Youth Conclave 2024: A Platform for Inspiration and Empowerment
The Department of Information and Public Relations is gearing up for the much-anticipated JK Youth Conclave 2024, set to take place at the Convention Center in Jammu this February. With preparations in full swing, the conclave promises to be a vibrant celebration of youth empowerment and achievement. Scheduled to be held on February 2029, the […]
Why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’
By: Samantha Punch Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such games tends to […]
Road safety measures ensure protection
By: Mohammad Hanief Road safety is the prevention of road accidents by obeying the road safety rules and regulations. The most important factor of road safety is the need for skilful and cautious driving so that passengers, pedestrians and drivers stay safe. Developing better roads is also important to avoid road accidents. Ensuring everyone is […]
Book Review: A Summer Spree
By: Khursheed Wani Rajiv Khandelwal’s ‘A Summer Spree’ is a semi-fictional novel published by Ukiyoto Publishing House, India. He has dedicated this novel to his younger brother, Dr Pankaj Khandelwal. He is a well-known postmodern poet who received national and international accolades. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from BITS, Mesra, Ranchi, and resides […]
Research espionage is a real threat
By: James Laurenceson Australia’s research institutions are targets for nefarious actors, from China and elsewhere. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has publicly tabled an “awareness” of various attempts to compromise the sector. What are we doing about it? Not enough, according to critics. One recent charge is that Australia “lags behind” its allies and […]
Ukraine war: The west is at crossroads
By: Stefan Wolff In the summer and autumn of 2022, there was much discussion about finding an “off-ramp” to allow Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, a face-saving way out of an unwinnable war. Now, as Ukraine heads into the third year of defending itself against Russia’s aggression, the suggestion persists but increasingly, it’s the west that […]
Peerzada Mohammad Hanief Shah
Following the principles of asceticism and spirituality By: Imtiyaz Ahmad Shah Kashmir, since its inception, has undergone a plethora of transformations, especially in the realm of spirituality and devotion. The region has experienced remarkable changes in the practices of preaching and the tradition of ‘Peer O Murshid’. Surrounded by numerous ancient shrines, the valley attracts […]
Gastrointestinal tract cancer on a sharp rise in India
By: Dr Neeraj Chaudhary Gastrointestinal cancers impact the GI tract and the digestive system including Esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, etc. These cancers can originate from any organ in the abdomen as ulcers or masses and can metastasize to the other parts in no time if go unnoticed. While timely diagnosis […]
Why we’re still playing measles whack-a-mole
By: Shelly Bolotin There is a gathering storm in many parts of the world right now. India, England, the Americas. Health experts are sounding the alarm about a resurgence of measles a completely preventable disease that can have devastating consequences. Even in Australia, a handful of cases were reported in January after a woman travelled […]
The Ethical Mandate: Compassion for Every Soul
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the vast expanse of our rapidly evolving world, where the hustle and bustle of daily life often drown out the softer tones of empathy, there lies a sacred calling – a profound duty to nurture compassion and uphold ethical responsibility, particularly towards those navigating the complex terrain of mental disabilities. […]
