There are more than 120 types of brain tumours with the warning signs as diverse as the brain’s endless list of responsibilities. But luckily, for most people the odds of developing a cancerous brain tumour are fairly low, says an expert from the global health system Cleveland Clinic ahead of World Brain Tumor Day on […]
Dubai: Sustainability Education should be multi-cultural, multi-dimensional, and multi-disciplinary and should transcend the boundaries of the classroom and furthermore the school. The Core Values of GEMS Education support the leaders and citizens of the future, to responsibly shape the world in which we live, by creating an institutional culture, which collectively works to continually improve the […]
Protect Your Skin from the Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Rays The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays have been very well known to have harmful effects on the skin. Even though we cannot see these dangerous rays with our naked eyes, they do break down the fibres that give our skin its elasticity. This leaves our skin […]
I wonder at what point in the script narration did Harshavardhan Kapoor decide to act and produce the film. Was putting the dry, arid yet beautiful landscape on-screen the motivation behind the decision. Was playing the dark, brooding angry young man that we watched Amitabh Bacchan play to perfection in the early 1970’s the reason. […]
Late Renowned German Philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer had rightly said, “History does not belong to us; we belong to it.” Indeed History is not difficult to learn, but a great pleasure if remembered properly. Memorizing dates is very essential for history chapters, for remembering loved ones or friends’ birthdays and for many other reasons. Many times, […]
Welcome to the world of a progressively growing “unboxed” or “Refurbished” market. This now spans product categories ranging from electronics to wearables, home appliances, furniture, apparel, and even footwear. This article aims to focus mainly on the electronics, mobility, and appliances segment. Apart from a host of specialized sellers who sell via their own platforms, […]
Even before COVID-19, the world of work was changing at high speed. Growing numbers of people were starting to work remotely, at least part-time, automation was beginning to reshape how many jobs were done, and organisations were increasingly looking at more fluid ways of sourcing talent. Now, as the dust settles on the pandemic, it […]
At Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD), we believe you can’t be too young to learn about ways to save the planet. Sustainability is one of the keys focuses at our school. In this blog, we’ll discuss ways you can teach children about sustainability so they become climate-aware ambassadors for Earth. 1. Have a school […]
2022 will be a comeback year for events, I hear this often… As our world evolves, events too are evolving to accommodate the needs of our community by hosting physical, virtual, and/or hybrid events. A new era for events is gradually but certainly coming up, and the setting holds challenges from both the past and […]
Fasting is an age-old tradition that keeps us spiritually uplifted while also balancing our overall health. That does not mean suffering, it is after all a sacred tradition to inbuild habits like self-control against food, impure thoughts and deeds. In fact, it’s a step toward refreshing your body to gear up for the hurdles of […]
Around 180,000 avoidable deaths over 14 years in fast-growing tropical cities, including Riyadh and Sana’a, were caused by a rapid rise in air pollution, a study led by researchers at University College London and the University of Birmingham has revealed. The international team of scientists aimed to address data gaps in air quality for 46 […]
