Treating Sleep Apnea
By: Dr. Atul NC Peters In recent times, weight loss surgeries have become a very common treatment to cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). While it is not the only way to treat people with OSA, most patients having the problem are obese. CPAP or BiPAP therapies have been the latest, most advanced and effective forms […]
Manja string still being used extensively
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Even though National Green Tribunal has imposed a ban on the “manja” string it is still widely and boldly being used in many states. Because “manja” is coated with glass, metal, and other sharp materials, these strings act as good conductors of electricity, making it more likely that a cut manja cord will […]
Aitikaaf: A Spiritual Retreat for Purification, Blessings
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “The one who secludes himself for worship in the mosque during Ramadan with sincere faith and hope for a reward from Allah, all of his previous sins will be forgiven.” Sahih Bukhari. As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world engage in various forms of […]
The ghastly reality of our moral decline
By: Gazi Irfan Khan Despite being titled as Ashraf al-Makhluqat, or the noblest of all creatures, man seems to have forgotten the essence of this divine title. The recent incident in Budgam district, where a girl was brutally murdered, sends shivers down one’s spine. It was not just the murder of one girl, but the […]
Sketching and Sa’adat Hasan Manto
By: Ghulam Mohammed Ansari Saadat Hasan Manto was born on 11 May 1912 in Ludhiana. In this sense, the year 2012 was celebrated as “Manto Century” all over the world. Today, before we try to understand Manto as a mythicist and a contemplative sketcher, it is important to know the early circumstances of Manto’s life. […]
US stands with India
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, The United States expressed concern about Beijing’s ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours. It is disgraceful that Beijing chose a torchbearer for the Olympics 2022 from the military command that attacked India in 2020 and is carrying out genocide against the Uyghurs. It is a positive step that the US is continuing its […]
Farewell to Ramadhan
By: Suveed ul Hajj Perhaps it may not be impertinent to denominate Ramadhan as “a crash course” which prepares us, moulds our behaviour, regulates our conduct, attitude, actions and mentality in accordance with the teachings of Islam. It is so that we may harvest its fruits for the rest of the year. Ramadhan inculcates a […]
Professional beggars need to be discouraged
By: Tajamuul Showkat Tears which fall from the eyes of orphans, widows, and poor people are a heart-wrenching sight that we all see too often in Kashmir. While poverty is a global issue, it’s particularly prevalent in this region. According to Wikipedia, 10.35% of the population in Jammu and Kashmir lives below the national poverty […]
Mobile phone mayhem among toddlers
By: Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev Taking utmost care of your eyes is essential as they are the most delicate and important organs of the body. But the rising menace of electronic gadgets in personal and office life is turning everyone into gadget addicts. It is important to know that gadgets do not emit any harmful […]
PMMY: Credit saturation for livelihoods
By: Soumya Kanti Ghosh As India’s Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed eight years on 8 April, we can glance back at the changes wrought by this mass credit saturation programme that was envisaged during the bleak days of 2014-15 when our formal financial sector was reeling under bad loans, especially its impact on the […]
