Modernization: Focus area of India army
By: Kanchan Basu Indian Army has been actively involved in modernising its forces to enhance its capabilities and meet the challenges of contemporary security threats. Modernisation efforts encompass a wide range of areas, including personnel, equipment, technology, and infrastructure. Modernisation of the Indian Army is essential for maintaining a credible Defence posture, adapting to contemporary […]
Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world
By: Lucy Draper-Clarke In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many have turned to practices originating in ancient eastern philosophies for guidance. Among these is mindfulness, which is linked to meditation. What does mindfulness actually mean? The original translation of the Pali word […]
Augmenting civic amenities
By: Mohammad Jalal-ud-Din A large and huge conglomeration of population having multidimensional economic, social, academic, political etc, activities is a feature of town, district or city and a capital city has a preponderance and prominence over all. Srinagar which is one of many places that have been called the “Venice of the East” or the […]
All you need to know about stomach cancer treatment
By: Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma How common is gastric (stomach) cancer? Worldwide about 1 million people are diagnosed with gastric cancer. It is ranked as the 5th most common cancer. In India it accounts for about 60,000 new cancer cases (6th most common) and about 53,000 deaths. How is this diagnosed? This is diagnosed after […]
Earth isn’t the only planet with seasons
By: Gongjie Li Spring, summer, fall and winter the seasons on Earth change every few months, around the same time every year. It’s easy to take this cycle for granted here on Earth, but not every planet has a regular change in seasons. So why does Earth have regular seasons when other planets don’t? I’m […]
The bronze capital of Kerala
By: K S S Pillai When I read about a massive bell being installed at the newly built Ram temple at Ayodhya, I thought that it might have been made in my native place of Mannar in Kerala, but that was not the case. Mannar is still known as the bronze capital of Kerala. Those […]
Perfect Village settings
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar A couple of days back, dozens of social media pages and groups highlighted the skillful artistry of the people of ‘Okay’ village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Indeed this village close to main town of Kulgam is famous for its Kangri manufacturing art. During biting cold and harshest period of winter, […]
Guiding to a better career option
By: Mohammad Hanief Career Counseling is a system of scientifically based measures aimed at preparing young people to choose a profession, taking into account personality characteristics and the socio-economic situation in the labor market, to assist young people in professional self-determination and employment. Every year, tens of thousands of young people graduate from high schools […]
Not all ankle sprains require surgical intervention
By: Dr. Pradeep Moonot Ankle sprains are a common injury that can affect individuals of all ages, often occurring during physical activities or due to accidents. While many cases can be effectively treated with conservative measures, there are instances where recurrent sprains can lead to complications, such as ankle instability, arthritis, and, ultimately, irreversible damage. […]
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution
By: Judith Weis Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans. The most common microplastics in the environment are microfibers plastic fragments shaped like tiny threads or filaments. Microfibers come from many sources, including cigarette butts, fishing nets and ropes, but the […]