Adapt or Be Left Behind
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad The world is entering a period in which stability can no longer be taken for granted. Jobs that once appeared secure are disappearing. Technology is changing entire professions. Artificial intelligence is performing tasks that previously required years of education and experience. Economic uncertainty, climate disruption, political instability, global competition and rapidly changing […]
Why Undersea Cables Matter More Than Satellites
Junaid Abdul Qayyum Shaikh Most people believe that the internet travels through satellites. In reality, this is one of the biggest misconceptions about modern communication. Nearly 99% of the world’s international internet traffic travels through submarine fiber-optic cables laid across the ocean floor. Every WhatsApp message, Google search, online payment, video call, cloud service, and […]
The Cost of Show Off
Dr Aftab Jan There was a time when some places did not need promotion. They carried a quiet dignity. A lake would sit still for years without being disturbed. A forest would breathe without human noise. A mountain would stand in silence, not asking to be seen, not asking to be admired. People who went […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Cinema’s Timeless Voice Remembered The passing of K. Bhagyaraj marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Indian cinema. He proved that compelling stories, thoughtful screenplays and authentic characters could leave a deeper impact than spectacle alone. The Tamil Nadu State honours bestowed upon him rightly acknowledge that artists who enrich society deserve […]
Urban infrastructure needs improved fire safety measures
Dr. Satyawan Saurabh India is today among the world’s fastest-growing urbanizing countries. Economic growth, industrialization, the expansion of the service sector, and the continued migration from rural areas to cities have rapidly transformed the face of Indian cities. From metropolises to smaller towns, multi-story buildings, commercial complexes, coaching institutes, hotels, hospitals, and mixed-use buildings have […]
Karbala: The Eternal Message of Truth, Sacrifice, and Human Dignity
Azra Showkat and Syed Mustafa Ahmad Karbala occupies a unique and honoured place in Islamic history. It is the sacred land where Imam Hussain (R.A.), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), offered an unparalleled sacrifice for the preservation of truth, justice, and the moral values of Islam. More than thirteen centuries have passed since […]
Winds of Change
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Constantly revisiting the past will serve little purpose; the need of the present moment is to concentrate on those measures that can contribute to the progress and betterment of society. Being a citizen of the world’s largest democracy and an adherent to the cherished ideals of the Constitution of India, I write […]
Career Planning Beyond Government Jobs
Faheem ul Islam A few weeks ago, after a career counselling session, I sat with a group of students discussing their future plans. Most of them were graduates. Some had completed postgraduate studies. Almost everyone was preparing for one government examination or another. Out of curiosity, I asked a simple question: Suppose the government job […]
The False Facades
Syed Mustafa Ahmed Wherever we cast our gaze, every human being is found encased beneath accumulated layers atop their authentic core. One has donned the layer of religion, another the thick crust of caste. Some stand guard over an ideological veneer, while others enshrine the idol of nationalism within the chambers of their hearts. Some […]
The Spiritual Journey and Transformative Power of Ramadan
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar year and is considered the most sacred month in Islam. It is a very spiritual experience for Muslims worldwide that restores faith, builds character, and draws people closer to Allah. It is a month of mercy, forgiveness, self-discipline, charity, and reflection. It provides […]