New crisis, old lessons
Pandemic reiterates need to strengthen public health systems, review production and consumption patterns
K Srinath Reddy The global pandemic of COVID-19 virus, initially labelled the “novel coronavirus”, has forced most of the world into a lockdown, with sweeping spread, mounting mortality and eviscerated economies. While national responses have varied, there are key messages that India must heed as it shapes and strengthens her own response. This is not […]
Medicos have stood dedicated, determined to save people
No doubt, this impasse shall pass off but will definitely leave deep scars on the canvas of our reminiscences
Mushtaq Hurra When all the people across the globe are either forced or requested to stay indoors, government and private offices are closed, workforce is directed not to attend their duties, social distancing is made advisable, social get-togethers are banned, sports events are cancelled or postponed, public transport is halted, religious gatherings and congregational prayers […]
To all the religious clerics in Kashmir
COVID-19: Are our religious heads missing out on the virus
Javeed Ali Esteemed Ulmas, As-salamu alaykum, With all respect and humility, I want to share my point of view with you and I hope you will give a thoughtful consideration to it. You are our honour and prestige. We always look for your valuable knowledge about our religious pursuits. You are always there to guide […]
Italy did not see it coming
Before the first case was reported, there was an unusually high number of pneumonia cases recorded at a hospital in Codogno in northern Italy
Adnan Shafi Italy was in a bit of denial and did not move fast enough to engage in social distancing and lockdown measures. Once the beacon of European fun, frivolity, fashion, food, and passion, Italy has fast fallen into the shadows of a ghost nation, debauched by the coronavirus, a cracking medical infrastructure, and rising […]
Coronavirus Pandemic has increased our social responsibilities
Abid Hussain Rather Coronavirus is nowadays a frightening and scaring name which sends shivers down our spine and gives jolts to everyone who hears about how the virus has devoured lives across the globe. Coronavirus disease, as we all know is an ongoing novel dreadful viral disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 […]
Allama Iqbal is right in saying that ultimate end of all human activity is Life
(Adnan Shafi) The self in man, his I—am-Ness, has specifically earthly antecedents. There are a number of Qur’anic verses which, in slightly different phraseologies assort that man has been created out of clay. Iqbal, in this connection, refers to verses from the Quran. ‘Now of fine clay have we created man, then we placed him, […]
Vaccine can help save lives
Finally declaring the coronavirus a pandemic, all eyes have turned to the prospect of a vaccine because only a vaccine can prevent people from getting sick
Adnan Shafi About 35 companies and academic institutions are racing to create such a vaccine, at least four of which already have candidates they have been testing in animals. The first of these – produced by Boston-based biotech firm Moderna – will enter human trials in April. All vaccines work according to the same basic […]
Ramadhan: The month of blessings
Adnan Shafi Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad (PBUH) received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims […]
Maligning teacher’s image in uncalled for
Teachers have been put to humiliation and derogatory remarks for unknown reasons
BY: Mushtaq Hurra Periodic trainings are extremely important for government servants because it increases and enhances their capacity building domains. It helps them to retain and renew their skills. It increases the professional abilities of workforce and hence, the organisation they work for, becomes rich and affluent in terms of human resources. All the multinational […]
Coronavirus scare has hit Jammu and Kashmir badly
BY: Adnan Shafi Indeed, World Health Organization plays an essential role in the global governance of health and disease due to its core global functions of establishing, monitoring and enforcing international norms and standards, and coordinating multiple actors toward common goals. Global health governance requires WHO leadership and effective implementation of WHO’s core global functions […]