Opinion
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| SELF MEDICATION: A GROWING CONCERN | | | Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan | 9/21/2026 10:21:44 PM |
| | Easy access to medicines, rising healthcare costs and a culture of “quick fixes” are turning self-treatment into a public health risk.
A headache in the morning, a bout of fever by evening and for millions of people, the response is the same: walk into the nearest pharmacy, describe the symptom, and walk out with a strip of tablets. No prescription, no doctor’s visit, no questions asked. This practice, known as self-medication, has quietly become one of the most widespread health behaviours of our time and increasingly, one of the most worrying.
The World Health Organization defines self-medication as the practice of treating a health problem on one’s own, using medicine without consultin | |
| | | | Nature’s Priceless Treasure: Waterfalls, Mountains and Caves | | | Dr. Vijay Garg | 9/21/2026 10:21:30 PM |
| | Nature is the greatest artist on Earth. It creates landscapes that no human architect can fully reproduce—towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, mysterious caves, deep valleys, forests and rivers. Together, these natural wonders form a priceless treasure that enriches our planet not only with beauty but also with ecological, cultural and scientific value.
Among the most fascinating creations of nature are waterfalls, mountains and caves. Each has its own character, history and significance. Mountains represent strength and endurance; waterfalls express movement and vitality; caves preserve secrets hidden deep within the Earth. Exploring them reminds us that our planet is far more comple | |
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