Hajj: The Spiritual Sojourn
By: Mohammad Hanief The Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity. Undertaking the Hajj at least once is a duty for Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey to Makkah. The emphasis on financial ability is meant to ensure that a […]
Pros and Cons of Reservation
By: Mohammad Nadeem Reservation is a form of positive discrimination, created to promote equality among marginalised sections, so as to protect them from social and historical injustice. Generally, it means giving preferential treatment to marginalised sections of society in employment and access to education. It was also originally developed to correct years of discrimination and […]
Pathological demand avoidance
By: Nicole Rinehart, David Moseley and Michael Gordon “Charlie” is an eight-year-old child with autism. Her parents are worried because she often responds to requests with insults, aggression and refusal. Simple demands, such as being asked to get dressed, can trigger an intense need to control the situation, fights and meltdowns. Charlie’s parents find themselves […]
The real issues are missing in polls
By: Lalit Garg The third phase of Lok Sabha elections has been completed; as the elections are progressing, the layers of tainted character of politicians and poll candidates are being exposed, in the process. There was a time when people used to follow the conduct of country’s leaders in public life. Leaders were also concerned […]
Voting in Democracy
By: Tanveer Mian As we prepare to exercise our fundamental right to vote, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of this democratic pillar. Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to shape their future and hold elected officials accountable. It’s a right that’s been fought for and sacrificed by many, and it’s crucial […]
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
By: Gabriele Abels Ahead of the European parliament elections in June, Germany has lowered the age limit on participation to 16. This makes it the largest of just a handful of states in the EU to allow people under the age of 18 to vote. Austria, Belgium and Malta have already enfranchised 16 and 17-year-olds, […]
NEET journey: Learning, failing, thriving
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In life’s journey, mistakes often serve as unexpected detours that lead us down uncharted paths. Yet, it is through these detours that we discover hidden treasures of wisdom and resilience. Just as milk transforms into yogurt and cheese, and grape juice evolves into wine, our mistakes have the potential to metamorphose […]
The sitting versus standing option?
By: Christian Brakenridge People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy – standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative. However, if exercise in the evening may disrupt our sleep, or make us feel the need to be more sedentary to recover, a […]
Organ donation can help save lives
By: Dr Satyavan Saurabh Three lakh patients are waiting for organ donation in the country and the increase in the number of donors in the country is not keeping pace with the demand. Experts say the country urgently needs to increase donation rates, and there should be more awareness among ICU doctors and families about […]
Rights, Legal protection for private school teachers
By: Mohammad Nadeem Private school teachers in India are the backbone of our education system, shaping the minds of future generations. However, despite their pivotal role, many teachers are unaware of their rights and legal protections. In this comprehensive guide, we will look into the essential aspects of the rights and legal safeguards available to […]
