A hair-raising problem
K S S Pillai At present, an agitation is going on in several parts of the country for and against a girl student wearing a scarf that covers her head and the upper parts of her body. I suspect manufacturers of hair tonics must be behind those who oppose the use of scarves. The demand […]
Moulana Muzaffer Jameel an eloquent preacher
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad A great and all times Dae and scholar, Moulana Muzaffer Jameel, Aharbal Kulgam, is one of the best known Islamic scholar in Kashmir. He believes that Dawate Deen as the fundamental and obligatory part of every human being. An appreciable and authentic part of the Dawah, he is predominant, and probably […]
Listen to the voice (Addressed to youth)
M H Khan You are neither a child nor an adult Renew, refresh and maintain A clarion call Go all of you Where there is ache and hue You are not stocks and stones Better to wear out than to rust You owe to dredge gold dust Oh! Muscles of iron And nerves of […]
Morning workouts are good, evenings even better
Christopher Bergland When it comes to daily exercise routines, most of us decide what time of day we can break a sweat based on real-world logistics (e.g., a 9-to-5 work schedule) more than our internal circadian rhythms. During the week, most gym-goers will exercise and take a post-workout shower before commuting to work or […]
Positive thinking can reshape lives
Lalit Garg According to the World Health Statistics Report 2021, the average age in the world is increasing, but the healthy average age is not showing the same result. The global average age is 73.3 years, while the healthy mean age is 63.7 years. That is, there is a difference of about nine years between […]
Pain management: Nerve freezing technique can work wonders
Dr Amod Manocha With improving survival rates in various types of cancers there is enhanced emphasis on reducing suffering and improving quality of life. Pain is a major issue in cancer patients with newer, refined, innovative techniques being introduced to provide relief. Cryoablation is one such option which has undergone significant advancement over the […]
What does the Union Budget 2022-23 stand for?
Anantha Nageswaran Four Cs – continuity, correctness, conservatism and crowding-in – are the hallmarks of the budget for 2022-23 presented by the finance minister on the 1st of February. The budget has continued with the practice started two years ago of bringing all below-the-line items above the line. Extra-budgetary resources in which the borrowing is […]
Grades can’t determine intelligence
Haroon Rashid Academic exams that are conducted only test the learning ability of a student, not his or her intelligence. Answer sheets don’t prove the intelligence of a student. Many students make spelling mistakes or careless mistakes due to nervousness or hurry. Students have trouble memorizing long, complicated definitions. Writing a perfect description within […]
Voters: The dominant face of democracy
Acharya Dr. Lokeshmuni The assembly elections of five states have been announced, but the biggest irony is that the elections are not being fought on real issues concerning a common man. From Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand to Goa, Manipur and Punjab, now the fortune of political parties and leaders lies in the hands of the voters. […]
Age hardly matters in joint replacement
Dr Ramneek Mahajan With poor and sedentary lifestyle catching up among the younger and middle-aged population, increasing health ailments are also prevailing. Osteoarthritis is the second most common rheumatologic problem and is the most frequent joint disease with a prevalence of around 40% in India. It is the form of arthritis which features the breakdown […]
