Breaking the silence
By: Irfan Attari Kashmiri Harassment against women in public spaces, such as buses, offices, and other places, continues to be a pervasive issue across the globe. This form of gender-based violence has a profound impact on the physical and mental well-being of women, hindering their ability to fully participate in society. However, in recent years, […]
Curriculum for betterment
By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad Curriculum has been defined in many ways according to the needs of the times. Some decades ago, traditional curriculum was in dominance. It is also called bookish curriculum. It focuses on books, exams, discipline, fixed time tables, paper degrees, etc. However, it is against the individual differences. Same kind of syllabus […]
Smartphones and Internet addiction
By: Mohammad Hanief While a smartphone, tablet, or computer can be a hugely productive tool, compulsive use of these devices can interfere with work, school, and relationships. When you spend more time on social media or playing games than you do interacting with real people, or you can’t stop yourself from repeatedly checking texts, emails, […]
NEP 2020: India’s pathway to ‘Viksit’ Bharat
By: Dharmendra Pradhan Knowledge is power. India’s rich knowledge capacity is evident in the Vedas and Upanishads, serving as vast sources of wisdom for centuries. With our ancient Indian universities such as Nalanda and Takshashila, India has been an International Knowledge hub of the past. Over time, India’s knowledge prowess and wealth attracted many, including […]
The problems on the road
By: K S S Pillai In a novel that I am reading presently, the hero, a British citizen, is on a tour of America. He buys an old car to drive across the country. He is habituated to the right-hand drive in his native country, while the driver sits on the left side in America. […]
Timely diagnosis of stroke can prevent death
By: Dr. Chirag Gupta The incidence of stroke, a potentially devastating condition, is alarmingly high worldwide, affecting approximately one in every four individuals. In India, the situation is particularly worrisome, with a rising number of young Indians falling victim to stroke. It is crucial for both the medical community and the younger generation to increase […]
Alarming rise of Asthma among children
By: Dr Harish K Verma Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness. In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in the prevalence of asthma among Indian children. This article, authored by Dr. Harish, a Pulmonologist at Yatharth […]
Laser vision correction
By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev No matter how ready you are for a life without spectacles or contact lenses, the decision to undergo Laser Vision Correction is a big one. Your eyes are most important, and you want to make sure that the procedure you undergo offers you the maximum safety, precision and comfort. For […]
NEP 2020: Revolutionizing learning
By: Zia Darakshan Even as the National Education Policy (NEP), loaded with host of reforms, was rolled out in 2020, it came into effect during the 2023-2024 academic Year. Aiming to bring radical changes in the way Indian Educational System works, the NEP brings the whole system under one umbrella in line with one nation, […]
Fight against injustice
By: M Ahmad Many of us experience situations in our daily life when we get oppressed by other people, or we witness an act of injustice. We might prefer to keep silent to prevent the probable consequences, not realizing that this may keep us away from immediate harm, but it will be followed by greater […]