The Simple Math of Life and the Power of Laylatul Qadr
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Human beings often believe they have plenty of time in life to perform worship and prepare for the Hereafter. However, when we truly analyse our lifespan, we realize that the actual time available for sincere worship is surprisingly small. Islam reminds us that Allah created human beings for a single purpose: to […]
Women lead and inspire change
Rakshanda Gul International Women’s Day is considered a very important day for women across the world. On this day, people recognize the achievements, struggles, and contributions of women in different areas of life. The day serves as a moment of celebration and reflection. It allows us to appreciate the role women play in shaping families, […]
Food and Sympathy
K S S Pillai It is generally believed that women, the fairer sex, are more sympathetic to those who suffer and are kind and compassionate to those in distress. After watching a cookery show, I wonder whether the assessment is right. The cook was a beautiful young woman, and the young man who interviewed […]
Drugs vs Sports in Jammu and Kashmir
Dr Aftab Jan Jammu and Kashmir is facing one of the most dangerous social crises of modern times. The crisis is not only political or economic. It is a silent war against the youth of the region. Drugs have slowly entered towns, villages, schools, and colleges. Many young people who should be building their future […]
Saluting the Women Who Shape Families, Societies
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat On International Women’s Day many countries organize different programmes, seminars, discussions, and social events to recognize the contribution of women in society. It is a day meant to appreciate the efforts of women and to highlight their importance in different fields of life. Women contribute both inside the home and outside it. […]
UPSC Success Stories
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The Union Public Service Commission’s Civil Services Examination in India is not just an exam, but a symbol of the dreams, struggles, and aspirations of millions of young people. Every year, lakhs of candidates from across the country appear for this exam, and only a few hundred ultimately secure a place in […]
Handh te Handh Koor: The Lost Charm of Kashmir’s Spring
Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Kashmir, often described as heaven on earth, is known for its four distinct seasons-spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each season carries its own charm, significance, and deep cultural connection with the people of the valley. Among them, spring holds a special place, for it marks the rebirth of life after the long […]
Jung e Badr: The Dawn of a Saga
Mushtaq Hurrah The twilight hours of Mecca’s darkness were going from bad to worse, shrouding the Prophet PBUH and His companions in acute uncertainty and tribulation. The pagans’ relentless pursuit of His eradication was looking unstoppable, leaving migration to Yathrib, a beacon of hope and the only viable path. As the shadows of Mecca deepened, […]
Book Review: Raakh Mein Dabi Chingari
Mohammad Kafeel Qasmi In literature, there are works that draw attention not by their size but by the quiet seriousness of their observation. Nasreen Hamzah Ali’s Raakh Mein Dabi Chingari belongs to that category of writing where the author does not attempt to dazzle the reader with elaborate language or sweeping ideological proclamations, yet succeeds […]
The War in the Middle East That Might Change the World Economy
Irfan Attari From oil routes to food prices, the escalating tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran threaten to ripple through the global economy. The conflicts in the Middle East do not usually stay in the area. Conflicts in this area, which is particularly important for strategy, have caused economic shocks all across the […]