India’s Textile Revolution: The Rise of a Prosperous Bharat
By: Giriraj Singh A decade ago, India’s population stood at around 125 crore, and consumer spending was largely driven by necessity rather than desire. Shopping habits were predictable – new clothes for festivals, carefully planned expenses, and a focus on savings over splurging. Luxury brands were admired from a distance, and high-end fashion remained confined […]
The Silent Shift
By: Dr Aftab jan, Asiya Ashraf Introduction: The Silent Crisis of Premature Greying For generations, grey hair was a symbol of wisdom and aging, typically appearing in the later years of life. But today, something alarming is happening—teenagers and young adults are seeing silver strands in their 20s, even in their teens. From college students […]
The last resort
By: K S S Pillai People in democratic countries are empowered to decide their country’s fate. Politics in those countries is expected to be a part-time profession of every citizen who protects the rights and privileges of free men. Unfortunately, this is not always true. When a politician asked reporters the other day with a […]
Why suicide rates so high in bipolar disorder?
By: Marcos del Pozo Banos, Ann John, Swansea Universit Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for his experimental cuisine, recently shared his experience of being sectioned under the UK’s Mental Health Act, saying it was “the best thing” that could have happened to him. His openness about living with bipolar disorder highlights the little-discussed fact […]
Sacrificing Learning for Convenience
By: Nasrullah Shaffaq As a father, educator, and advocate for child development, I have spent years observing the impact of digital technology on students. Parents today fight an uphill battle to limit screen time at home, yet the moment their children step into a classroom, they are surrounded by glowing screens—iPads in nursery school, online […]
Have We Forgotten the Essence of Ramadan?
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi Ramadan is a month of divine mercy, the crown jewel of all months, when the heavens seem to draw closer to the earth. Not long ago, its arrival would bring a palpable shift in the air—a blend of joy and reverence, hope and self-accountability. The mere mention of its approach […]
Save the Planet: Let’s make it green
By: Mohammad Hanief Planting trees is a fundamental and effective way to combat climate change, restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. Trees play a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, thus helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilize the climate. Additionally, trees provide […]
Importance of holistic learning
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Aristotle’s assertion that “educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” underscores the importance of holistic learning. Education should not be limited to intellectual development; it must also cultivate character, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Without moral and emotional growth, knowledge alone can be dangerous or ineffective. The […]
The Science behind sleep
By: Dr Aftab Jan In today’s fast-paced world, where hustle culture glorifies sleepless nights, sacrificing rest for productivity has become the norm. But what if we told you that skipping sleep isn’t just making you tired—it could be silently harming your brain? Ground breaking research has unveiled that sleep is not merely a period of […]
Giving blood could be good for your health
By: Michelle Spear Blood donation is widely recognised as a life-saving act, replenishing hospital supplies and aiding patients. But could donating blood also benefit the donor? Frequent blood donors may experience subtle genetic changes that could lower their risk of developing blood cancers, according to new research from the Francis Crick Institute in London. Alongside […]
