The great mathematician
By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Every year, 22 December is observed as National Mathematics Day to mark the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a legendary Indian mathematician. Mathematics plays a crucial role in understanding all sorts of subjects such as science, music, social studies and even art. Srinivasa Ramanujan was a famous Indian Mathematician who lived […]
POEM: Swaddled in Gloominess
BY: Mahfooz Ahmad Bakshi Vivid and vibrant dreams were dying Yet he was smiling, chilling and flying Steadily, gloominess swaddled him whole Yet he was so jovial and so was his soul Perplexed I, went to investigate, How could he be that content despite his unfortunate? The scars on his heart won’t fade to capture […]
Pheran: Kashmir’s cultural identity
BY: M Ahmad Costumes of Jammu and Kashmir are well known for their embroidery and intricate designs, which reflects the richness of the culture and landscape of the region. The form of clothing is designed to counter the cold climate of the region. Wearing traditional ethnic wears is a way of showing love, respect, and […]
Long working hours and back pain
By:Prof. (Col). Dr Bipin Walia Nearly 80 percent of people will experience back pain at least once in their life, and during a single year about 20 percent of adults suffer from back pain. Irrespective of the type of back pain, it will negatively impact your working and performance at work. Unfortunately, many occupations — […]
Awareness on Grey water reuse needed
Letter to the Editor
Water is widely recognised as a vital resource for humans. It is a resource that must be preserved for future generations, and recycling grey water is the best way to do so. Grey water is waste water from domestic bathrooms, laundries, and kitchen outlets. Grey water is commonly contaminated with a variety of insoluble and […]
Japan Announces Big Military Push
By: Asad Mirza It seems as if the Russia-Ukraine indirectly and the Chinese belligerence in the region directly has forced another country to give up its long-standing stand of being a non-military nation. Pacifist Japan has said it would soon start a once-unthinkable $320billion military build-up that would arm it with missiles capable of striking […]
Vertebroplasty -New non-invasive Treatment for Spine surgeries
By: Dr Arvind G Kulkarni In India, more than 5 crore people suffer from osteoporosis, and with age the bone mineral density decreases leading to thinning of bones. This raises the risk of bone fractures, especially in the spine. Though thinning of the bones can occur at any time, but is most common in elderly […]
Ban consumption of sharks
By: Vijaykumar H K Nearly a hundred million sharks are killed for shark fin soup every year. Fins are cut off and often thrown back into the sea alive. Human cruelty in the name of commercial fishing is leading to a dramatic decline in shark populations and entire ecosystems. Currently, international concerns about the sustainability […]
The needy are dying
Letter to the Editor
Of late, making my way to the mosque, I chanced upon a woman; begging her heart out. Many men snuck past her. And no one bothered to take a look at her. It was as if she was a ghost; waiting there to haunt the people. She lay there; her eyes flitting here and there […]
Domestic poultry and its health benefits
By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon Once upon a time, there was a tradition in the rural and urban areas of Kashmir Valley that poultry was raised in every house. It was useful in various ways. It would adorn the courtyards, increase the family income and please the special guests. The elders of the house used to […]
