The cases of Pulmonary fibrosis are on the rise worldwide, and experts warn smoking and environmental pollution are the main causes behind the sudden increase in cases. Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious, lifelong lung disease. It causes lung scarring (tissue scars and thickens over time), making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may come on quickly or […]
Patandoban is a famous bird-watching meadow located in the heart of the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 15 kilometres away from the main town of Shopian. The sanctuary is renowned for its beautiful landscape and historical significance, featuring attractions such as Renuire, Zaznar, Mughal Sarai, and Pir Ki Gali. Patandoban, nestled within the sanctuary, is […]
Dear Friend! We humans, at times, are liable to erroneous acts because of our sentimental frailty, mental fragility and sensual instability. But all these flaws and imperfections should not sour our relationship and sense of camaraderie. The mistakes that we commit are most of the time inadvertent and not deliberate. It is the omission or […]
The very first Saturday of this month witnessed hundreds of young faces of the valley enduring agony due to inefficacious management of practical exams by JKBOSE in district Anantnag of South Kashmir. Students who had recently accomplished their class XII written exams were avidly waiting for their practicals to be conducted ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. As […]
As we bid farewell to Ramadan, it’s time to assess how our devotion has influenced our lives and how the relevance of Islam hinges on practical actions and qualitative contributions to society Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by saying farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan and we reflect on how our devotions in Ramadaan have impacted […]
We usher in Eid-ul-Fitr by saying farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan and reflect on how our devotions through Ramadan have effectively impacted on our attitudes, our relationships, our bodies, our hearts, our minds and our souls. As Muslims, we are well aware that Islam has always been a comprehensive and all-embracing movement. It […]
India is one of the leading global producers of oilseeds, annually yielding over 38 million metric tons. However, it faces a substantial challenge as the primary importer of vegetable oils, indicating a widening gap between production and consumption. For instance, in 2013-14, India imported 11.6 million tonnes of edible oils valued at Rs 60,750 crore. […]
Backbiting is the attempt of one who is incapable of doing better himself: Hazrat Ali Ibn Abu Talib Backbiting, called “Gheebah” in Arabic, is when you say bad things about someone behind their back. This could be true or false, but it’s always stuff that would hurt their feelings if they knew. In Islam, this […]
In Kashmir, there’s a bit of confusion swirling around the term “Social Worker” It’s like a jigsaw puzzle where everyone seems to be fitting into this role, but not everyone might understand what it truly entails. The profession of social work has its origins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in response to […]
Russia seems an odd place for migrants to cross into Europe. As it is currently invading Ukraine, its southern and eastern routes into Europe are vulnerable. To be clear, the route through Russia isn’t new. It caused a clash between Brussels and Moscow back in 2015-16. But it’s been so quiet of late that it […]