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INSPIRING PERSONALITY: Dr. Mohammad Sultan Khuroo – A “Medical Detective” of International Repute

This is a story of Dr. Khuroo’s detective approach in his field of profession carrying a huge message that a doctor is a blessing as it envisages service to humanity in the form of care to those in pain and distress (patient care), passing of knowledge to others, (teaching) and exploring the unknown, (research). Sajjad…

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SUNDAY BYTES: Declining Moral Conduct of Boys — A Worrisome Challenge for Society

Justice After a Crime Is Necessary. Prevention Before a Crime Is Even More Important. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool FaziliRecent tragic incidents have shaken the conscience of society and compelled us to confront an uncomfortable question: Are we paying enough attention to the moral upbringing of our boys? The gruesome murder of a pre-teen girl in Budgam,…

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WHAT’S UP: Time to Respond Climate Change Meaningfully Without Delay, Distraction and Denial

The kind of environment – be it political, economic, ecological or social – Kashmir owns today has turned this place ugly. Sajjad Bazaz World Environment Day is being observed today (June 5) and this year’s theme rightly focuses on climate change. The theme highlights the urgent need to address the climate crisis, and reduce greenhouse…

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Former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah vows to continue political fight for Article 370

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JUNE 05 (STC): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah has said the fate of Article 370 is inextricably linked with the people of Kashmir, vowing to continue his political fight.“The day we are buried, Kashmir will be buried. Article 370 will be buried,” the NC President told news agency…

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