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  • LESSONS LEARNED FROM COVID PANDEMIC

    Apr 28, 2022

    Humanity's memory is short, and what is not ever-present fades quickly,” says Manisha Juthani, MD, a Yale Medicine infectious diseases specialist. The bubonic plague, for example, ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages—resurfacing again and again—but once it was under control, people started to forget about it, she says.

  • A1 AND A2 BOVINE MILK AND HUMAN HEALTH

    Apr 18, 2022

    By Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan “If you want to learn about the health of a population, look at the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the places where they live.” Milk is the ideal food for all age groups of human being. Milk proteins are generally composed of proteins such as casein, lactalbumin, lactoglobulin, blood serum albumin, and immunoglobulin.

  • Sikhs Disappointed With Delimitation Exercise

    Apr 16, 2022

    When both articles 370 & 35-A were amended under J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 political and social hopes increased in the Sikh community of J&K. It’s true that every Sikh family living in J&K was not happy with amendments done in these both articles. But somewhere adding to joy was the fresh map issued by the Government of India in November 2019 which showed PoJK as part of Jammu and Kashmir.

  • SUPERSTITIONS: FROM MYTHS OF YESTERDAY TO SCIENTIFIC FACTS OF TODAY

    Apr 12, 2022

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain Superstition is an evil tree under the shadow of which all sorts of counterfeit thrive to which only fools and charlatans can lend a value Superstition in the modern era is less likely to be contrasted with true religion and more likely to be viewed as the opposite of science, reason, or modernity.

  • WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

    Mar 28, 2022

    By Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an annual March 21 celebration and global awareness day officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 (3/21) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades from 25 in 1983 to 60 today.

  • ANCIENT DNA-PORTRAITS OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE

    Mar 08, 2022

    By Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan DNA is a molecule which contains information about the organism from which it’s extracted. Extraction of ancient DNA (aDNA) from the remains/fossils of the organisms enables to establish phylogenetic relationships (relating two organisms to a common ancestor) among extinct and modern species. The cloning of aDNA promises the reintroduction of extinct or endangered species into wild in the near future.

  • CONCEPTUALITY OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    Feb 21, 2022

    By Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan All the progress in the society is born of inquiry. Doubt is often better than over confidence, for it leads to inquiry and inquiry leads to invention. Thus an increased amount of inquiry makes research possible. Research inculcates scientific and inductive thinking. Research also promotes the development of habits of logical thinking and organization.

  • TSUNAMI OF MARKS-EVERY STUDENT IS GENIUS

    Feb 21, 2022

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain Covid born Grades are a flat, static scale, that isn’t as useful if you’re trying to judge something as dynamic as a student’s intellect. What a hard worker, what a sluggish, what a work thief, what an intelligent, what a dull mind, what a genius, what an incompetent, what a citizen, what a villager, what a poor, what a rich; in this regard, the education of the day has established excellent equality.

  • INDECISIVE EDUCATION, JEOPARDY OF FUTURE

    Feb 19, 2022

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain It will take a while to figure out which areas of life have been affected by the Corona disaster. The fact is that thousands of lives have been lost. They include the big names who were our most valuable assets. The fear of covid deaths inside each region of the world has created an atmosphere that had a negative effect on the nerves.

  • SELF-RELIANT FARMING SYSTEM (SRFS)

    Feb 11, 2022

    By Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan Adoption of self-reliant farming system (SRFS) helps to meet the requirement of plant nutrients, water, animal feed and energy from farm. Moreover, safe and fresh food produced with such system is useful in enhancing disease immunity. INTRODUCTION Now it is high time that we must know ‘what we eat’.

  • Spectrum auction to be conducted for 5G rollout within 2022-23: Sitharaman

    Feb 01, 2022

    New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said spectrum auction will be conducted to roll out 5G mobile services within 2022-23 by private firms. In her Union Budget 2022-23 speech, she also said voluntary exit for corporates will be cut down to 6 months from 2 years. Sitharaman also informed that surety bonds will be made acceptable to reduce indirect costs for suppliers.

  • Gene editing crucial for food security and environmental sustainability

    Jan 25, 2022

    Jammu: 25 January 2022. World’s population is growing rapidly, and it is creating an array of challenges for food security. Fast-shrinking green cover to make ways for agriculture production has raised concerns in the wake of climate change showing its effects. There needs to be a viable and sustainable a mechanism that ensures adequate food production as well as reduces the stress on the ecosystem.

  • Agriculture -The Backbone of Affluent India

    Jan 24, 2022

    BY Dr. Ashaq Hussain The farm families are the basic units shaping the life in every nook and corner of the globe can be regarded as a universal truth and as such it is impossible to think of having a healthy and sound society without a proper respect for the agriculture and agriculturists. Agriculture as a concept has grown well a decade or two back. Earlier it was associated solely with the production of basic crops.

  • BETA THALASSEMIA: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

    Jan 06, 2022

    BY Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan There are more than one thousand genetic abnormalities known in humans. Most are congenital, i.e. these diseases are inherited from the parents. But some may be acquired during one’s lifetime. Exposure to ionizing radiation, chemical carcinogens or different oncogenic viruses cause cancer which is of course due to mutations or genetic changes.

  • Wealth in Healthcare - Exceptional Care and Exceptional People

    Dec 20, 2021

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain Healthcare costs are increasing at an alarming rate and are expected to keep increasing. Fortunately, a doctor can change this state of affairs and the remedy does not require medical science breakthroughs or top-down governmental regulation but simply requires a new approach which is to do as much as possible for patients and as little as possible to the patient and compare them with outcomes.

  • ABC (ASIAN BROWN CLOUD)

    Dec 20, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan The ABC (Asian Brown Cloud) is a stratum of air pollution that periodically envelops parts of south Asia, like northern Indian Ocean, India, and Pakistan. In satellite snapshots, ABC appears as a colossal brown floating continent in air over much of south Asia and India possibly during earlier and later months of every year.

  • Experience Of Two Lockdowns

    Dec 14, 2021

    Few days are left in the year 2021. But before that COVID-19 is back with a new variant-Omicron. This new variant from South Africa has reached India as well. With this, the era of containment zones is back in J&K and in addition to it fears of third lockdown too have come back. After having faced two lockdowns and thinking of a third lockdown, it is very easy to recollect the evening of 25 March 2020 and PM Modi’s address to the nation.

  • A Bitter Truth - The Future Thrown in The Trash

    Dec 06, 2021

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain The modern media of our society whose camera is used to take pictures while distributing rations to the poor and destitute or whose mic is used to ask frivolous questions to make people laugh or whose live broadcasts are full of communal talks and political battles, where morning shows aim to introduce actors, stars, musicians and celebrities of Tik Tokers and especially to the poor who are crying over their plight.

  • THE ART OF BALANCING

    Dec 06, 2021

    BY Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan The idea of 'balance' gets repeated from time to time, in varying circumstances and with different meanings encapsulated within.It is important to strike a balance between different aspects of life, like studies and play, professional life and personal life, human development and environmental sustainability etc.

  • "DON'T USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO IMPRESS PEOPLE; USE IT TO IMPACT PEOPLE."

    Nov 22, 2021

    Sumiya Banoo Social media is the communal interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities. It has become the basic need and quality of human beings to be social. People always want to connect themselves with society in some or the other way. In earlier days, the modes of communication were limited. People socialized with others in their own ways.

  • THE CLIMATE CRISIS - A RACE WE CAN WIN

    Nov 01, 2021

    MOHD SADAQ Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it is happening even more quickly than we feared. But we are far from powerless in the face of this global threat. As Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out in September, “the climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win”. No corner of the globe is immune from the devastating consequences of climate change.

  • WhatsApp University: A General Analysis

    Nov 01, 2021

    Dr. Ashaq Hussain We are in a century of modern science and technology as well as social media. The role of social media has become very prominent because, children, Young, Elderly; all men and women have become attached to it and have made it their partner for twenty-four hours.

  • FASTING, LONGEVITY AND AUTOPHAGY

    Oct 19, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan Fasting is ancient tradition in different religions and is willful calorie restriction. Fasting induces autophagy, a natural renewal process that occurs at cellular level in the body. It helps in reducing the possibility of some diseases as well as prolongs the lifespan of an individual. Fasting and calorie restriction induces the autophagy.

  • LONELINESS: THE SILENT KILLER

    Oct 18, 2021

    MUZAMIL ARIF Loneliness refers to a state of being alone. It is a moment when one feels sad because of being cut off from one’s near and dear ones either physically or psychologically. Being alone is a fleeting transient notion, while loneliness is one of the harshest feelings people can feel and suffer from.

  • WORLD STUDENT'S DAY

    Oct 15, 2021

    WORLD STUDENT'S DAY World student's day is celebrated on 15 of October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. Students are the future. These are the people and the minds that are going to take our countries forward. No matter their background or their field of study, we should always celebrate those who want to further their knowledge, with a lot of students going to great lengths to do so.

  • HOW TINY PLASTIC PARTICLES ARE POLLUTING OUR SOIL

    Oct 11, 2021

    By MOHD SADAQ The millions of tons of plastic swirling around the world’s oceans have garnered a lot of media attention recently. But plastic pollution arguably poses a bigger threat to the plants and animals – including humans – who are based on land. Very little of the plastic we discard every day is recycled or incinerated in waste-to-energy facilities.

  • GENDER DISCRIMINATION: INEQUALITY STARTS IN CHILDHOOD

    Oct 04, 2021

    By SUMIYA BANOO Gender discrimination, starting in childhood, continues to rob children of their childhoods and limit their chances disproportionately affecting the world’s girls. A girl is far more likely to be denied her rights, kept from school, forced to marry and subjected to violence her voice undervalued, if it’s heard at all. This assault on childhood also deprives nations of the energy and talent they need to progress.

  • WHY SCIENCE

    Oct 04, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan Science enriches our life. Without science, we would be missing out different inventions and areas of knowledge that have helped to progress in life and learn about the world. INTRODUCTION THERE IS NOTHING GREATER OR HOLIER THAN KNOWLEDGE Science is knowledge or state of knowing. Science is the endless frontier; therefore opportunities for discoveries (new knowledge), invention and development are boundless.

  • UNASSIGNED SEX

    Sep 22, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan Every minute of every day, a baby is born. Most babies are easily seen to be a girl or a boy. Imagine how confusing it must be when we don’t know the sex of a newborn? This is rare and it can be very upsetting for parents.

  • Emotions -The Ravages of Twelve Minutes

    Sep 20, 2021

    Dr. Ashaq Hussain Life is one word that comes with multiple meanings and experiences. Above all life is not just about existence but also about how an individual defines that existence. One important aspect of Life is that it keeps going forward. This means nothing is permanent. A happy occasion will come to pass, just like a sad one. Above all, one must be optimistic no matter how bad things get. This is because nothing will stay forever.

  • INDIAN HUMAN VACCINES INDUSTRY

    Sep 13, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan A Human Vaccine is a formulation that contains substances that have features which match materials in part or in whole to pathogens (disease causing microorganisms) against which bodily protection is sought. Infection is caused to human when pathogenic microbes invade the body. Human body has lymphocytes or white blood cells to protect from pathogens.

  • Webinar Conducted by UNV India Attended By Dr. Rissam

    Sep 12, 2021

    United Nations Volunteers (UNV) India conducted a webinar on "How to Win Over Stress in the New Normal". From Jammu, the online event was attended by Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam, a noted columnist and heritage conservationist. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

  • FOOD THAT CAN GIVE YOU MORE ENERGY

    Sep 10, 2021

    MOHAMMAD SADAQ Many people feel tired or rundown at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. Perhaps not surprisingly, the type and quantity of food you eat play essential roles in determining your energy levels during the day.

  • Globalization - A Threat to Future Life

    Sep 06, 2021

    Dr. Ashaq Hussain Globalization is the single greatest step to a sustainable future but, at the same time, addressing the climate challenge presents a golden opportunity to promote prosperity, security and a brighter future for all. By not mitigating CO2 emissions and destroying our biodiversity, we are killing our planet. Let us face it, there is no planet B. Global warming has really taken effect in the world over the last century.

  • INDIAN HUMAN VACCINES INDUSTRY...

    Sep 06, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan A Human Vaccine is a formulation that contains substances that have features which match materials in part or in whole to pathogens (disease causing microorganisms) against which bodily protection is sought. Infection is caused to human when pathogenic microbes invade the body. Human body has lymphocytes or white blood cells to protect from pathogens.

  • Unconditional Love of Mother

    Sep 06, 2021

    By Sumiya Banoo God’s best creation on the universe is Mother. Mother has all the quality such as caring, sweet, selfless love, patience, forgiveness, kindness, simplicity, perseverance etc. A mother is the female parent of a child. Mothers are women who inhabit or perform the role of bearing some relation to their children, who may or may not be their biological offspring.

  • Beyond Taste Buds: The Science of Delicious

    Aug 23, 2021

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain While naming the five senses, it can be easy to forget taste. After all, sight, sound, touch and smell are happening almost all the time. Taste waits until we put something in our mouths. But taste is extremely important. It helps us determine whether something is good to eat or not, sweet, salty or the savory, Bitter or really sour? According to a study, not all people enjoy the taste of food in the same way.

  • COVID INFODEMIC TURNING PUBLIC INTO COVIDIOTS

    Aug 23, 2021

    By Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan An unprecedented pandemic of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has overwhelmed the health systems of countries across the world. The government and other scientific bodies are providing authentic information to educate the public and promote desirable behavior to prevent new infections and reduce deaths.

  • Negative Impact of Technology on Children's Physical Activity

    Aug 03, 2021

    By Muzamil Arif Children are increasingly attracted to the newest forms of technology. With the recent rise in popularity of smartphones and tablets, the use of such technological devices has become unavoidable and is now viewed as an integral part of life. It’s no secret that technology has become an integral component of daily life.

  • MEMORY AND LEARNING

    Aug 02, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan INTRODUCTION Memory is a key psychological process. It is our ability to encode, store, retain, and then recall information and past experiences. Without it we would not be able to learn, function effectively or retain any knowledge gained in the past. At present, memory is not considered just a passive receiver of information but an active process that makes deductions about information and reconstructs event.

  • The World of Nanotechnology- An Exploration

    Aug 02, 2021

    Dr Ashaq Hussain Nanotechnology is an idea that most people simply didn't believe Nanotechnology is a combination of two words, "nano" and "technology" - "nanotechnology" means one billionth of an object or quantity (10-9).

  • VECTOR BORNE DISEASES

    Jul 05, 2021

    By Anusha Gul Batt Vectors are living organisms that can transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from animals to humans. Many of these vectors are bloodsucking insects, which ingest disease-producing microorganisms during a blood meal from an infected host (human or animal) and later transmit it into a new host, after the pathogen has replicated.

  • Depression: The Disease of Modernity

    Jul 05, 2021

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain Depression is all part of being human; Smile and Physical exercise is best antidote to overcome it. Homo sapiens are considered to be most adapted to the diverse array of hunter-gatherer lifestyles characteristic of past evolutionary environments, collectively referred to as the environment of evolutionary adaptedness (EAA).

  • The Science Behind Thirst

    Jun 21, 2021

    By Dr. Ashaq Hussain Feeling thirsty is a sensation that everyone and every animal is familiar with and for an ordinary person the desire to drink water is called thirst. Yes, to fight dehydration on a hot summer day, you automatically crave the relief provided by a glass of water.

  • CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOOD SECURITY

    Jun 21, 2021

    Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan Human beings have learned to live with climate variability on various timescales, from daily to decadal. However, the climate variability we are accustomed to is changing quickly, accompanied by a rise in global mean temperature due to increasing greenhouse-gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Climate change has added to the enormity of India’s food security challenges.

  • India in the time of COVID-19 and climate change

    Jun 09, 2021

    By Sumera Naz We humans wrapped the nature with plastic and in return it's wrapping us with the same from toe to tomb. One may wonder why we are talking about climate during this pandemic. One is very specific and tied to a particular virus, while the other is a systemic threat. However, what ties them together is the fact that they are rooted in the same thing- our illusion of control over nature.

  • Last Harappan site in North-Akhnoor Fort

    May 18, 2021

    SHIV CHNADER SHARMA ON the right bank of river Chenab, 28 km from Jammu, there is a brick Fort in the border town of Akhnoor which is related to the Harappan period and the town was once dominated by the followers of Lord Buddha during Kushana period.

  • Jammu emerging as North India's education hub: Jitendra Singh

    Oct 19, 2020

    Jammu, Oct 19: Asserting that Jammu is fast emerging as North India's education hub, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said with the constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir last year, they hoped to be able to overcome the impediment of attracting the best of faculty for recently established educational institutions.

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