Yoga: An emerging fitness schedule
Mir Sumeer Bashir A 3,000 year old tradition, yoga, is now regarded in the Western world as a holistic approach to health and is classified by the National Institutes of Health as a form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The word “yoga” comes from a Sanskrit root “yuj” which means union, or yoke, to […]
The changed relationships
Vijay Garg When a child is born, it is bound in relationships as soon as it is born and remains in this bond till its last breath. First of all, the child has a relationship with his mother because there is no relationship as dear as the relationship between mother and child. It is the […]
Adulthood rooted in childhood cuisine
Desh Bir Whether it be scents or sights, flowers or shades of colours, textures of things or fabric, response of the taste buds to various items eaten or drunk, all get permanently registered either as favourite or disgusting, quite early in our childhood. This is true of the foods that we come to favour permanently, […]
Creation of the Universe and Evolution
Mir Jamid Afzal The descriptions of creation in the Qur’an are not intended as dry historical accounts but rather to engage the reader in contemplating the lessons to be learned from it. The act of creation, therefore, is frequently described as a way of drawing the reader into thinking about the order of all things […]
Addiction to alcohol increases risk of heart failure
Dr. Balbir Singh While poor lifestyle remains one of the major factors affecting the population in terms of their overall well-being, bingeing on alcohol has been attributed as the leading risk factor of atrial fibrillation among asymptomatic healthy adults. Being the most common type of irregular heartbeat, Atrial fibrillation (Arrhythmia) has the maximum potential to […]
G-7 Summit Disappoints
Asad Mirza The 47th annual G-7 Summit, ended on Sunday last at the Carbis Bay in Cornwall, UK. Though the British Prime Minister wanted the summit to showcase his brand of ‘Global Britain’, after the Brexit. But there were terse exchanges between the French, EU and British leaders and officials on the issue. In effect […]
JEE mains amid COVID-19?
Vijay Garg The home based remote proctored exam is conducted in a way that students can appear for the test from their home or from any other place with computer, internet setup and the web-camera. A few other basic hardware and software requirements are also needed in the computer, which are generally available in computers. […]
Increased use of electronic gadgetry is affecting 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 […]
Don’t ignore oral hygiene
Dr. Suman Yadav Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise […]
Students face uncertain future amid pandemic
Vijay GarG Earlier this month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the cancellation of key school-leaving examinations. The examinations – popularly called boards – are crucial for students hoping to secure admission in some of India’s most prestigious public universities. The cancellation came as a huge relief to many who were anxious about writing exams […]