Metastatic cancer in the brain can be deadly
By: Dr Aditya Gupta Cancer spread to the brain is one of the feared complications of cancer that poses significant mortality and morbidity in the patients with advanced cancer. This occurs when the cancer cells travel through the blood stream or the lymph system from the original tumour and metastasize (spread) to the brain. This […]
The Call to Transform Society
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “In unity, we find the strength to orchestrate societal renewal.” In an era where the youth navigate through the murky waters of aimless wandering, shamelessness, immodesty, and discourtesy, a storm of societal threats looms larger than ever. Fueled by the escalating use of drugs and a business environment in decline, the […]
Wild life under threat
By: K S S Pillai Nature lovers are worried at the alarming rate at which many animal species disappear from the earth. The increasing human population has resulted in large-scale encroachment upon the forest land, reducing the natural habitat of wildlife. Some people have started cultivating the land with electrified fences around them, sometimes using […]
This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure
By: Xiaoyue Xu (Luna) One in three Australian adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess salt (sodium) increases the risk of high blood pressure so everyone with hypertension is advised to reduce salt in their diet. But despite decades of strong recommendations we have failed to get Australians to cut their intake. It’s hard for […]
Newspapers are a treasury of knowledge
By: Sahil Manzoor Knowledge is power. Knowledge accumulates, and it needs patience, curiosity, guidance, etc. One thing is very fortunate: we have a good number of sources that provide us with updated, compatible materials that help us and keep us updated. There are great minds involved in journalism and brilliant editors who are working together […]
Kashmir welcomes first snowfall of 2024!
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq In Kashmir Valley, a collective sigh of relief echoes through the snow-capped peaks and valleys as the first snowfall of 2024 blankets the landscape. This arrival comes after a notably warm Chillai Kalan, the traditional and severe winter period that precedes the first snow, leaving residents and nature enthusiasts eagerly […]
February 2024 Skywatch-10 Celestial Events
By: Sahil Wani The month of February 2024 will offer a spectacular show of celestial events for skywatchers around the world. From planets and comets to the moon and stars, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a summary of the main events and how to observe them. February 2: Mercury at […]
Making child’s school backpack safe and healthy?
By: Sai Praneeth Jasti As a new school year approaches, many families will be heading to the shops or to their school’s uniform store to buy backpacks. While children can have firm ideas about how their school bags look and schools have practical requirements about what students need to carry it is vitally important bags […]
Importance of class X board exams
By: Mohammad Nadeem For all class X students, who are going to take their first board exams, be it under CBSE Board any other state board, this is the most crucial time to become ready for the challenge. However, there are a few common questions regarding the board exams, which keep boggling the students’ minds. […]
Natural bypass technique for CABG, Stenting
By: Dr Bimal Chhajer Attributing to increase in changing lifestyle, people often miss out on taking care of their health as a result of which there is an exponential increase of non-communicable diseases among the middle-aged population in the last decade. There is a rise in the incidences of diabetes, hypertension, obesity that ultimately leads […]