Hangul- The Majestic species
By: Mohammad Hanief The Kashmir stag also called Hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. In Kashmir, it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park […]
Online Fraud: People need to be vigilant
By: Aqib UlAhad Wani and BismaYousuf The utilization of bogus identities in online fraud presents a complicated legal environment where criminal, civil, and regulatory issues coexist. The legal aspects of the phenomenon, involving theft of identities, fraud, scams, internet crimes, and privacy laws, are examined in the current article. The investigation delves into the legal […]
And here comes the train……….
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi In a monumental breakthrough, the enchanting landscapes of Kashmir are about to embrace a historic transformation as the region is set to be integrated into the drapes of the Indian Railways network in early 2024. After a 41-year hiatus, the Northern Railways is on the cusp of completing the game-changing 111-kilometer […]
Congo’s misfortune lies in its mineral wealth
By: Rita Farhat Mukand People in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are undergoing the deadliest conflict since World War 2. Today, an explosion of opinions points fingers at Africa saying, “It’s their fault, Africa brought it on themselves, because they don’t know how to manage their own country.” Is it true? Behind the scenes: […]
Common Curriculum ensures equality
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar The recent move of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education to prescribe one type of textbooks for both private and public schools from classes 1st- 12th has earned a mixed response from stakeholders and general public. Earlier private schools of the region would teach board prescribed textbooks from classes […]
Every touch unveils a revelation
By: Amit Singh Kushwaha On January 4th annually, the world pauses to celebrate the birth of Louis Braille, the brilliant mind behind the tactile language – Braille. This revolutionary system empowers millions of visually impaired individuals, offering equal access to reading, writing, and information. As we observe World Braille Day, let’s explore the inspiring journey […]
What’s the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens?
By: Yousuf Mohammed Sun exposure can accelerate ageing, cause skin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, melasmas (or sun spots) and other forms of hyperpigmentation all triggered by solar ultraviolet radiation. Approximately 80 per cent of skin cancer cases in people engaged in outdoor activities are preventable by decreasing sun exposure. This can be […]
Reshaping our cities
By: Paul J. Maginn Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centres. Retail spaces have evolved over time. Urbanisation, mass production and the rise of conspicuous consumption led to […]
Physical inactivity: The hidden enemy
By: Dr. Balbir Singh Physical inactivity is an established risk factor for premature mortality and several non-communicable diseases. It was estimated that in 2008, that physical inactivity caused 6%–10% of the cases of premature mortality, coronary heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colon cancer globally. An increasing number of epidemiological studies have shown that low […]
End of the Jinxed Year; 2023
By: Mahfooz Ahmad Bakshi It’s finally the end of the year that most of us, or perhaps all of us hate for various reasons. The previous year proved to be the toughest with 12 months filled with events that brought us to a point where things seemed incapable of getting any worse. Right? Whether listening […]