Almost half of Moon missions fail. Why is space still so hard?
By: Gail Iles In 2019, India attempted to land a spacecraft on the Moon and ended up painting a kilometres-long streak of debris on its barren surface. Now the Indian Space Research Organisation has returned in triumph, with the Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touching down near the south pole of Earth’s rocky neighbour. India’s success came […]
Understanding Psychology: The Human Mind Unraveled by Dr. Rohi Jan
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “Know thyself.” – Socrates…..This timeless wisdom from Socrates underscores the fundamental exploration of the human mind that Dr. Rohi Jan’s book embarks upon. It invites readers to delve into the depths of self-discovery and understanding, mirroring the journey you’ll undertake within the pages of this enlightening work. “Understanding Psychology: The Human […]
POEM: What Have You Done?
By: Mahfooz Ahmad Bakshi I appreciate you for the pain you bestowed I appreciate you for the wounds you sowed I appreciate you for everything you did, you see I appreciate you for forgetting the heart you bruised deeply! For you, I used to rise against the world alone But you never heeded my musings, […]
BRICS: Building a strong foundation
By: Asad Mirza The 15th BRICS summit comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was held at Johannesburg, S. Africa. This year’s annual summit was majorly focussed on two issues; first, admitting new members to the 5-nation organisation and boosting tradeusing the local currency of the member nations. Reportedly, encouraged by BRICS success on […]
COVID: should we start wearing masks again?
By: Simon Clarke One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants, some of which will be more successful at infecting people. Talk of mutations sounds scary and it can lead to serious problems, but it would be a […]
Embracing Equality over Disparity
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq In today’s world, where discussions about gender equality and women’s rights are at the forefront of social discourse, it’s enlightening to explore the perspective of Islam on this crucial matter. Often misunderstood or misrepresented, Islam presents a remarkably progressive stance when it comes to the status and treatment of women. […]
Chandrayaan-3: Defining moment in India’s space endeavor
By: Mohammad Hanief In a historic achievement for India’s space endeavours, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar rover successfully disembarked from its spacecraft early on August 24,2023. This significant move marks the commencement of its mission to explore the enigmatic lunar surface, located at the moon’s south pole. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) delivered the news via […]
What your hands say about your health
By: Adam Taylor Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognised since at least the time of Hippocrates the father of modern medicine. The ancient Greek physician first described “clubbing” in a patient with empyema (where pus fills the space between the lungs and the […]
Empowering Women for a transformed society
By: Khursheed Ahmad Rather Our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The daughter is a source of blessings for her father, and a wife completes half of her husband’s faith. A son finds his paradise beneath the feet of his mother.” It is important to remember that these teachings emphasize the importance of family […]
Improving infrastructure in tourism sector
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon John Muir, a renowned naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation, once said, ‘In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.’ This sentiment rings especially true in the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir. In the realm of natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, few places on Earth can rival the […]