The year that was consumed by Covid-19
Mushtaq Hurra: Another year of desperation, lockdown, slowdown, slackening, stagnation and deprivation is about to elapse. Though this year brought vaccination for the COVID19 pandemic, but it didn’t proved an antidote. New COVID19 variant viz Omicron has put question marks before the efficacy of different COVID19 vaccine brands including our own COVISHIELD. Life almost remained […]
Bhola Prasad Singh: The socialist icon
Er. Prabhat Kishore: Whenever the wave of philosophy of socialism emerges in Bihar and there is talk of real welfare of destitute and marginalized sections of the society, then the name of renowned socialist icon Bhola Prasad Singh gets auto wired. BholaBabu, who left his indelible mark in the politics of the state and the […]
By choice or by chance
Eijaz Mir: Let me begin with a beautiful quotation of English diction which states as, “An ordinary teacher tells, a good teacher teaches and an extraordinary teacher inspires”. In other words, it is also said, “teaching is not everybody’s cup of tea”. Rather, it is a profession of Prophets, Sages, Gurus and Priests, a holier […]
When is Retinal detachment surgery needed?
Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev: Our eyes are like a window through which we view the world around us, and we are heavily dependent on them to conduct day to day activities. We shouldn’t take any injury or damage to the eye casually and should take immediate consultation when anything goes wrong with them. Even a […]
Omicron: The Fast spreading Virus
Dr. Umer Farooq M.D Omicron virus has rung the bell of alarm in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The three cases detected in Jammu have to be examined in reverse direction also. The three women detected positive for the virus have no travel history and apparently have no contact with any such known […]
Programming Metaphysics
Towseef Ahmad As a matter of an existential fact, we can say that use of mere constructs can make us fail, rather we should develop the metaphysics through the processes and equations that can turn our goodwill into a superstructure. Therefore, the programming and prototyping the science of things and the axiomatic metaphysics, is a […]
Letter to the editor
No further delays
Dear Sir, Apropos “Iran insists on crude exports as Vienna nuclear talks resume” (Kashmir Vision, South Asia Page, December 28, 2021). “For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible.” This statement of former US President George W. Bush seems have to been diluted to a great extent in the American politics during the Donald […]
The wonderful rodent
N J Ravi Chander I did spend countless hours marvelling at the agile, graceful Indian Palm Squirrel. These adorable creatures were regular visitors to our tree-filled home in Bengaluru, and we watched in awe as they raced through the tree canopy or feasted on fruits. Masters in navigating through the treetops or gliding along the […]
The African Outreach
Asad Mirza Recently, the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit was held in Istanbul from 16 to 19 December. The first Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit was held in Istanbul, the second in Malabo. Over 100 government ministers and 16 presidents from Africa attended the summit, whichwas held under the theme, ‘Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity’. […]
Kangri (Fire Pot)
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Hugging close to our chests Veiled by the winter attires Infusing new life To our dead and chilled bodies Inseparable part of our rich culture Centuries old, during the winter period Choice of children, youth and adults alike Immediately after the greetings Arrival of the guests during the chill Mark’s […]
