Regulating artificial intelligence
By: Alina Patelli Most mainstream applications of artificial intelligence (AI) make use of its ability to crunch large volumes of data, detecting patterns and trends within. The results can help predict the future behaviour of financial markets and city traffic, and even assist doctors to diagnose disease before symptoms appear. But AI can also be […]
Quran and Science: A symbiotic connection
By: Hafsa Javaid The Quran melts hard hearts and mends broken ones. The crying of humankind is unique, distinct from others; it is a cry of fear of the Almighty and a plea for His satisfaction. People weep in grief, sorrow for demands and hopes, and some shed tears of lies and deception. Among them […]
Welcome the sunshine
By: Dr. Ichpreet Singh As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the earthy tones of winter, many individuals find themselves battling the annual onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This form of depression, often referred to as the “winter blues,” affects millions of people worldwide. But there’s good news – there are ways […]
From COVID to gastro, why are cruise ships such hotbeds of infection?
By: Thea van de Mortel Dual outbreaks of gastro and COVID on the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked in Adelaide this week have now been declared over by the doctor on board. A spokesperson for Princess Cruises, which operates the ship, said a number of passengers had presented with symptoms on a previous voyage. […]
Islam and feminism
By: Asif Rashid Dar Feminism is a social and political movement advocating for the equal rights and opportunities of women vis a vis men. Historical background First-wave feminism: which occurred from the late 19th to the early 20th century was about ‘women suffrage’ referring to the right to vote as they were not allowed to […]
Pen reflects real might
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The age-old adage that ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’ holds a profound truth in its simplicity. It suggests that the power of the written word and the ideas it conveys can have a far-reaching and long-lasting impact on individuals, societies, and generations. In this short article, I aim to […]
Pacific security: Whose strategy is it?
By: Maima Koro The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this week takes place amid a changing dynamic of security and development in the region. Security agreements have become an important measure of the close relationship between global partners and Pacific Island states. In geopolitics, this close relationship’ is usually another way of saying partners have […]
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping meet: What holds in store?
By: Dafydd Townley US president, Joe Biden, is expected to meet China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in San Francisco as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) conference on Wednesday November 15. Their meeting has great significance, as the two leaders have not met since the G20 in 2022, and because of their lack of agreement […]
The guests from outside
By: K S S Pillai It is Diwali time. Those employed have salaries paid, and some have their bonus. A few employers have also paid festival advance, which would be recovered in installments. Even the poor people celebrate the festival by borrowing or selling what they have. Overall, the entire country is in a festive […]
RET, RRT strengthening education sector
By: Ghulam Hassan Bhat The JK Vision Document 2047 is really making waves in the education sector of Jammu and Kashmir. It’s so vibrant that the authorities are focusing on equipping all schools with ICT and modern facilities. The goal of creating a more inclusive and student-oriented education system is fantastic. Subject liberty, e-content creation, […]