Female Genital Mutilation: Stigma for a civilized society
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore The practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)has been going on for more than thousands of years. It is the ritual procedure of partial or complete removal of the external female genitaliaor other injuries to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is also called “Khatna” in local dialect. This custom […]
Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict
By: Sara Harmouch A drone attack that killed three American troops and wounded at least 34 more at a base in Jordan has increased fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East and the possibility that the US may be further drawn into the fighting. President Joe Biden vowed to respond to the assault, […]
Human Fraternity: Role of Education
By: M Ahmad Human Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood of all humans, which gives unity and solidarity to social life. It is the idea that all humans are connected, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. This concept promotes peace, love, and unity among all people. Practicing Human Fraternity means promoting equality, fairness, and […]
Metastatic cancer in the brain can be deadly
By: Dr Aditya Gupta Cancer spread to the brain is one of the feared complications of cancer that poses significant mortality and morbidity in the patients with advanced cancer. This occurs when the cancer cells travel through the blood stream or the lymph system from the original tumour and metastasize (spread) to the brain. This […]
The Call to Transform Society
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “In unity, we find the strength to orchestrate societal renewal.” In an era where the youth navigate through the murky waters of aimless wandering, shamelessness, immodesty, and discourtesy, a storm of societal threats looms larger than ever. Fueled by the escalating use of drugs and a business environment in decline, the […]
Wild life under threat
By: K S S Pillai Nature lovers are worried at the alarming rate at which many animal species disappear from the earth. The increasing human population has resulted in large-scale encroachment upon the forest land, reducing the natural habitat of wildlife. Some people have started cultivating the land with electrified fences around them, sometimes using […]
This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure
By: Xiaoyue Xu (Luna) One in three Australian adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess salt (sodium) increases the risk of high blood pressure so everyone with hypertension is advised to reduce salt in their diet. But despite decades of strong recommendations we have failed to get Australians to cut their intake. It’s hard for […]
Newspapers are a treasury of knowledge
By: Sahil Manzoor Knowledge is power. Knowledge accumulates, and it needs patience, curiosity, guidance, etc. One thing is very fortunate: we have a good number of sources that provide us with updated, compatible materials that help us and keep us updated. There are great minds involved in journalism and brilliant editors who are working together […]
Kashmir welcomes first snowfall of 2024!
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq In Kashmir Valley, a collective sigh of relief echoes through the snow-capped peaks and valleys as the first snowfall of 2024 blankets the landscape. This arrival comes after a notably warm Chillai Kalan, the traditional and severe winter period that precedes the first snow, leaving residents and nature enthusiasts eagerly […]
February 2024 Skywatch-10 Celestial Events
By: Sahil Wani The month of February 2024 will offer a spectacular show of celestial events for skywatchers around the world. From planets and comets to the moon and stars, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a summary of the main events and how to observe them. February 2: Mercury at […]
