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Megaquake risk in Kashmir underscores need for strong buildings

By Bhat Yasir, Simran Mir, Kaiser Ali and Tabish Shakil
A potential earthquake threat is looming over Kashmir and surrounding regions as the Indian subcontinent continues to push northward and stresses continue to build on massive faults along the Himalaya arc, thus making the region more vulnerable. The experts are continuously warning that earthquakes above 8 magnitudes can strike the Himalayan region at any time.
Kashmir valley has been rocked by many moderate and large earthquakes in history.  » Read more about: Megaquake risk in Kashmir underscores need for strong buildings  »

Kashmir’s Snow Trout at Risk

By Nazakat Aslam, Aalima Qayoom, Toyyibah Ansar, Faria Farooq
 
Kashmir’s indigenous Schizothorax, the iconic Snow Trout or “Kashir Gaad,” battles a sharp decline, threatened by sand mining, hydropower dams, invasive species, and pollution. These cold-water fish species are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. The ongoing conservation prioritizes water quality enhancement, artificial breeding, and safeguarding natural breeding habitats to ensure their survival.
Kashmir’s aquatic ecosystem is under threat as native fish species, especially the Schizothorax genus,  » Read more about: Kashmir’s Snow Trout at Risk  »

CRISPR-Cas9: Gene-ius of Biotech and a Double-Edged Sword

In 2020, Marwa, a 22-year-old woman, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, a condition characterised by insufficient thyroid hormone production. Despite being prescribed medication to alleviate her symptoms, she remained trapped in a state of perpetual fatigue and sluggishness.
The year 2021 dealt another blow to Marwa when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder that relentlessly assaults the thyroid gland. This condition stands as the leading cause of hypothyroidism, and, notably, there is no known cure.  » Read more about: CRISPR-Cas9: Gene-ius of Biotech and a Double-Edged Sword  »

Chatting Apps: The Expanding Virtual World

With WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram being the most popular, the other apps have also paved ways to make a mark
By Saqib Manzoor, Saqib Gull, Sharik Aslam
In recent times, the internet has seen a rise of different chatting apps like, WeChat, Yubo, Bumble BFF, Instagram, Wink, where a person can bump into any stranger from anywhere and talk to them.

 
The number of netizens rose by 100 million to a total of 560 million in 2019.  » Read more about: Chatting Apps: The Expanding Virtual World  »

Young Zoologist documents JK’s avian treasure

By Hashim Zakir, Zeeshan Ahad and Duwa Bisati
Parvaiz Yousef posing with his book [Photo: Zeeshan Ahad]
 
In the picturesque town of Pampore, a young researcher has emerged, driven by an unwavering passion for avian life. Parvaiz Yousuf, a 24-year-old Zoologist, recently achieved a significant milestone with the publication of his book, “Birds of Jammu & Kashmir,” exploring the region’s diverse avifauna.
Reflecting on his early years near the serene  Chatlam Wetland Reserve,  » Read more about: Young Zoologist documents JK’s avian treasure  »

Alien species pose threat to Kashmir’s ecosystem

By Mehak, Shaista,Tehreem and Fahad
The pristine environment of Kashmir is facing an unprecedented threat from invasive alien species that have spread throughout the region and are wreaking havoc on the ecosystem.
Native plants in Kashmir valley are being displaced and outcompeted by an alien species that is spreading quickly. The alien species is known to be a kind of plant that originated outside including North America, Africa etc.
Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Shah, a leading botanist based in Srinagar,  » Read more about: Alien species pose threat to Kashmir’s ecosystem  »

Kashmiri innovator revolutionizing healthcare with Drone Technology

Sabha Chalak, Shaafia, Iyaman, Hassnain Riza

Aban Habib, a young engineer from Srinagar, has developed a revolutionary drone technology that is set to transform the way medical supplies, particularly blood, are transported in the region.
The idea for the drone first came to Aban when he witnessed the challenges faced by healthcare workers in accessing remote and hard-to-reach areas in Kashmir. With limited road infrastructure and difficult terrain, the transportation of essential medical supplies,  » Read more about: Kashmiri innovator revolutionizing healthcare with Drone Technology  »

Experts weigh in on the art and science of preserving food

By Muskan Beigh, Sabreena Yousuf , Saila Malik, Sana Azad
In a world where food preservation has deep-rooted traditions, the latest advancements are now making headlines. Food preservation, a practice as old as human civilization itself, is evolving to meet the needs of the modern world. From time-honoured methods to cutting-edge technology, the science behind preserving food is taking a giant leap forward.
While high-tech solutions are on the rise, many traditional food preservation techniques continue to shine.  » Read more about: Experts weigh in on the art and science of preserving food  »

Can Kashmiri apple stand the competition?

Ibtisam Malik, Madiha, Zubair, Shaizan

– Apples dumped at a local orchard in south Kashmir. Photo: Ibtisam Malik

The decision to remove 20% import duty on American apples has evoked concern among apple growers in Kashmir.
According to Farooq Malik, who has been involved in the apple trade for the past 25 years, Kashmir’s apple industry will be directly impacted by the decision to lower the 20% import duty on American apples. “Since we lack the scientific methods to protect our apples from pesticides and scab,  » Read more about: Can Kashmiri apple stand the competition?  »

DJMC short film ‘Ayesha’ bags first prize at Media Festival

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar bagged the First Prize in the film category for its short film ‘Ayesha’ at the Media Festival organised by Govt. Degree College, Baramulla on September 20, 2023.
Earlier, the film earned rave reviews at the Film Fests held at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and GCW M.A. Road in June.
The film explores the theme of Art Therapy as a coping strategy for drug addiction and depression.  » Read more about: DJMC short film ‘Ayesha’ bags first prize at Media Festival  »

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