Keep the eyes protected as you enjoy Holi
By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev With the festival of colors- Holi approaching, the whole of India especially the northern regions is going to be covered in colour in the coming days. While this time of year is enjoyed by people of every age group with gatherings and get-togethers of friends and family, Holi with itself […]
Winds of Change
By: Vini Mahajan Women leaders across rural India are contributing tremendously towards the making of a Swachh Bharat by bringing about behaviour change in communities while inspiring others to be like them It is the age of Nari Sashaktikaran or women empowerment. It is indeed high time for us to recognize and acknowledge the power […]
Railways: The Engine of New Growth, Development in North-East India
By: G Kishan Reddy In 1882, the first locomotive of the Dibru–Sadiya Railway connected the distant tea gardens with the Brahmaputra so that the commodity could eventually reach Kolkata. Over the decades since then, the Railways has helped reduce travel time from Dibrugarh to Kolkata from 15 days to 24 hours. However, even till 2014, […]
The Jhelum River: A Majestic Natural Wonder
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “The Jhelum River is a symbol of the richness and beauty of this region and its people.” Nestled in the heart of Jammu and Kashmir, the Jhelum River is a breathtaking natural wonder that holds a special place in the hearts of the people who call this region home. This magnificent […]
Joint Replacement- Precision matters the most
By: Dr Ramneek Mahajan Why Knee replacement? – Knee replacement surgery is a treatment for pain and disability in the knee. The most common condition that results in the need for knee replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage. Damage to the cartilage and bones limits movement and may […]
G20: Making Indian Handicrafts truly global
By: Dar Javed The G20 meetings will witness a surge in the handicrafts sector due to their cultural and financial values. The events will help in proving a major role in the development of the Indian economy as it is one of the largest employment generators and accounts for a significant share in the country’s […]
World Hearing Day: Living with hearing loss
By: M Ahmad A person is said to have hearing loss if he is not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears. It can be mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe or profound, and can affect one or both ears. Major causes […]
Halt Mining Projects
By: Vijay Kumar H K The Karnataka reserve forests in Ballari are at the mercy of profit-driven mining companies. Last year, the Supreme Court lifted a decade-old ban and increased the annual mining limit from 28 million tonnes to 35 million tonnes. Following that, mining companies filed requests to explore minerals in thousands of acres […]
Contribution of Muslim scholars to various sciences
By: Umer Riyaz Muslim scholars have a great influence on many other civilizations with different sciences and made significant contributions in various fields as they made original discoveries, inventions and advancements in fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, philosophy, medicine, astronomy, history and other important sciences. Here are some notable contributions of Muslim scholars to science. […]
Knowing about prostate gland
By: Dr Vipin Sisodia Prostate gland is the most talked about organs in men that usually enlarges with aging (especially after 50 years of age) and obstruct the urine flow. There is a dire need to raise awareness about the importance of the effective functioning of this gland, and if someone notices a change in […]
