Unmasking the investment scam
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the idyllic landscapes of Kashmir, a tale of financial deceit unfolds, underscoring the vital importance of financial literacy and vigilance. Recent revelations expose a significant investment scam, leaving investors disillusioned and prompting broader questions about the need for heightened awareness and regulatory measures in the financial landscape. The victims, driven […]
Older workers still struggle with work-life balance
By: Candice Harris The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life work, family, other responsibilities is certainly appealing. But in reality, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to work-life balance especially for older workers. Making up a third of the New Zealand workforce, older workers (aged 55 and older) are a […]
Navigating the Winter Blues
By: Dr. Gorav Gupta As winter descends upon us, bringing with it the crisp chill and the festive cheer, it also casts a shadow that many individuals find challenging to shake off. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that typically occurs during the winter months, affects a significant number of people worldwide. Understanding […]
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 […]
Commemorating Bangladesh’s victory
By: Kanchan Basu Flags fluttering like a sea of green with a red disc symbolising the sun adorning each flag, the National Anthem echoing everywhere, and the air buzzing with the celebratory spirit of revisiting the memory of a nation reborn – that sums up the joyous atmosphere in Bangladesh every year on December 16. […]
Viksit Bharat Yatra: Advancing healthcare access at JK’s grassroots
By: Zehru Nissa The healthcare programmes of the central government are proving boon to the common citizens in a comprehensive manner. As per the development experts, poverty and unequal access to essential services remain critical barriers to progress. Catastrophic healthcare expenses exacerbate poverty. The various healthcare schemes of the Government of India have been instrumental […]
Ultimate Love from Allah
By: Rakib Romee Allah has described the structure of man in great detail, Allah says in Qur’an “we placed him as a sperm drop in a firm lodging, then we made sperm drop into a clinging clot, and we made the clot into a lump of flesh, and we made from the lump, bones and […]
Winter Break: Making the most of it
By: M Ahmad Nearly every student eagerly awaits the wonderful winter break, which grants both teachers and students a few days to unwind and prepare for the upcoming new academic session. It may sometimes be equally important to catch up on pending work and to meet the goals we have been chasing for a long […]
Heart Health Awareness: Empowering Lives Through Early Detection
By: Dr Akhil Kumar Rustagi The heart, a crucial organ in the body, plays a pivotal role by pumping oxygenated blood through the arteries and receiving deoxygenated blood through the veins. Various factors, including high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in blood vessels), elevated blood sugar, and high cholesterol levels, place increased demands on the […]
The changing face of farming
By: K S S Pillai When I recently visited my wife’s village, I was taken aback by the changes that had taken place there. Her house was on the edge of a paddy field. A narrow canal used to flow fast through the middle of the field. Its water was clear, and there were several […]