Drive Safe, Stay Alive
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat I was waiting to cross the road when suddenly I noticed a car rushing at high speed. The driver was overtaking other vehicles carelessly, without using the horn or even giving an indicator. For a moment, it felt very unsafe and disturbing. It made me think how such small acts of negligence […]
Free education, health and justice—right or just a dream?
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh India’s democracy holds its place as the world’s largest democracy. It is not merely a political system, but a reflection of the aspirations, rights, and dreams of millions of citizens. The Constitution promises us equality, liberty, and justice, but the question still remains: has this promise truly reached every citizen equally? Are […]
Growing a Greener Future
Mohammad Hanief The environmental challenges of the 21st century demand a fundamental rethinking of development and sustainability. The earlier Green Revolution transformed agriculture and ensured food security, but the present crisis is far more complex and urgent. Climate change, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and widespread ecological degradation have placed humanity at a critical juncture. In […]
Book Review: Zindagi Ka Bazar by Dr Riyaz Tawhidi Kashmiri
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Among the writers from Kashmir valley who have rendered selfless services to literature earning not only recognition for themselves but also carving a distinct identity in the world of Urdu literature, the name of Dr. Riyaz Tawhidi deserves to be written in golden letters. Born in Wadi Pora, Handwara, in the border […]
After Ramadan: Sustaining Spirituality and the Test of Character
Mohammad Kafeel Qasmi Ramadan, with all its spiritual blessings, luminous moments, and opportunities for inner reform, has now passed. With the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, we find ourselves stepping into a phase where the real test begins. This is the moment where true test begins: was Ramadan merely a temporary state of heightened devotion, or […]
Unity in Duality: What Matter–Antimatter and Quantum Spin Can Teach Us About a Coherent Cosmos
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In a brief but thought-provoking reflection shared on LinkedIn, Ayaz Hussain Bukhari draws a daring bridge between two worlds that rarely speak comfortably to each other: the precision language of modern physics and the spiritual intuition of tawhid—the Islamic idea of oneness expressed in the declaration “La ilaha illallah” (There is no […]
Message of Peace and Kindness
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat As I sat reflecting on the idea of happiness and what it truly means in our lives, an interesting thought came to my mind. This year, the International Day of Happiness and Eid were observed almost at the same time. This coincidence feels meaningful. Even though these occasions come from different backgrounds, […]
Changing identities, changing society
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Recent discussions in India on the changing relationship between gender identity, science, and society have sparked a new debate. Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, embarking on a new life after undergoing gender-affirming surgery has become not just a personal event but a subject of social, scientific, and ethical […]
From battlegrounds to kitchens
K S S Pillai Nobody might have foreseen the turmoil the West Asia war has brought to kitchens all over the world. One party engaged in the war is preventing ships carrying gas and oil from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, creating an artificial shortage. Its main opponent is asking its allies to send […]
The Culture of Instant Opinions
Narayanan Kizhumundayur There was a time when opinions were like slow-growing trees. They took root in experience, were nourished by reading and reflection, and matured through conversation and introspection. Today, however, opinions resemble sparks—quickly ignited, rapidly spreading, and often extinguished just as fast. We inhabit an age where every individual is both an audience and […]