At this onset of the cold season in Kashmir, there is fear of a “twindemic” – of influenza and Covid-19 together – that will make for a tug-of-war between invisible viruses and human beings. People are now tired of mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand washing. It is a golden opportunity for the viruses. Epidemiologists are […]
As of 2020, 103 countries celebrate a national statistics day, including 51 African countries that jointly celebrate the African Statistics Day annually on 18 November. India celebrates its National Statistics Day on 29 June, the birthday of the legendary statistician and professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the founder of Indian National Statistical System. The first Indian […]
Karl Pearson, the British mathematician and arguably the father of modern statistics, said “Statistics is the Grammar of Science”. On October 20, 2010, the United Nations Statistical Commission celebrated the first World Statistics Day with the theme “Celebrating the Many Achievements in Statistics”. It was an overwhelming success, with activities organised in more than 130 […]
“No one cares about the prisoners.” Over the past few years, I have heard this phrase – or some variation of it – uttered many times by freed Palestinian prisoners and their families. Whenever I conduct an interview regarding this crucial and highly sensitive topic, I am told, repeatedly, that ‘no one cares.’ But is […]
Due to a plethora of reasons like lack of awareness, financial constraints, differences in culture and lifestyle, worry and anxiety, parents were earlier hesitant to send their kids abroad. However, the necessity of high-quality education coupled with an improving economic condition has managed to make many families overcome the hesitation. Students these days are increasingly […]
The origin of carpet weaving in Kashmir valley dates back to the 15th century when the great ruler, Sultan Zainul Aabideen, popularly known as Budshah, brought some skilled Persian craftsmen to the valley. Local artisans not only picked up the skills but excelled and took the art to new heights with their industriousness and proficiency. […]
By “Journalism” I mean that which is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy. This journalism is neither about abilities of expression and fluency, nor about making loud noises while sitting in studios. Rather, it is a means of providing information based on facts which citizens need to improve their lives, their societies, and their […]
An elderly lady when she saw us in the street from the terrace of her house came running towards us and enquired if there had come any telegram from Mumbai for her. On getting a negative reply she wept and went back with moist eyes. Her wait for a telegram was no less than an […]
From lack of self-esteem to lack of proper training, nurses battle with a host of problems of their own in trying to be caregivers to others Nurses’ competence is based on the knowledge and skill taught to them. Nursing training is a combination of theoretical and practical learning experiences that enable nursing students to acquire […]
Understanding heart failure The function of the heart is to pump blood across the body to supply oxygen to all the organs. When it fails to work in this way, heart failure is the result. It usually happens when the heart is not strong enough to gather oxygen from the lungs or to pump the […]