Empowering Women for a transformed society
By: Khursheed Ahmad Rather Our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The daughter is a source of blessings for her father, and a wife completes half of her husband’s faith. A son finds his paradise beneath the feet of his mother.” It is important to remember that these teachings emphasize the importance of family […]
Improving infrastructure in tourism sector
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon John Muir, a renowned naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation, once said, ‘In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.’ This sentiment rings especially true in the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir. In the realm of natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, few places on Earth can rival the […]
The declining book culture
By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad It is a fact that in the age of the Internet, the book reading culture is on decline in Kashmir now. However, it is also a fact that before the advent of the Internet in the Valley, a majority of people didn’t have inclination towards reading books. A minority of people […]
Spinal Metastasis: Timely intervention can prevent mortality
By: Dr Aditya Gupta Spinal metastasis, the spread of cancer to the spine, is a serious condition that can have devastating consequences for patients. When cancer cells from primary tumors travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and metastasize to the spine, it poses significant challenges to patients’ health and well-being. However, with timely intervention […]
Transforming National Programs through the Implementation of PFMS
By: Mehdi Hussain The implementation of a robust Public Financial Management System (PFMS) has brought about a significant positive impact on the execution and effectiveness of various national programs in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. The integration of PFMS in the financial management of these programs has revolutionized transparency, accountability, and efficiency, ensuring optimal utilization […]
Overcoming Smoking Addiction with Deep TMS
By: Dr Gorav Gupta What if you could conquer smoking addiction without medication or surgery? Thanks to a groundbreaking treatment called Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS), this possibility is becoming a reality. Deep TMS is revolutionizing the fields of psychiatry, neurology, and pain medicine, offering a safe and effective alternative to traditional therapies. In […]
US needs to develop a BRICS policy?
By: Mihaela Papa As the leaders of the BRICS group of large emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — met in Johannesburg for two days beginning on August 22, 2023, foreign policymakers in Washington will no doubt be listening carefully. The BRICS group has been challenging some key tenets of US […]
Rediscovering Death
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar Khalil Gibran says and I quote,” People are the slaves of life and it is this slavery which fills their days with misery and distress and floods their nights with tears and anguish”. Life is miserable because we fill it with negative energy. Life is miserable because we make it so. […]
What makes a good life?
By: Oscar Davis Aristotle first took on this question in his Nicomachean Ethics arguably the first time anyone in Western intellectual history had focused on the subject as a standalone question. He formulated a teleological response to the question of how we ought to live. Aristotle proposed, in other words, an answer grounded in an […]
Nature’s elixir
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “Pure milk is not just a beverage; it’s a promise of nourishment and well-being for our families.” Milk, often referred to as “nature’s elixir,” plays a vital role in our lives by offering essential nutrients and contributing to overall well-being. Milk holds a diverse range of benefits that cater to various […]
