Early indicators of dementia
By: Daniella Vellone Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour. It’s important […]
Underestimating financial hit from climate change?
By: Timothy Neal Scientists say severe climate change is now the greatest threat to humanity. Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and livelihoods, intensifying wildfires and pushing ecosystems towards collapse as ocean heatwaves savage coral reefs. The threats are far-reaching and widespread. So what effect would you expect this to have on the economy […]
Future imperfect
By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad There was a time when morality was omnipresent. All were morally uplifted. The adults, as well as children, were almost found on the same footing. Whether it was home, school, religious places, etc., the environment was full of respect, honesty, sympathy, tolerance, love, joy, etc. all were optimistic that the future […]
Sunday Market: Flourishing tradition
By: Aubaid Akhoon In the heart of the smart city of Srinagar, cradled by the majestic mountains, a cherished tradition flourishes. This tradition not only intricately threads the vibrant fabric of the city’s culture but also breathes life into the livelihoods of many – the captivating Sunday markets. These bustling markets, stretching from TRC ground, […]
Rethink on policies needed
By: Asif Ahmad Bhat A while back, the government issued an order related to the specially-abled persons to get their document of disability re-verified. The purpose of this order was to expose the corrupt elements. Basically, there was a large proportion of people who had registered themselves as disabled when in reality they were physically […]
Sufism: Bridging various communities
By: Mariya Noor Sufism has long been a source of spiritual enlightenment and a bridge between the various communities of the beautiful region of Kashmir. With its emphasis on love, peace and compassion, Sufism transcends religious boundaries and promotes understanding between different faiths. This write up explores the rich history, shared practices, interfaith dialogue and […]
A warrior for Justice
By: Aubaid Akhoon “If you want to undermine a nation without war, make adultery or nudity common in the young generation.” – Salahauddin Ayyubi Allama Iqbal has rightly said, ‘Ye Gazi, Ye Tere Pur Asraar Bandhe Jinhe Tune Bakhsha Hai Zauq-e-Khudai.’ In these profound words, Allama Iqbal captures the essence of individuals blessed with divine […]
Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh
By: Asad Mirza Last week’s Azeri blitz against Armenian Christians is the latest chapter in a bitter, decades-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. War between the two neighbours started during the collapse of the Soviet Union, of which both countries had been a part. Armenia won control over Nagorno-Karabakh and a wide surrounding regionby end-1994. […]
Long COVID patients can have multiple organ abnormalities
By: Betty Raman It wasn’t that long ago that some people speculated that long COVID was all in the mind a psychosomatic illness. Thankfully, that period of speculation is now behind us. We have compelling evidence that long COVID is very real and very harmful. I’m the lead investigator on an ongoing study called C-More […]
Eliminating Rabies
By: Sahil Wani A World without Rabies: United for Elimination’s Pledge is a global initiative to eliminate rabies by 2030. This pledge was launched in 2017 and has been signed by over 100 countries, including the United States. The goal of this pledge is to reduce human deaths from rabies by 90% before 2030 through […]