The problems on the road
By: K S S Pillai In a novel that I am reading presently, the hero, a British citizen, is on a tour of America. He buys an old car to drive across the country. He is habituated to the right-hand drive in his native country, while the driver sits on the left side in America. […]
Timely diagnosis of stroke can prevent death
By: Dr. Chirag Gupta The incidence of stroke, a potentially devastating condition, is alarmingly high worldwide, affecting approximately one in every four individuals. In India, the situation is particularly worrisome, with a rising number of young Indians falling victim to stroke. It is crucial for both the medical community and the younger generation to increase […]
Alarming rise of Asthma among children
By: Dr Harish K Verma Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness. In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in the prevalence of asthma among Indian children. This article, authored by Dr. Harish, a Pulmonologist at Yatharth […]
Laser vision correction
By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev No matter how ready you are for a life without spectacles or contact lenses, the decision to undergo Laser Vision Correction is a big one. Your eyes are most important, and you want to make sure that the procedure you undergo offers you the maximum safety, precision and comfort. For […]
NEP 2020: Revolutionizing learning
By: Zia Darakshan Even as the National Education Policy (NEP), loaded with host of reforms, was rolled out in 2020, it came into effect during the 2023-2024 academic Year. Aiming to bring radical changes in the way Indian Educational System works, the NEP brings the whole system under one umbrella in line with one nation, […]
Fight against injustice
By: M Ahmad Many of us experience situations in our daily life when we get oppressed by other people, or we witness an act of injustice. We might prefer to keep silent to prevent the probable consequences, not realizing that this may keep us away from immediate harm, but it will be followed by greater […]
Monsoon has become synonym for flash floods
By: Mohammad Hanief Excessive or continuous rainfall over a period of days, or during particular seasons, can lead to stagnation of water and cause flooding. Flash floods refer to such a situation, but occurring in a much shorter span of time, and are highly localized. In India, flash floods are often associated with cloudbursts – […]
Kargil Vijay Divas: A saga of Courage and sacrifice
By: Shahid Shabir Hussain Makhdoomi Decks were being cleared for Indian and Pakistani governments to move forward on the path of negotiations in order to resolve disputes. Terrorism was at its peak in Kashmir, India and Pakistan had successfully tested their nukes and the scenario around was changing. Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpai boarded […]
Technology making assessments more relevant
By: Vijay Garg A teacher spends more than one-half of his /her school time engaged in one or another type of assessment or evaluation activity. The omniscient red or green or black pen in a teacher’s hand, the frown on her face and the incessant ticks and crosses with innumerable scores at the end, is […]
Vladimir Putin Facing Tough Times Ahead
By: Asad Mirza Russian President Vladimir Putin has been forced to cancel plans to attend BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, next month, due to fears over war crimes arrest. Moscow feared that Putin might be arrested in South Africa for war crimes if he attends the annual event in Johannesburg. The International Criminal Court (ICC) earlier […]
