or iron-rich meats, it’s tougher still. In our recently published research, parents told us how much effort they put in to feeding children when […]
The changed villages
By: K S S Pillai The lifestyle of people would change naturally with the advent of several gadgets unthinkable in the past. My village also has moved with time, and if Rip Van Winkle had fallen asleep there, he would have been surprised to find a brand new place when he woke up. I often […]
