Smartphones – A major reason for pediatric vision problems
Taking utmost care of your eyes is essential as they are the most delicate and important organs of the body. But the rising menace of electronic gadgets in personal and office life is turning everyone into gadget addicts. It is important to know that gadgets do not emit any harmful rays or radiations (monochrome or […]
The political instability in Myanmar and its impact on the India-Myanmar Relations
By: Ambreen Yousuf Myanmar (formerly Burma), a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand long considered a pariah state has seen many ups and downs, internationally and locally, while under the rule of an “oppressive” military junta from 1962 to 2011. The Buddhist-majority country’s internal situation […]
Prolonging the efficiency of the replaced knee joint
Clouding myths pertaining to the post-surgical quality of life of knee replacement has kept many patients with chronic knee pain in the dark. While there is a dire need to raise awareness among the masses about the advancements in technology in his field of joint replacement surgeries, also a minor effort from those undergoing such […]
Transgenders: Struggling for identity, equality and dignity
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore The revolutionary decision of Bihar Government to recruit transgenders as sub-inspector and constables in State Police Force has opened the door of opportunities for fulfilling their aspirations. After Apex Court judgement in 2014 for mainstreaming of transgenders, this inherent commitment reinforces the outlook of government regarding their long-awaited acceptance in the […]
Drugs destroying valley
By: BILAL AHMAD PARAY Jammu and Kashmir is on the verge of topping the list of places in India that have the highest cases of drug abuse. Given the statistics provided by the law enforcing agencies as well as department of narcotics, one can imagine how rapidly the trend is picking up and it is […]
By the parents, of the parents, for the parents!
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar Rights and duties are two inseparable entities. They go hand in hand. Every person has certain duties and for the effective fulfilment of these duties their knowledge is a prerequisite. It is only after a person has performed the duties that rights follow. Performing duties effectively and enjoying rights handsomely makes […]
TEACHERS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAININGS
By: Rayees Masroor Training programs in an organisation is a process by which people are updated with fresh set of skills and given the necessary knowledge or attitude to enable them to carry out their responsibilities to the required standard in the present job and to undertake greater and more demanding roles for effective performance. […]
Cigarette smoking and its adverse impacts on human health
Smoking in India has been known since at least from 2000 BC when cannabis was smoked and finds its first mention in the Atharva veda. Fumigation (dhupa) and fire offerings (homa) are prescribed in the Ayurveda for medical purposes and have been practiced for at least 3,000 years while smoking, dhumrapana ( literally ‘drinking smoke’), […]
Teaching skill of self-defence to Kashmir girls
By: SYED TAJAMUL HUSSAIN SIMNANI A humble and kind girl belonging to a small family of Drabgam Pulwama invests great passion towards belt wrestling. Due to her utmost dedication, she was able to become national and international athlete. Rashida Simnani has won bronze medal in National Belt Wrestling at 62nd National level school games organised […]
Slaughtering of wild animals
Time demands proper investigation and strict action against involved
By: Jauhar Rafeeq Last week, wildlife officials and police in a joint operation recovered 8 leopard hides, 4 musk deer pods and 38 bear gallbladders in Anantnag. As per official statement, a team of wildlife officials along with police raided a house at Shirpora Anantnag and recovered 8 leopard hides, 4 musk deer pods and […]
