Treating bio-medical waste
Bio-medical waste management is one of the key concerns of health experts who believe that treatment of the bio-medical waste should be done in the most professional way. Notably, about 85% of the total waste generated by healthcare activities is normal, non-hazardous waste which is comparable to household waste. The remaining 15% is considered hazardous […]
Tourism needs more impetus
It has been almost five months since terrorists struck at Pahalgam’s Baisaran valley and killed 26 innocent tourists in an attack that shook the entire country. Since then the tourism sector has been witnessing a huge slump and even after the passage of five months the situation remains the same with no signs of improvement […]
Eat for good health
In India life expectancy remains at 61 years for males and females combined even though people across regions are realising the importance of good health and wellbeing. Presently people across the world are becoming health conscious. Not only are people adopting an active lifestyle but are equally stressing on eating what suits our body. In […]
Empowering the 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 […]
Innovative ideas can create the difference
The world is changing and it is changing fast. New challenges have emerged on various fronts including the economy, where old and traditional businesses are failing and new innovative ventures are proving to be game changers. The world over new start-ups especially initiated by young and cre3ative entrepreneurs are making waves and new creative ideas […]
Stressing on mental health
Kashmir is facing a growing mental health crisis, with loneliness, failed romantic relationships and intense parental pressure emerging as major causes behind the rising number of suicides. Experts have expressed serious concern over the trend, describing the situation as dangerous and calling for serious measures to be taken to tackle the menace. Notably, self-strangulation and […]
UNESCO’s approval
India is no doubt emerging as a global leader in almost all fields. The country is getting recognition from international bodies spread across the globe and the latest edition to the list is the addition of seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in […]
The growing obesity
Obesity is emerging as one of the key challenges in the healthcare sector across India. As of now 24 percent of women and 23 percent of men in the country are obese, which translates to approximately 44 million women and 26 million men. Notably, India’s obesity crisis is projected to worsen by 2030, with over […]
Minimise dependency on highway
The road connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar has always grabbed headlines. Few years back this highway would offer lot of roadblocks to commuters as well as load carrying vehicles. The road stretch between Ramban and Banihal and elsewhere would always trouble the drivers and unpredicted landslides and shooting stones made life even more difficult, especially […]
Why invest in wars, focus on poverty reduction
Even though we claim growth in the consumer markets around the globe but the fact remains that most of the people in poor nations cannot afford even a two square meal. As on date the world poverty rate stands at close to 47.00 percent, albeit a one percent decline from the previous years. Besides, approximately […]