Author: Nayeem ul Haaq

Food order, smarter portions, a walk after meals and even seated leg exercises can help control blood sugar By Dr. Fayaz Shawl, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington University, Interventional Cardiologist practising in the United States and Dubai at Zulekha Hospital, Founder, The Fayaz Shawl Philanthropic Foundation PART A Improving Glucose Control Through Food Choices and Post-Meal Activity The magnitude of diabetes in the UAE and the Middle East Diabetes is one of the largest chronic-disease challenges of our time. The World Health Organization reports that approximately 830 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. The…

A Critical Appreciation of Echoes of the Soul: Reflections on the Love Sonnets of Suachh Kral Review by: Dr Abdul Hamid Lone PhD (Arabic), Prominent Arabic Literature Author, Former Faculty, Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir Certain literary works transcend the boundaries of language and geography, enabling the wisdom of one cultural tradition to speak to the conscience of humanity at large. Echoes of the Soul: Reflections on the Love Sonnets of Suachh Kral, authored by Professor (Dr.) Nisar Sultan Lone, is a commendable endeavour in this direction. By engaging with the poetic and mystical sensibility of Suachh Kral, the…

Meal order supports treatment; it does not replace it. Do not stop diabetes medicines because you have changed your diet. By Dr. Fayaz Shawl MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI (Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington University: Director, Interventional Cardiology: Adventist HealthCare, White Oak Medical Center USA: Email: Fshawlmd@aol.com : Founder, The Fayaz Shawl Philanthropic Foundation) For many American families, a meal brings together familiar favorites: a sandwich at lunch, pasta or rice at dinner, potatoes on the side and bread on the table. Advice about diabetes should make room for these familiar foods. The aim is to help people enjoy them…

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, IPS, today chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements ahead of the forthcoming International Film Festival. The meeting focused on comprehensive security preparedness, effective deployment and seamless coordination among security and civil agencies for smooth conduct of the festival. The meeting was attended by senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, CID, Traffic Police, SDRF and other agencies, besides officers from Information, Tourism and Fire & Emergency Services. Present were Additional Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG SSB Srinagar,…