The pillar of strength
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 15th May is celebrated as International Day of Families observed by the United Nations across the world. The day is commemorated to highlight the important affairs central to the welfare of families, such as health, education, gender equality, rights for children, and social inclusion among others. Family is our foundation. It is […]
Let the chirping continue
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Every year, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is celebrated twice in a year. Firstly it is held on the Second Saturday of May and again on the Second Saturday of October. It is observed to spread awareness for the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats. The day originated in 2006, […]
Thrombosis should not be ignored
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot or thrombus that develops in deep vein usually in leg; here they pass through the centre of leg, surrounded by muscles, less commonly DVT occurs in deep veins of arm of pelvis. DVT is primarily related to the stasis of blood flow, vascular wall […]
Cooperatives: Solution to growing needs
Hema Yadav Cooperatives in India are all poised to witness a rapid transformation since the first cooperative law in India was enacted in 1904. With the new paradigms and changing contours of having a separate Ministry of Cooperation with Budgetary allocation for Cooperatives a renewed interest has spurted on the cooperative movement in India as […]
Importance of human life
Haroon Rashid Allah (SWT) blessed humans with the distinctive title of “Best of creation”. After honouring him the ranks of superiority, nobility, knowledge and distinction, Allah (SWT) made him to be prostrated by the angels. Allah(SWT) blessed him with the crown of ‘Ahsan-e-Taqweem’ [best of the physical appearance] by blessing him with physical beauty as […]
Nurses-Role Model for Global Healthcare
M Ahmad Health challenges vary and are related to different socioeconomic and geographic conditions. Furthermore, there are common health challenges shared by people around the world. As globalization advances, the awareness of the importance of global health and global nursing also increases among policy makers and health professionals. A world without nurses is almost impossible […]
Preventing bypass surgeries
Dr Ashok Seth While heart attacks are constantly affecting lives of many leaving them with complex morbidities, only bypass grafting remains the last resource for them. But with recent advancements in the field of cardiac sciences, advanced minimally invasive therapies have revolutionized the treatment module and outcomes even in the most critical blockages, eliminating the […]
Empowering women through policy
Smriti Zubin Irani The Indian government has catapulted the maxim of sarvajanahitaya, sarvajanasukhaya (for the good of all, for the happiness of all) into a palpable reality in the past decade. The extant essence of janhit (public interest) has been reinvented to “mainstream” gendered experiences. Gender mainstreaming has seamlessly pervaded every sphere of statecraft, ensuring […]
The Umbrella
N J Ravi Chander The umbrella, an early invention, evolved over the ages. Though initially designed as a sunshade or parasol, it soon doubled up as a shield during rainy weather. Umbrellas have been around for centuries, as evident in ancient Chinese, Greek and Egyptian art and artifacts. Before their invention, giant leaves or animal […]
No OPEC or a New OPEC?
Asad Mirza After working on devising methods to counter moves by OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) – the largest consortium of oil producing nations across the globe, over the last two decades considered detrimental to the US interests and having failed several times, the US lawmakers have at last succeeded in bringing about […]