Fading colors, fraying relationships
Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Holi has been a festival in Indian society that wasn’t limited to colors alone. It was an opportunity to bridge the distance between people, wash away years of bitterness, and infuse new freshness into relationships. With the arrival of the month of Phalgun, a unique spirit permeated the atmosphere. The scent of […]
Lesson from Lucknow’s NEET-Pressure Tragedy
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Lucknow is still trying to process a brutal family tragedy that, by early accounts, began with something painfully familiar in Indian homes: a dispute about a child’s future. Police say a young son allegedly shot his father during an argument linked to pressure around the NEET medical entrance pathway, and the case […]
Nurturing Children in the Age of Rapid Progress
Syed Mustafa Ahmed The world today is often described as a global village. Borders have become meaningless, and news—and rumours—travel from one corner of the globe to another in a matter of hours. In the past, science and technology were confined to limited hands, and ordinary people were largely unaware of new inventions. Life was […]
Degrees Abroad, Parents Alone? Success, Education, and the Silent Crisis of Old Age
A recent tragedy in Bengaluru involving a retired ISRO employee allegedly killing his wife, reportedly out of fear about who would care for her after his death, has shaken many people far beyond the city where it occurred. Early reports describe a deeply distressing situation shaped by emotional strain, ageing, isolation, and anxiety about the […]
The True Spirit of Ramadan
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat There is no doubt that Ramadan is a month of blessings, mercy, and Barakah. It is the holiest month in Islam, given to the Ummah as a special gift. Allah has made fasting (Roza) obligatory (Farz) for every adult Muslim who is able to fast. This means it is not optional; it […]
Critical Review of Gahri Chot, an Afsancha Collection by Khalid Bashir Tilgami
Wani Arfat In Urdu literature, micro-fiction (afsancha) writing is a delicate yet profoundly meaningful genre that demands immediate attention, deep awareness, and a sensitive heart from its reader. To encapsulate the complex experiences of life, social realities, and the layered states of human psychology within a handful of words is no easy task. Yet it […]
Why Students Are Unaware of the Basics
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Besides being a student myself, I have been working at a private coaching centre for the past two or three years. In addition to my own self-improvement, I have also worked on the improvement of many students. Improvement, in the sense that I have made efforts myself, and also tried to teach […]
The changing face of marriage: Pretence, ego and broken relationships
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh In Indian society, marriage isn’t just a relationship between two individuals; it has always been considered a sacred institution linked to family, society, and culture. Marriage has long been considered a lifelong companionship, a mutual support through joys and sorrows, and a cornerstone of social stability. However, in recent years, the image […]
Choosing a Career
K S S Pillai All members of the family were happy when my grandson got admission to the medical degree course. It was the end of our sleepless nights dreaming to see him with a stethoscope on his shoulders. The euphoria was dampened by the remarks of a friend who visited us that evening, and […]
Speed that leads to nowhere
Raqif Makhdoomi “They didn’t let me touch him for the last time”, says Inna Makan, mother of 23 years old Sahil who died in a road accident. She touched her cheeks while saying it, it resembled as if she wanted to feel her son. Her frustration is clear in all the interviews she is giving […]