The real healers
N J Ravi Chander We counted ourselves lucky to have caring doctors, ayurvedic practitioners and physicians in the old days. They upheld the dignity and honour of their noble profession by serving and caring and always had the patient’s best interests at heart. Their soothing words, calm demeanour and healing touch, would work like a […]
The changing times
Vijay Garg There was a time when the elder of the house was considered as the decoration of the roof and yard of the house, he was a treasure of virtues. Respect and hospitality were the hallmarks of the elders. The children did not leave the house without consulting the elders or seeking advice or […]
International Day of Democracy
M Ahmad The International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on 15 September each year. It was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy. The International Day is an opportunity to review the state of democracy around the world. It is […]
Liver failure: Living donor liver transplant provides hope
Prof (Dr.) Subhash Gupta It is important to note that there is a huge burden of liver diseases in our country, and for those who develop end-stage liver disease, the only definitive treatment is liver transplant. However, there is a huge scarcity of brain-dead organ donors in our country due to lack of awareness. In […]
The growing crisis
Asad Mirza While the world it seems has been too occupied with developments in Afghanistan, another tragedy in making is currently on in Lebanon. A country facing one crisis after another. However, the crisis is Lebanon is not new, it’s decades old but has worsened in the last two years due to sectarian politics and […]
The end of a legend
K S S Pillai In a large country like ours, it is unrealistic to expect a white-collar job of one’s choice near one’s residence. It makes migration to other parts of the country or even another country normal. I have traversed this route and settled in a distant part of the country, but I make […]
I Died a Death Today
Fahid Fayaz Darangay 28 September 1995, Thursday a child was born like other children on that day. I am sure there would have been born millions in the world on that day as 385,000 babies are born every day. These children will be a couple weeks far from their 26th birthday. Many would be waiting, […]
Construction Management offers bright career option
Vijay Garg There are many career paths and interrelated areas in the field of construction, which can progress from construction labor to construction management, with numerous other areas of interest in between. So, just what does management in construction entail, and what kinds of career paths are available to those interested in the field? Construction […]
Language passport
Bashir Ahmad Dar English has become an effective tool which connects people from different corners of the world. It has become the language of masses and is currently the second most common spoken language in the world. Different countries around world have included it in their school and university syllabi. Its importance is such that […]
Spinal infections can cause complex spinal deformity
Dr Satnam Singh Chabra Spinal infections are the rare infections which occur in or around the spine region of the body. It is one rare condition which can lead to the permanent damage of the spinal cord of a person. It involves the intervertebral disc space, the vertebral bones, the spinal canal, or the adjacent […]
