Pandemic exposed challenges for technology in education
Vijay Garg School doors around the world have been closed for several months to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this crisis, we have seen an incredible amount of large-scale efforts to use technology in support of remote learning. At the same time, this crisis has exposed the challenges for technology in education, […]
Pandemic: School dropout rate seems to have increased
Vijay Gar Since March 2020, there has been a sea change in the teaching-learning process. The chalk and blackboard have been replaced with computer screens or mobile phones and online classes have become the norm. This has, however, created a huge digital divide, denying many students access to education. What impact will remote schooling have […]
Surge in glass removal surgeries amid the pandemic
Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev While wearing masks have become a routine part of our daily lives amid the pandemic, the complications for the people with spectacles have only increased. Since mask and glasses both are an important part, the trouble of fogging the lenses is inevitable. With such complications at hand, people are now opting […]
Aware yourself to defeat depression…!
Fidhat Fayaz Drangay Have you ever been taught about mental health in your home, school or college ? Have you ever talked about your mental health status with your family, friends or close ones? Have you ever given freedom or space to someone that he/she has felt free to speak about his/her mental health? Well! […]
Pride: A virus in human heart
Mohammad Hussain Khan Belittling others and thinking of yourself as superior to others means pride. Feeling of superiority is very damaging for the person. It leads to sickness of mind and incorrect behavior. People who live in a state of pride inhabit a dark internal world. Their behaviour is never sincere and genuine. When criticized […]
COVID era puts smokers at risk for neuro-ailments
Dr Shailesh Jain COVID in last 18 months has shown a devastating effect on human life. Apart from affecting the lung, it also affected different part of body. It mainly affects lung and increases level of ferritin, D-Dimer, CRP and cytokines eg IL-6. High levels of all these chemicals may have catastrophic effect on vital […]
Book reading: Students should be encouraged at an early age
Vijay Garg Reading books not only enhances one’s knowledge, but also broadens one’s outlook. He emerges from the realm of narrow-mindedness and embraces humanistic ideas. Large libraries have been built in our society. Libraries are no less than a boon for those who love to read books. In today’s age, writers are writing books on […]
Care for your eyes
Dr Pradeep Sharma Taking utmost care of your eyes is essential as they are the most delicate and important organs of the body. But the rising menace of electronic gadgets in personal and office life is turning everyone into gadget addicts. It is important to know that gadgets do not emit any harmful rays or […]
Whose lives we live?
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Life is the most beautiful gift from God. It has to be enjoyed as well as introspected. Learning from others is as necessary as learning from our own conduct. Rectifying one’s mistakes is a pious job that has its own value. However, all goes awry when we live for others. To put […]
Chronic complications associated with COVID infection
Dr Vipul Gupta The widespread perception is that if one gets COVID infection the possible outcomes include recovery in two to three weeks or hospital admission or death in severe cases. Contrary to this, for some people COVID 19 infections are not a discrete episode lasting a few weeks, but marks the start of a […]
