Celebrating Diwali
M Ahmad Diwali (also: Deepawali) is one of India’s biggest festivals. The word ‘Deepawali’ means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and Hindus celebrate it with joy. During this festival, people light up their houses and shops with Diyas (small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay). People from other communities […]
Carving out a new future
Vijay Garg Environment Science majors ground their idealism in scientific rigor. As a student in this field, you’ll need the ability to understand and apply complex concepts in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. You’ll also learn to apply quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to solving problems and interpreting research data. Your creativity will help you […]
Eggs: The Healthiest food
Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon ‘The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing’ Eggs have been eaten as part of a healthy and balanced diet for thousands of years. Eggs are considered a cheap, economical source of high quality protein. There are many types of edible eggs in different […]
Social relationships help us survive
Vijay Garg We are naturally social beings. We enjoy being with others. Many diseases afflict us because we live in darkness. We seek each other’s support from the beginning. This is why we live in relationships all through our lives. These relationships are the lifeblood of our survival. Today, however, things have changed. Perhaps the […]
Saying bye bye to spectacles
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. That is […]
Agriculture has shown progressive growth
Shobha Karandlaje India’s agriculture is in an epoch-making era under the PM Narendra Modi. It is the phase where farmers are reaping the utmost benefit of numerous welfare measures and schemes without any hindrances. The incumbent government, since it assumed power, has unleashed revolutionary efforts to transform the country’s agriculture, from being a dependent to […]
Social Media: Saviour or a Predator?
Asad Mirza The details published by ‘The Washington Post’ of a misinformation campaign pursued by Facebook against the Covid vaccine, also outlines other irregularities committed by the tech giant. A consortium of media organisations, including The Washington Post, reviewed the information, which was disclosed by the lawyers of Ms Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee, […]
Promoting human values
M Ahmad Human values are the features that guide people to take into account the human element when one interacts with other humans. They have many positive characters that create bonds of humanity between people and thus have value for all human beings. They are strong positive feelings for the human essence of the other. […]
How to crack NDA Exam
Vijay Garg NDA Exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year to shortlist candidates for SSB interviews. SSB Interview is conducted by the SSBs of the three forces. Candidates who get recommended and are medically fit are issued joining letters based on their final merit made from an aggregate of scores of written exam and […]
Mental Health Issues: Time to act
Javaid Jawad We are living in a conflict zone, which has direct bearing on the mental health of the people. It is a documented fact that women and children are especially at the receiving end on the psychological front. Moreover, COVID–19 has added to the stress level of the above-mentioned vulnerable groups, family heads who […]
