Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
By: Adam Collins Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it’s also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health – independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially if following the 5:2 version of the diet where calories are severely restricted two […]
Cheating the farmer
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh India is an agricultural country. We have been learning this sentence in schools since the first grade, but the question is, does the heart of India really beat with the farmers? Do governments, banking institutions, and economic policymakers respect this agricultural dominance? Recently, a video from Rajasthan revived this question, where […]
Is Your Child at Risk of a Genetic Liver Disorder?
By: Dr. Vikram Kumar When we think of liver problems, we often associate them with adults. But the truth is, liver conditions can affect children too—especially when they are inherited through family genes. These are called genetic liver disorders. Though they may sound worrying, understanding them early and getting the right help can make a […]
Muslim Youth: A Moment of Concern
By: Samiullah Rather If we reflect today, we will understand the direction in which Muslim youth are heading, the evils they are grappling with, and the doubts arising in their minds about Islam. Who are their role models in life? Whose footsteps are they following in their pursuit of success? What are their daily […]
The Light That Enters Through a Broken Heart
By: Dr. Aftab Jan A heart that broke, but found its way home to the Divine. حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ “Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs.” (Qur’an 3:173) When Hearts Shatter in Silence There are nights when the weight of sorrow presses so heavily upon your chest that […]
A Wake-Up Call
By: Dr Raghav Kesri Cancer is no longer a disease confined to older adults. In recent years, India has seen a concerning rise in cancer cases among individuals under the age of 40. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), cancers among the youth, particularly breast, colorectal, blood, and thyroid cancers have seen […]
Tribute to a Dedicated Educator
By: Javaid Jawad Retirement is a natural phase in every professional’s life. Over the years, many employees have retired from their duties, and many more will do so in the future. However, there are some individuals whose work, values, and service leave behind a deep and lasting impact. These individuals become role models, inspiring others […]
Is Bloom’s Taxonomy Still Relevant in AI-Era Education?
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad The growing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) are having an impact on the quickly changing sector of education. This shift raises the important question of whether Bloom’s Taxonomy, a long-tested paradigm, is still relevant in today’s AI-driven world. Bloom’s hierarchy of learning objectives, which begins with remembering and ends with producing, […]
A Call for Meaningful Education
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat As board examination results roll out each year, we witness a familiar scene—celebrations for high scores, disappointment over average marks, and in many cases, children struggling under the crushing weight of expectations. While examinations are designed to evaluate a student’s academic understanding, the current system has evolved into a narrow and […]
Marks, myths and the mirage of success
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi As the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) declared the Class 10 and 12 results, streets across the Valley echoed with celebration. The Class 10 pass percentage stood at 79.94%, with 1,16,453 students clearing the exams. Girls outshone boys with an impressive 81.24% pass rate compared to 78.74% […]