UN Diamond Anniversary: A Sombre Celebration
At 75, UN calls for a boost to multilateralism.
The 75th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session, which began on 15 September has been unlike any other in the organisation’s three quarters of a century of existence. This year, most global leaders will not be at the UN in person and most meetings have gone virtual, due to the ongoing global pandemic, but that’s not […]
Have the despots ever been celebrated?
Come September 23, shrill demands for commemoration: By: Latief U Zaman Deva Despotic realms including their abhorrent great helmsmen as reminiscent of past are alluded to in politico-societal discourses in civilised countries for reiterating & furthering the pledges to their respective national heroes to strengthen democracy as a political creed but a singular departure is […]
Why more equitable and Sustainable Growth is vital for J&K
By: M.Yaseen Lone/M. Maqbool Lone The potential of J&K economy to be vibrant and among major fast growing economies of India is evenly possible. The rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product is equally comparable with that of Gujrat, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana. The economic growth of the state of Jammu and Kashmir has […]
Why more equitable and Sustainable Growth is vital for J&K
By: M.Yaseen Lone/M. Maqbool Lone The potential of J&K economy to be vibrant and among major fast growing economies of India is evenly possible. The rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product is equally comparable with that of Gujrat, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana. The economic growth of the state of Jammu and Kashmir has […]
Progressive heart failure – silent killer among the Indian youth
By: Dr Balbir Singh Cardiac ailments are considered to be one of the deadliest diseases and the leading cause of mortality in India. As per the reports of WHO, Cardiac problems are estimated to kill atleast 1 in every 5 men and 1 in every 8 women. Progressive heart failure which is caused due to […]
Dragon is the new economic superpower
At present the whole world, it seems, is influenced or being governed by signals emanating from the eastern world, instead of the western world, as has been the historic precedent. It seems that the Chinese dragon, which for ages had been trying to rule the world has been active quietly and is now ready to […]
Dangerous media trial
By: Amit Singh Kushwaha The suicide case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput is now converted into a media event by television news channels. Every day, 24X7 channels telecast the updates and organize TV debates on this matter. Without any judicial trial and decision, these channels have declared Rhea Chakraborty and her family as convicts. […]
Heart patients can catch COVID infection faster
By: Dr.SS Sibia The COVID pandemic has hit the nation ferociously, with continuous health crisis day-by-day, new study reveals that patients with pre-existing heart conditions are highly vulnerable to catch the infection. While various precautions are being taken by the Government to gradually unlock, it is advised for such patients to take additional precautionary measures. […]
Period Leave – Justified or Not?
By: DR. S. N. BASU There is a lot of discussion as to whether women should be given “Period leave” or not. In reaching a decision fraught with varying and often diametrically opposite views – one must first analyse as to what is the aim of a decision in favour of period leave. Are these […]
Modi as Gujarat Chief Minister knew of the positive vibes for the UAE
By: Sheela Bhatt “India-UAE relationship aap review karke to dekho,” (Review India’s relationship with UAE and see). Soon after coming to power in 2014 India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting with diplomats from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and national security experts. He advised his team to look […]
