FOSTERING the technological prowess of the youth is imperative for any nation aspiring to thrive and progress. A country’s ability to stay on par with global technological advancements is contingent on the cultivation of knowledge and skills among its youth.

IN THE pursuit of a fulfilling and satisfying life, individuals often find themselves burdened by unmet needs, both physical and mental, throughout their lifespan. The perpetual quest to fulfil these needs becomes a cycle of dissatisfaction, as the concept of ‘needs’ stands in stark contrast to the idea of contentment. The eternal struggle to meet one’s needs prevents the enjoyment of the fruits of satisfaction.

​​​​​​​HIGHER temperatures cause machines to overheat, batteries to lose power, and roads to buckle, crippling infrastructure systems. Humans weren’t the only ones who needed to stay cool during 2023’s record-breaking heat waves. Many machines, including cell phones, data centres, cars, and aeroplanes, become less efficient and degrade more quickly in extreme heat. Machines generate their own heat, too, which can make hot temperatures around them even hotter.

​​​​​​​AIR pollution, stemming from both natural processes and human activities, poses a significant threat to global well-being. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases trigger air pollution, with the concentration of these gases in the atmosphere being a key factor in such occurrences.

WHILE no one can predict the future with certainty, individuals can influence the likelihood of their aspirations coming to fruition through careful consideration, foresight, capabilities, and a wide range of scope. These attributes collectively form the qualifications that are used to categorize and evaluate individuals.

​​​​​​​IN this 21st century, people are not only facing communicable diseases like COVID-19, tuberculosis, and diarrhoea, but they also have to encounter non-communicable diseases.

​​​​​​​CREATING harmonious workplaces requires a mutual adjustment of expectations between employers and employees. Both parties bear entitlements and liabilities in the establishment of work environments, emphasizing the need for a shared commitment to maintaining pleasant workplaces and contributing to relevant societies.

Myanmar, an agro-based country, has allocated 49.39 million acres of land for cultivating various crops, including paddy, pulses and beans, oil crops, and industrial raw crop rubber. The latter is cultivated across 1.64 million acres in nine regions and states, highlighting its significance in the agricultural landscape.

SOME people including a few of my pupils and friends told me in the flesh that writing is as easy as falling off a log; this would be done just with a dictionary. I do not think that I only can decide whether the task of writing is that easy. It might be true that writing is a piece of cake for some, but not for me. Writing in English, my second language, seems okay with me to some extent, whereas in Myanmar, my mother tongue, looks quite difficult for me, honestly. Of course, writing is not as easy as most people think – this can be proved simply by trying a piece of writing off one’s own bat. Significantly, a beginner writer will encounter spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, thematic flaws, and even auto-stop writing, that is, he cannot think about other subject-related ideas any longer whilst writing, one way or another for sure.

IN THE pursuit of systematic development in the livestock sector and the effective control of infectious animal diseases, the forthcoming national livestock baseline survey is set to play a pivotal role. This crucial initiative is scheduled to take place from 1 November to 31 December, covering 215 townships across 13 regions and states, including the Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory.