The life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is an example for every person of this world who believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment. This source of light and guidance can lead us always and in any situation. The world has seen a lot of scholars, philosophers and preachers but none was as great […]
A savior baby or savior sibling is a child who is born to provide an organ or cell transplant to a sibling that is affected with a fatal disease, such as Cancer or Fanconianemia, which can best be treated by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The savior sibling is conceived through in vitro fertilization. Fertilized zygotes […]
The outdated notion that China ‘just wants to do business’ should be completely erased from our understanding of the rising global power’s political outlook. Simply put, Beijing has long realized that, in order for it to sustain its economic growth unhindered, it has to develop the necessary tools to protect itself, its allies and their […]
There is much noise emanating from Kashmir-centric mainstream political parties criticising the implementation of amended Panchayat Raj Act that has created the third tier of grassroots governance in the form of the establishment of District Development Councils (DDCs) for which there will be direct elections in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. This is the […]
The pharmacy profession in Jammu and Kashmir has been the most ignored and underutilised since its inception. Professional pharmacy services have never been accepted in hospitals or taught in the educational curriculum. Despite the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Kashmir imparting professional training and education to students since its inception in 1985, this […]
Pattan is a town in Baramulla district of Kashmir but it is also near the border of Budgam and Ganderbal districts. Pattan is one of the historical cities of Kashmir, right in the heart of the valley. This small town is located on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road and it is some 27 km north of Srinagar […]
In theory, Europe and the United States stand on completely opposite sides when it comes to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. While the US government has fully embraced the tragic status quo created by 53 years of Israeli military occupation, the EU continues to advocate a negotiated settlement that is predicated on respect for international […]
Horticulture in Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is not only famous for its scenic beauty but also for its delicious fruits. The Union Territory has an area of 2.22 lakh sq km, of which 55% is under fruit cultivation. The region is climatically suited for the cultivation of almost all temperate fruits and also some kinds […]
The TP53 gene provides instructions for making a protein called p53. This protein acts as a tumor suppressor, which means that it regulates cell division by keeping cells from proliferating too fast or in an uncontrolled way. Mutations in TP53 gene result in an altered p53 protein that cannot regulate cell proliferation effectively and is […]
The fictitious ‘economic man’ has been universally accepted in the theories of conventional economics. The objective of this man is to maximise benefits. He is expected to calculate the benefits he could reap and the costs he has to incur. He chooses only those actions which will yield the maximum benefits to himself. He does […]