Making everyday count
Khalid Ul Islam In this harsh time (Covid-19), it’s not easy to cope up. But remember that every day is a new day and a fresh beginning, Start fresh. Start with a positive thought. Let the bygones be bygones. We deserve a better today and tomorrow. We deserve a better life. So, are we going […]
Suicide: A Taboo and a Stigma
Dar Shahid Hussain Suicide is a deliberate act of self-harm with the intent of death. Depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders are all risk factors, as are sociopathic beliefs, physical ailments such as chronic fatigue syndrome, and substance addictions such as alcoholism and the use of and withdrawal from […]
International Day of Sign Language
Communicating with gestures and actions M Ahmad The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. It recognizes the importance of preserving sign languages as […]
Man –Animal conflict, a cause for concern
Peer Muhammad Amir Qureshi Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) occurs when animals pose a direct and recurring threat to the livelihood or safety of people, leading to the persecution of that species. Retaliation against the species blamed often ensues, leading to conflict about what should be done to remedy the situation. Although this is not a new […]
UK-UAE Bonhomie
Asad Mirza The withdrawal of the US forces from Afghanistan before the deadline has dealt a severe blow to the special relationship between the US and UK and also the EU member states. They insist that the withdrawal before time was a hasty decision and their view was not taken on-board. They also base their […]
Innocent bribes, ice candies and pontoon bridge!
Desh Bir Peer Saluhi perched on top of a lofty, rocky ridge (in Kangra district ), was a village named after Sakhi Sultan Lakhdata Peer whom the rural folk owed their allegiance and gratitude for granting progeny and also a good flow of milk at home—basic longings of people in a chiefly agrarian society. Life […]
Pride in India’s traditions like Yoga, Ayurveda
Sarbananda Sonowal Indian systems of medicine are millennia old and offer overall wellness. Changes in health paradigm have led to an unprecedented resurgence of interest in Ayush systems (namely Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy) over the years. State patronage and encouragement to the pluralistic approach in health care have accelerated the progress […]
Technical and vocational training are different
Vijay Garg Although the main difference between technical and vocational training may seem somewhat semantic in nature, it is mostly related to the topics that each focuses on. Vocational training often refers to education and training that focuses more on practical skills and being able to perform tasks related to working in a particular industry. […]
World Peace needs a holistic approach
Acharya Dr. Lokeshmuni World Peace Day is celebrated every year on ’21st September’. This day is mainly celebrated to build up peace and non-violence in the whole earth. Today, when the conditions are so worst and messy due to war, violence and pandemics in the world, it is very tough to establish peace between communities. […]
Tap water revolution
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat What is common between Lwangtlai in Mizoram, Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, Khachh in Gujarat and Nicobar Islands apart from them being the four extreme corner districts of the country? The common theme in all these places is that, now if you ask for water at people’s home, they will go to […]