Wular Lake: The Jewel in the Crown
By: Mohammad Hanief Wular Lake, the second-largest freshwater lake in Asia, is situated between the towns of Bandipora and Sopore. Wular Lake is the livelihood source of thousands of anglers and is a natural flood reservoir and water security for Jhelum River as it drains off the excess water. The natural beauty of Wular Lake […]
Adenoidectomy: What to know and when to have it done
By: Dr. Sumit Mrig Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove adenoid glands when they become swollen or enlarged due to infections or allergies. Enlarged and inflamed adenoids are known as adenoiditis, this makes breathing difficult and causes respiratory infections. Adenoid glands are situated behind the nose at the roof. It is a mass […]
Pesticide residue from farms, towns is ending up in fresh oysters
By: Kirsten Benkendorff For years, oysters have been lauded as one of the most sustainable and healthy seafood options. But our food is only as healthy as the environment it is grown in. In new research published in Environmental Pollution, we found something unfortunate. These filter-feeding shellfish eat by straining particles from water. This, alas, […]
Reshaping Tomorrow: Addressing social evils
By: Umais Mudasir Inequality, famously identified as the root of social evil by Pope Francis, permeates our society, causing significant harm and eroding discipline. Discipline, fundamental for constructing societal infrastructure, manifests in the behavior of a community. Much like discipline epitomizes self-love, it evolves into a potent force for social love when upheld with dignity, […]
Fire incidents need to be curbed
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the frigid embrace of winter, Kashmir finds itself grappling with an alarming surge in fire incidents. The culprit, more often than not, is the casual handling of heating appliances and LPG cylinders by residents and workers alike. Surprisingly, this recurring issue has not garnered the attention it deserves from both […]
Remembering Sardar Patel
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore After article 370 revocation was upheld by the supreme court on 11th of this month, Jammu & Kashmir has become fully integrated with the country having the benefits of all central laws as well as public welfare schemes. Technically, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh came into existence as Union Territories on […]
POEM: Winter woes
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Vallities proudly during summers Look forward to construct lofty And cemented concrete houses From its entrance to the top Cement and marble flooring Add to its resplendence and glory In our strides, we only intend To have charming, nice-looking house We do forget it all about The bone-chilling and biting cold […]
From Paris agreement to COP28
By: Alain Naef There is “no science” behind demands to phase out fossil fuels, according to the current COP president. This level of cynicism at the top of the annual climate summit makes it less surprising that the conference has also been used as an oil trading venue. A record number of fossil fuel lobbyists […]
Working for a just future
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the complex and nuanced tapestry of Kashmir’s historical narrative, a stark revelation surfaces — the relentless pursuit of personal gain has too frequently eclipsed the collective well-being of the community. The ascension of an elite class, propelled by conscienceless motives, adeptly orchestrated the narrative through diverse channels, including mass media […]
‘Unveiling the Secrets of Spiritual Jingle’
Shahida Shabnum’s Poem ‘Knot by Knot’: A Spiritual Echo By: Tousif Raza Indeed it feels as if her poetry is akin to pages gifted by the energies of nature, unraveling the mysteries hidden within. But before moving ahead in this poem let me open up with this statement “I am astounded by how the divine […]