Hats on Top
N J Ravi Chander There are expressions galore about hats. Some people can write stories and articles ‘at the drop of a hat’ and I ‘take my hat off to them’. Should this piece be published, it would be “a feather in my cap”, and I would probably utter, “My hat!” in astonishment. If it […]
Letter to the Editor
Curb dowry demands It is commendable that Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has joined the anti-dowry awareness campaign and is willing to volunteer with non-government organisations. As a result of dowry, many married women across the country are subjected to physical and emotional harassment. Dowry is unquestionably a societal scourge and a source of great […]
Future lies in promoting Skill-Based Education
Vijay Garg Moving away from the conventional pattern of teaching and learning, the present age is witnessing a paradigm shift in the way teachers are teaching and students are assimilating information. This change in educational patterns is all set to open up newer avenues for the teaching and learning groups, paving way for a modern […]
Community Classes can serve the need
Mushtaq Ahmad Butt Covid19 devastated the different sectors, be it social, political, or economic. However, Education sector proved the worse hit since 2020.While different initiatives’ were formulated by government from time to time to compensate the loss, all measures seem to be insufficient. Some significant developments done in this sphere were, Zoom classes, video lectures, […]
Suicide and its prevention
Mushtaq Bhat Generally suicide is considered a violation of the code and is prohibited in almost every religion. Suicide attempt is a criminal offence in India under Section 309 of the IPC. It is tragic and a bitter fact that social evils including drug abuse, domestic violence, disputes, divorces, and above all the rising graph […]
Muslim Ummah: A Way of Salvation from sectarianism
Aijaz Ahmad Dar Muslims are most in need of unity today than ever. Successful preaching and propagating of Tawheed is only possible when the Ummah is united. According to Allama Iqbal, “Stay connected, keep hope for spring from the tree.” Therefore, a verse of Surah Al-Imran is necessary in this regard: “And hold fast to […]
Drought: The new global calamity?
Asad Mirza A recent UN report, says that at least 1.5 billion people have been directly affected by drought during the current century, and its economic cost has been estimated at $124bn (£89bn). The true cost is likely to be many times higher as estimates do not include much of the impact in developing countries. […]
Suicides: The alarming trend
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Life is among the precious bounties almighty has bestowed to every individual. While living a life, an individual gets a chance to have an imaginative look over different colours almighty has put in his creations. He makes thorough observations of living and non-living components of his immediate environment. The glorious Quran isn’t […]
Awesome Reasons Why Statistics Are Vital
Khalid Ul Islam Every year on June 29th, the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, Statistics Day is commemorated to honor his outstanding contribution to the establishment of the National Statistical System. He is regarded as India’s father of modern statistics, having founded the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), formed the Planning Commission (which was […]
Impact of Virtual Classrooms on Children
Vijay Garg From getting worried about the excessive exposure to digital screens to a world of online classrooms, parents today must think about posture, excessive screen-time, and the inclusion of physical activities to ensure the health and wellness of the next generation. Children should be seated with their neck and back straight, elbows relaxed, with […]
