VBSY: A renewed commitment to holistic development in JK
By: Shahid Shabir Hussain Makhdoomi In a significant stride towards fostering development and progress, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has made its mark in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir. It translates to “Developed India Pledge Journey,” is a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges and harnessing the immense potential for growth in […]
Khalil Gibran: Writings with spiritual adventure
By: Aubaid Akhoon Khalil Gibran, born in Lebanon in 1883, stands as a celebrated figure, a luminary whose brilliance reverberates through the ages. His profound insights, poetic eloquence, and philosophical reflections have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. Contribution to the World of Literature Gibran’s literary legacy stands […]
No climate for cricket
By: Chris McMillan The recently concluded men’s Cricket World Cup in India reached record audiences. But there was one thing the organisers did not want those viewers to see (other than India’s defeat by Australia in the final): cricket’s own climate crisis. Along with battling heat and humidity, players were forced to contend with unhealthy […]
Increasing Tax Capacities of Developing Countries
By: Rasmi Ranjan Das and Uma Maheswari R The year 2023 is an extremely important year for international taxation as more than a hundred year old tax codes are being re-written through multilateral cooperation. International community has been categorical that the existing tax laws are near obsolete and thus cannot address the tax challenges of […]
Celebrating a mindful New Year
By: Dr. Gorav Gupta As we usher in the New Year with enthusiasm and resolutions, it’s essential to address a common challenge that many face during this celebratory season – the tendency to indulge in excessive drinking. While festivities are a time to rejoice, it’s crucial to strike a balance between enjoyment and maintaining our […]
Tackling Morning sickness
By: Luke Grzeskowiak As many as 90 per cent or more of pregnant people experience some degree of nausea or vomiting, often colloquially referred to as “morning sickness”. For some, it is relatively mild, coming and going during the first trimester without much fuss. For others, it can be severe, life-changing and traumatic. But the […]
Kashmir: A visitor’s delight during winter
By: Mohammad Hanief Nature knows its course best. Every season has its own importance and utility. No season is less important than others. One season opens the smooth passage for the other to flourish. Winter is the fourth season of the four well-known seasons of Kashmir. It follows autumn and lasts from December to February. […]
Winter Tales
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar The harshest period of severely cold forty days Chillaikalan has set its feet in breathtaking and enchanting landscape of valley. The lofty snow-clad mountain peaks, vast green grassy flat meadows and crystal clear water bodies of valley had been luring people from all corners of the globe from time immemorial. Traders, […]
How likely am I to get long COVID?
By: Andrew Baillie EG.5 or the Eris COVID variant is dominant in parts of Australia. Eris, along with other circulating strains, are descendants of Omicron. While these strains appear less severe than the original Alpha and Delta variants, the risk of long COVID remains. So what does the latest data say about the chance of […]
Unleashing 2023’s Resolute Revival
By: Dr Mudasir Ahmad Gori As the clock strikes midnight on Dec 31st, bidding farewell to the old year and ushering in the new, the air is filled with a palpable sense of hope and anticipation. It is the time-honored tradition of making New Year resolutions — a commitment to personal growth and positive change. […]