Dr. Shaida Shabnum, a mystic composer
By: Tousif Raza I’ve read a lot of Kashmiri poetry throughout the years. Finding the enlightening pearls of knowledge and spiritual insight up until this point has always seemed miraculous to me. Lal Ded initiated the development of feminist literature in Kashmiri literature and it hasn’t stopped since then. As a result, it can be […]
Understanding Bone Marrow Cancer
By: Dr. Rayaz Ahmed At the centre of the bones is a soft, spongy material called the bone marrow. It consists of stem cells that give rise to RBCs, WBCs and platelets. When these stem cells start growing abnormally or at an accelerated rate, bone marrow cancer may happen. Different types of cancer can develop […]
Bioremediation and its techniques
By: Safdar Gazi Intensification of agriculture and manufacturing industries has results in increased release of a wide range of xenobiotic compounds to the environment. Excess loading of hazards waste has led to scarcity of clean water and disturbances of soil thus limiting crop production. Bioremediation uses biological agents mainly microorganisms i.e. yeast, fungi or bacteria […]
Microendoscopic Spine Surgery doing wonders
By: Dr Satnam Singh Chhabra In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number of individuals experiencing back problems, such as slipped discs, arthritis, and bone spurs of the spine. The causes of these lumbar issues can vary, including prolonged sitting without movement, lack of exercise to keep bones and muscles active, […]
‘RozgarMela’ institutionalizing recruitment
By: Dr Jitendra Singh Future historians will record that during the last 9 years as Prime Minister, while Narendra Modi sought to institutionalise the government recruitment process by introducing the practice of holding regular RozgarMelas and bringing in reforms like abolition of interviews to ensure transparency in recruitments, on the other hand he simultaneously awakened […]
Alternate to Jmu-Sgr Highway
By: Sajjad Iqbal The all important Budhal Shopian road can be an alternate route between Jammu and Kashmir. Presently there are only two roads which are connecting Jammu with Kashmir. Most of the time travelers on the arterial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway have to face heavy traffic jams and other disruptions. The condition of Mughal Road, […]
Youth on a wrong track
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq, Meer Harris Turabbi Kashmir, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is currently grappling with a concerning issue: the loss of its young generation to various social evils. Over the past few months, alarming incidents have highlighted the involvement of young individuals in activities that have far-reaching consequences. […]
US-Saudi Ties: Stalemate Sustains
By: Asad Mirza US-Saudi relations, centred for decades on energy and defence, were badly strained by the 2018 murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. What vitiated the atmosphere further was a remark made by the US President Joe Biden, who described MBS as a ‘pariah’. They were further exacerbated when Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest […]
Poetic Reverie: Urdu Literature’s Charm in Kashmir
By: Adnan Shafi Snuggled in the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir, the ancient land of rich cultural heritage, Urdu literature has flourished as a vibrant and resounding voice. Over the centuries, this enchanting language has woven a hue of emotions, stories, and ideas, reflecting the essence of Kashmiri society. Urdu literature in Kashmir traces its roots […]
Crossing the chasm
By: K S S Pillai When I got up, as usual, at 4.30 in the morning, I remembered it was 2 o’clock in the Gulf country where my younger son lived with his family. I sent a WhatsApp message of ‘best of luck’ to my grandson studying in Standard XII, who had a test in […]
