Nature conservation works, we’re getting better at it!
By: Joseph William Bull, Jake E. Bicknell To work in nature conservation is to battle a headwind of bad news. When the overwhelming picture indicates the natural world is in decline, is there any room for optimism? Well, our new global study has some good news: we provide the strongest evidence to date that nature […]
Don’t be scared of failures
By: Sahil Sharifdin Bhat A businessman was to attend a significant meeting in another city. He rushed in a car to the airport to catch his flight. The moment he entered the premises of the airport, the aero plane he was to board took off. He was unimaginably disappointed. He slapped his forehead saying, ” […]
Advancing Quality Education in Government Schools
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi Access to quality education is the cornerstone of societal progress, serving as the bedrock for individual growth and national development. Yet, despite strides in educational infrastructure, numerous government schools throughout the country struggle to provide basic amenities essential for effective learning. In Jammu and Kashmir, this challenge is particularly acute, echoing […]
Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels
By: Andrew Herbert Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic. Optometry researchers estimate that about half of the global population will need corrective lenses to offset myopia by […]
Early childhood care and education
By: Mohammad Hanief While it is generally recognised that the right to education is relevant to primary, secondary, tertiary and basic education levels, it is important to recognise that this human right also applies throughout ‘early childhood’, which the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) defines as the period from birth up […]
Sudan’s governing structure at fault
By: Hamdy A. Hassan The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the country’s governing structure that’s been present since it gained independence from the British in 1956. Since independence, the Sudanese have experienced 35 coups and attempted coups, more than any […]
Scoliosis patients can be treated
By: Dr SK Rajan Attributing to manifold reasons, India is a home to the largest number of cases of spinal deformities. The major causes include accidents, social violence, nutrition deficiency, post-polio complications and congenital problems. Of all the deformities, scoliosis (S shaped side to side bending of the spine) is the most common and readily […]
In Pursuit of Morels: A Childhood Adventure
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi While I was resting under a stack of quilts after feeling ill a few days earlier, I overheard a group of children joyfully spreading the story that a local, named Tehleel had discovered several morels. As the echoes of children’s joy filled the air, I looked out the window and […]
Taking care of tribals
Providing education to the downtrodden and the ignored sections of the society is one of the key tasks of the governments today. Since many areas across the country fall in various backward zones and regions the locals who reside there have been on the receiving end as far as education of their children is concerned. […]
Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement
By: Rob Newton You’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend some lifestyle changes. GPs and health professionals commonly measure waist circumference as a […]