Social Quotient: The Sweetest Support of All
Syed Mustafa Ahmed Since childhood, we have consistently heard that the human being is a social animal, incapable of surviving outside society. All human development is possible only within a social context; outside of it, one risks adopting the demeanour of a beast. With countless opinions in the world, everyone has the right to express […]
Spring Season brings freshness and life
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Spring season is known for its beauty. It is one of the most pleasant and attractive seasons of the year. The season comes with happiness and its presence can be clearly seen in the plants and trees. After the cold and dull winter season, the arrival of spring season brings freshness and […]
Holy Ramadan: Recalibrating Body, Mind and the Modern Way of Life
Mohammad Hanief As the holy month of Ramadan begins, millions of people across the world enter a period of disciplined fasting, spiritual reflection, and moral introspection. From dawn to dusk, food and drink are set aside—not as an act of deprivation, but as a conscious exercise in restraint. While the spiritual essence of Ramadan remains […]
Iran, US have been at war for decades – there’s no end in sight
Ibrahim Al-Marashi It may seem that the US and the Middle East are currently embarking on yet another forever war. But the truth is that this is just the latest instalment of an undeclared military conflict between the two nations that has been ongoing since the 1980s. For Americans, the war began in 1979, when […]
The Mathematics of Unrest: Why the Mind Refuses to Sit Still
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad You don’t need to be a mathematician to understand human unrest. You just need to remember a night when your body was tired, but your mind kept pacing—replaying a conversation, worrying about tomorrow, or asking the same painful question again and again: Why can’t I feel settled? Behind that restlessness—whether it looks […]
Holi and the changing society
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh Holi isn’t just a festival, it’s a celebration of the collective consciousness of Indian society. It’s a time of color, joy, an occasion to untangle the knots of the heart and shake off the dust from relationships. But with time, every tradition faces new questions. Today, as the format of Holi celebrations […]
Prioritize Creative and Critical Thinking
Syed Mustafa Ahmad It is a universally acknowledged truth that the ultimate goal of education is the holistic development of an individual’s personality. From Pestalozzi to Dewey, and including Mahatma Gandhi, all have believed in the harmonious development of the individual. It is a reality that education is both a means and an end in […]
Beyond Hunger: The Real Meaning of Fasting
Farhad Ahmad Pir The month of Ramadan is considered the most pious month because it was during this time that the Holy Quran was revealed. This act of worship is greatly loved by Allah. Fasting is the willing abstinence from all kinds of food and drink for a particular period of time. The fast begins […]
TET: A Question of Fairness and Dignity
Tawheed Parvaiz The teacher has always been regarded as the architect of society, the one who shapes young minds, nurtures values, and builds the intellectual foundation of the nation. Yet, in recent times, the teaching fraternity finds itself repeatedly subjected to new rules, fresh directives, and evolving conditions that often raise questions not about competence, […]
Mental health problem deserve empathy and understanding
Robin Bailey Some mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and ADHD, have become more accepted in society. People can now talk about them at work, at home and online and often be met with understanding. This change matters. It makes it easier to ask for help and harder for employers and institutions to pretend […]