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Mobile Phones: Our Modern-Day Drug?

November 3, 2023 Editor

The Devastating Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Children in Kashmir By: Javid Amin In the tranquil valleys of Kashmir, a silent epidemic is quietly ensnaring the future of the region. The culprit? Smartphone addiction among children. This phenomenon, often underestimated and misunderstood, is wreaking havoc on the innocent minds of Kashmiri youth. As these young souls increasingly turn to smartphones for solace and entertainment, the repercussions are alarming. From fractured focus to insomnia, from aggressive outbursts to speech delay and mood swings, the consequences are profound, and they are tearing…

Understanding Covid XBB.1.16: Symptoms of Emerging Arcturus Variant in Adults, Children, and Elderly

April 15, 2023 Editor

Covid variant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, has been dubbed as the ‘variant under monitoring’ by WHO (World Health Organisation) after it was found to be spreading fast in many parts of the world. According to recent WHO data, a total of 712 XBB.1.16 sequences were found in 21 countries. XBB 1.16 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant, which emerged in late 2021 and has since then replaced delta as the dominant variant around the world. Carrying additional spike mutations, Arcturus variant is considered more transmissible and immune-evasive than…