Take climate change seriously
Climate change is having huge impact across the globe with smaller and less developed countries having to bear most of the brunt on this serious issue. What is worrisome to note is that the developing countries will need up to USD 365 billion every year by 2035 to adapt to worsening climate impacts, but the […]
Comprehensive approach needed to employ youth
India’s economy is making huge strides as the country has experienced remarkable growth over the decades, transforming from an agrarian economy to a global hub for services. The country’s GDP reached $3.55 trillion in 2023, with a growth rate of 7.58%, making it the fastest-growing major economy. The services sector alone accounts for roughly half […]
Hopes dashed to the ground
Just as the harvest season for the prized cultivation of Saffron was about to begin growers spread across thousands of acres of land across Pulwama district had to face the grim reality of a reduced output. This year the growers were expecting a bumper crop as timely rains and technical support from various government agencies […]
What a waste
Governments the world over are considering various options where the state exchequer is not allowed to let resources go down the drain. The economies where financial discipline and monitored spending is ensured are as such performing better with the scope increasing for further betterment. However, there are sectors where the state is made to spend […]
Hoping for a revival
Tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir is considered as one of the key driving factors of the economy. Not only does tourism sector provide huge employment to the locals here, but the vast number of hotels, guesthouses and other accommodations too are dependent on tourist arrivals. However, this year the sector suffered a crushing blow […]
Increased fatalities in road mishaps is disheartening
Fatalities caused due to road mishaps have witnessed a surge since many decades now. With the increase in the number of vehicles and movement of people during various occasions and festivities, the number of mishaps too witnesses an upswing and the number of people who fall prey to such mishaps is also increasing. Every year […]
Something to cheer about
Forests serve as the vital link between humans and nature. They not only act as lungs for the universe, but also support the human race in various economic activities. However, the annual forest area decrease across the globe is around 10 million hectares, with some estimates suggesting a net loss of 4.7 million hectares per […]
Avoiding the risk of stroke
Nowadays we often hear that people among all age groups, especially those in mid forty’s get to suffer from sudden stroke. Stroke which is a medical emergency has become so rampant in the country that every 40 seconds, someone somewhere suffers a stroke, and every four minutes, someone loses his life to it. Stroke is […]
The increase in temperatures
Given the experiences of past several years, the world it seems is heading towards witnessing increase in the number of hot days during a year. As of now the world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century, with poorer small nations hit […]
Celebrate the Festival of Lights but be cautious as well
Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev Diwali, the festival of lights, brings joy, celebration, and togetherness. But amidst the festive sparkle, it also brings a surge in eye injuries and vision-related emergencies. Every year, hospitals across India witness a significant rise in patients reporting eye burns, foreign body injuries, infections, and allergic reactions due to firecrackers and […]