Why care about Environment only for a Day?
By: Deborshi Gautam The present era is the age of globalization. In this age, society—founded the pillars of science and technology—is progressing rapidly day by day. Thousands of factories and numerous new industries are being established daily. At the same time, the population is growing at an alarming rate. As a result, the use of […]
Green Plastics, Greener Future
By: Sahil Swe As the world united on June 5th, 2025, to commemorate World Environment Day, the global call to action echoed louder than ever—“Beat Plastic Pollution.” With the Republic of Korea hosting this year’s initiative and UNEP leading the charge, the focus isn’t just on clean-up; it’s about systemic transformation. One such transformative idea […]
Beyond the Minarets: The Silent Cries of the Needy
By: Farhan Yousuf In cities and towns, a remarkable metamorphosis is evident. Towering mosques with radiant domes and slender minarets are ascending swiftly, testaments to architectural ingenuity and profound faith. These structures, often funded by generous donations, stand as statements of identity and belief. They inspire awe, showcasing the community’s dedication to its spiritual heritage. […]
Lifestyle Pressures in Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi In the last few years, there has been an upsurge of lifestyle expectations in Kashmir driven by social media, materialism and a compulsion on the part of the salaried and middle class to live above their means. Much of this burden arises from the need to have the social status of […]
Turning over a new leaf
By: K S S Pillai It was about four o’clock one evening in November 1968 that I detrained at Navsari in Gujarat. I was apprehensive about turning over a new leaf in my life. English literature was my favourite subject, and I liked to work as a college teacher. However, I was unsure about the […]
Drastic Climate change has made huge impact
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur In the tapestry of human life, routine holds a silent yet vital place. From the rising of the sun to the onset of night, we have built our personal, social, and economic rhythms around the reliable patterns of nature. Seasons flowed one into another with gentle predictability, monsoons brought their nourishing rains, […]
Beating the plastic pollution
By: Mohammad Hanief On June 5, 2025, the world once again came together to observe World Environment Day under the powerful theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Unlike previous years, this year’s campaign marked a turning point—one where the global call to reduce plastic waste has translated into tangible, everyday changes that are reshaping how we live, […]
First Public Introduction of Photography
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad When photography emerged in the 19th century as a technological marvel, it was met with wonder, skepticism, and resistance across the world. Among Muslim communities, its arrival sparked a complex debate—not only about art and innovation but about religious identity, power, and modernity. It was Muslims who strongly opposed it, declaring […]
Eid Ul Adha: Celebrations and Practices
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Eid Ul Adha or Bakr Eid and the Festival of Sacrifice is one of the biggest Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Eid Ul Adha is celebrated with deep religious fervor, cultural diversity and high social cohesion in Kashmir. Given the very long history of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)’s […]
The Spirit of Eid-ul-Adha: Beyond animal sacrifice
By: Sahil Swe Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. ’Feast of Sacrifice’) is the second of the two main festivals in Islam alongside Eid al-Fitr. It takes place on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. Celebrations and observances are typically carried over to the next […]
