Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement
By: Rob Newton You’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend some lifestyle changes. GPs and health professionals commonly measure waist circumference as a […]
Hunar : Vocational Education at Muslim Girl’s Doorstep
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore Hunar Phase-II (Hunar-II) After the success of Hunar-I project (Session 2008-09), a target was set to provide skill training to about 50,000 girls from Muslim, SC, ST and EBC communities in Hunar-II (Session 2010-11). It was decided that 50% of these girls would be from Muslim Community and the remaining 50% […]
Ukraine is losing the war
By: Stefan Wolff, Tetyana Malyarenko Ukraine is now experiencing a level of existential threat comparable only to the situation immediately after the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. But in contrast to then, improvements are unlikely – at least not soon. Not only have conditions along the frontline significantly worsened, according to the Ukrainian commander-in-chief, […]
Cyberknife Radiosurgery can help in pituitary gland tumors
By: Dr. Aditya Gupta What is a pituitary gland tumor? Pituitary gland, which is also known as the master gland has the most important function of producing hormones that regulates the critical organs of the body including thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes. It is a small pea-size gland located behind the eyes and below […]
Less sleep increase your risk of type 2 diabetes?
By: Giuliana Murfet, ShanShan Lin Not getting enough sleep is a common affliction in the modern age. If you don’t always get as many hours of shut-eye as you’d like, perhaps you were concerned by news of a recent study that found people who sleep less than six hours a night are at higher risk […]
Prefer creativity, critical thinking to rote learning
By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad It is a universally-acknowledged fact that the ultimate aim of education is the personality development of an individual. From Pestalozzi to Dewey and even Gandhi Ji believes in the harmonious development of an individual. It is a fact that education is both a way and an end in itself that provides […]
Enhancing Gynaecological Care with Robotic Integration
By: Dr. Neelam Banerjee In recent years, the field of gynaecology has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the introduction and widespread adoption of robotic technology. Robotics in gynaecology involves the use of advanced robotic systems to assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive procedures with greater precision and control. This transformative approach has revolutionized the way […]
Inaction versus Wrong Action
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Throughout human history, decisions have been made based on a wide range of factors, from rigorous planning to irrational speculation. In addition to monuments and manuscripts, our ancestors’ legacy also includes the results of their choices, including the inertia of inaction and the fallout from poorly thought-out actions. We stand at […]
Access to financial services
Access to financial products for the people anywhere determines the outcome and success of business ventures. Since the industries and even the service sector needs adequate and timely availability of credit, the access to financial services becomes all the more important. Jammu and Kashmir has initiated some steps during the past several months to improve […]
Will the Israel-Gaza war affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election?
By: Emma Shortis When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting president. Like many leaders before him, US President Joe Biden has had some of these questions thrust on him, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some have their origins in past administrations, such as […]
