The wrong move
Shah Wasil In Kashmir, the graph of suicidal cases has increased abruptly during the past several years now. There’re many reasons behind this serious matter among which one can be making a wrong career choice. In our life, there come certain stages where we need to make choices, the choices which make our path for […]
Cervical cancer can be prevented
Dr. Saphalta Though majority of the HPV infections are asymptotic and automatically clears out from the immune system within sometime, but persistent infections may lead to certain pre-cancerous changes in the cervix which may gradually progress into cervical cancer. As the protection from HPV is long lasting, timely administration is must and should be provided […]
Celebrating the Unifier: Tributes to Sardar Patel
Arjun Ram Meghwal The 75th year of Independence is a time to introspect, work and live for the nation in line with the vision highlighted by our forefathers. December 15 marks the death anniversary of the great “unifier of the nation,” Sardar Vallabh Bhai. The people of India will remain forever indebted to him for […]
Advanced bariatric, metabolic procedures allow remission of diabetes and obesity
Dr. Pradeep Chowbey While obesity remains, the major factor contributing to type II Diabetes Mellitus, is also an attributing factor to a plethora of co-morbidities like cardiovascular diseases (CVD) hypertension, Stroke, Infertility and certain type of cancers. Obesity not only affects the longevity of life but also drastically reduces the overall quality of life. It […]
Government School Education System needs revamp
Mushtaq Bhat Education plays a significant role in reducing poverty and improves personal, social and economical well being of an individual. Nevertheless, for the progress of any Nation, education shouldn’t only be inclusive but equitable as well because it’s the most important investment a nation can make in its future. We have both Private and […]
Corruption, a moral impairment of society
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad The responsibility is essential to be stimulated in every individual’s life, and within a society as a whole. Social transformation of a community can only be acquired through ethical and legal series of norms of the society and with that style of every individual’s life can act as a strong medium […]
The Summit for Democracy
Asad Mirza A US sponsored two-day virtual democracy summit wrapped up last week. It was promised by President Joe Biden during his election campaign last year, as he wanted to show that the US has departed from the “America First’ philosophy of Donald Trump and instead will focus on an event that was more about […]
Dr Ali Jan: The peoples’ doctor
Ehsan Fazili As a young person, I have seen my mother crying due to pain in her stomach as no doctor could help her. As a last resort, I took her to see Dr Ali Jan. We traveled from Bandipore in north Kashmir to Srinagar. The doctor made it look so simple: after a brief […]
Need for innovation driven education
Prof. Ruheena Tabasum Education is one of the most important instruments for men and women. Even if we become great scientists’ scholars or philosophers but do not empower the people, society and nation, I think we are selfish people. Knowledge without innovation is of no value. It is through the process of innovation alone that […]
Digital eye strain
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 […]