The Significance of ‘Ramadan’
By: Mohammad Hanief Every year, as the blessed month of Ramadan draws near, Muslims around the world await in joyous anticipation for the opportunity to observe fasting— the fourth of five foundational pillars of the Islam. The word ‘Ramadan’ is derived from the Arabic word Ramdh (رمض), which means, ‘intensely hot’ or ‘burning’. The month […]
Beyond the Classroom
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq Teachers serve as mentors, guides, and facilitators of knowledge, imparting not only academic lessons but also instilling values, nurturing curiosity, and fostering critical thinking skills in their students. They play a pivotal role in shaping the character, aspirations, and perspectives of the next generation, laying the foundation for a more […]
If TikTok is banned in the US, how will the company respond?
By: Marina Yue Zhang, Wanning Sun TikTok’s owner is once again navigating troubled waters in the United States, where the US House of Representatives has issued an ultimatum: divest or face shutdown within six months. In Australia, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Senator James Paterson, the shadow home affairs spokesperson, want Canberra to follow suit. […]
Screen addiction in children is concerning
By: Uzma Nazir “You don’t even realise how much you need internet, but it really stops you from doing a lot” These days, most of us are in front of our mobile screens around the clock. We scroll our phones for fun, use our computers for work, and unwind each night in front of the […]
The Rule of Duty for the Sake of Duty
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad It is important to fulfill one’s obligations and responsibilities out of a sense of moral obligation, according to the moral concept known as the rule of duty for duty’s sake. According to this ethical framework, people should behave out of a sense of duty and moral obligation rather than for personal […]
Climate change is killing coral reefs
By: Heidi Burdett, Gavin Foster Coral reefs, like sprawling cities of the sea, support an estimated 25 per cent of all plants and animals in the ocean. Worldwide, 1 billion people depend on these ecosystems for food, income and coastal protection. Unfortunately, coral reefs are dogged with endless sources of stress, from climate change and […]
The middle-aged brain changes a lot
By: Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this. Yet for much of adulthood, the same clock seems to tick fairly regularly. One lap around the Sun; one year […]
Al last lady luck smiled on us
By: Mohammad Hussain Khan The employee of a government department wants recognition from his command who is caring guide for him. Certainly for a government employee, work place is the gift and career advancement is to glorify his work. Aspirations if not handled well would lead to grouses. J&K Subordinate Accounts Service has a vital […]
Digital divide’ is already hurting people’s quality of life
By: Sarah Vivienne Bentley and Claire Naughtin Today, almost a quarter of Australians are digitally excluded. This means they miss out on the social, educational and economic benefits online connectivity provides. In the face of this ongoing “digital divide”, countries are now talking about a future of inclusive artificial intelligence (AI). However, if we don’t […]
They deserve more
By: Mohammad Hussain Khan Human life can be divided into three principal phases- Childhood, Youth and Old age. The childhood is the supreme period as it is free from worries. The youth is full of enthusiasm, power and health. The old age is associated with maturity, wisdom and ability to understand life better. This is […]
