Definition of Insanity

. Why the Best Surgeons Must Be Both Brave and Afraid The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus used a fascinating word: Ataraxia. He described it as a state of profound calmness — a lucid tranquility free from fear, distress, and emotional chaos. According to Epicurus, this peace could be achieved by avoiding needless anxiety: not fearing…

Almost every overweight person has either said this or heard it from a loving auntie: “Beta, you’re not fat… you just have heavy bones.” It sounds scientific. It sounds comforting. It sounds like your skeleton secretly belongs to a Viking warrior. But let’s see what science actually says. Your bones are surprisingly democratic. No matter…

On December 27, 2007, I was on call as a resident at Rawalpindi General Hospital — now known as Benazir Bhutto Hospital. That evening, the Casualty Medical Officer urgently called me to attend a case of firearm injury in the Emergency Room. I went with my senior resident. When we entered the E.R., there was…

For the first time I saw this view on the roof of my neighbours house, I gathered up a lot of hope.No one expected this Life to be here.No one nurtured it.No one wanted it to be here in the first place.For most of the people it has no reason to be here.Life exist because…

Could Iron Man Even Stand Up? — The Brutal Physics Behind the Suit Every time we watch Iron Man fly across the screen firing missiles, lasers, and sarcasm, one question quietly hides in the background: “How heavy is that thing… and how is Tony Stark not flattened like a sandwich inside it?” Let’s begin with…