Social media during crisis: A blessing or a curse?
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur The attack on our neighbouring country in recent days came like a sudden storm—unpredictable, intense, and deeply unsettling. Such events send tremors far beyond the borders where the actual conflict unfolds. They shake the conscience of nations, awaken the sleeping fears in citizens’ hearts, and stir up strong waves of patriotism, anger, […]
Peace, Not Proxy War: A Kashmiri’s Plea to the World
By: Irfan Attari Kashmiri Kashmir is not a contested land. It is a proud, undivided Indian territory, and its inhabitants are proud Indians. As a Srinagar native, I do not speak from ideology but from personal experience. I have lived in the shadow of beauty and bombs. I have seen the price of proxy wars […]
Sowing the Seeds of Sustainable Growth
By: Mohammad Hanief Amid the towering peaks and tranquil lakes of Kashmir, a silent transformation is taking root—not in politics or tourism, but in the fertile soil of the valley’s agricultural lands. Often known for its scenic beauty and cultural richness, Kashmir is now steadily emerging as the heartland of a modern agricultural revival. Dubbed […]
Nurses: The Beating Hearts of Healthcare
By: Sayima Wani From the bygone eras to the present, nursing profession has grown remarkably, making an impactful influence on the healthcare system around the globe. Nurses serve as the beacon of hope and are regarded as the cornerstone of the healthcare system. Right from the admission of the patient to the hospital, nurses make […]
A wake-up call for the soul
By: Dr Aftab jan This world is temporary. Its beauty is deceptive. Its comforts are a test. And its glitter, though blinding, is nothing but dust in disguise. Yet man lives as though he will never die. We build mansions on earth, but forget the narrowness of the grave. We hoard gold and silver, but […]
International Mother’s Day
By: M Ahmad A mother can be described as the wellspring of joy and happiness in an individual’s life. She is the constant presence from the moment of a child’s birth through to their old age, supporting them in every stage of life. There is a saying that God cannot be everywhere, so He created […]
Creating a Wrong Opinion of Existing Circumstances
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Perceptions shape our understanding of reality. However, when perceptions are misguided or misinformed, they can lead to incorrect opinions about existing circumstances. Misjudging a situation can have profound consequences in personal relationships, workplaces, politics, or social discourse. This article explores the causes, effects, and ways to counter the development of incorrect […]
Spit science: Saliva is a great way to detect disease
By: Genecy Calado de Melo, Cathy E. Richards A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan. Scientists have developed ways to analyse spit for the tiniest traces of illness – from mouth cancer to diabetes, and even brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Unlike blood tests […]
Love for the environment
By: Dr. Satyawan ‘Saurabh’ The Bishnoi community is a unique community of Rajasthan that has been dedicating its life to protecting trees, plants, and wildlife for centuries. The women here raise injured deer like their children. In 1730, Amrita Devi and 363 Bishnois sacrificed their lives to protect trees in Khejadli village. The Bishnoi lifestyle […]
How to make your apology more effective
By: Shiri Lev-Ari It can be difficult to find the right words to show you really mean it when you apologise. But there are linguistic cues you can use to get your message across. My recent research suggests that the length of the words that we choose influences how sincere the apology seems. Apologies are […]