How feasible is an EU Army?
Asad Mirza It seems that the EU has learnt the lessons of the abrupt end of the US-led mission in Afghanistan and furthermore after AUKUS, that the US is a trying to build a coalition of English speaking Anglophonic nations in the defence realm and that time has now come for them to guard their […]
World Habitat Day: Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world

M Ahmad The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to […]
Social life relationships are important
Vijay Garg We are naturally social beings. We enjoy being with others. Many diseases afflict us because we live in darkness. We seek each other’s support from the beginning. This is why we live in relationships all through our lives. These relationships are the lifeblood of our survival. Today, however, things have changed. Perhaps the […]
The family affair

N J Ravi Chander Bengaluru was once the ‘Garden City’, ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’, and ‘No Fan Station’, a moniker earned because of the many parks, gardens and pleasant climate. There was a garden in every house and trees on every street. Passengers arrived in steam trains, and you could hail a horse jutka if you liked. […]
The International Day of Non-Violence
Mahatma Gandhi: The symbol of Non-Violence
M Ahmad The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhijanti), leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Born on October 2, 1869, Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation. A lawyer by profession, he used truth […]
Imam Ahmed Raza Poetizes the Beauty of the Prophet (saw)
Aadil Hussain History has it that though many poets (Naat Khwaan) have born time and again, one like Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (r.a), Mujaddid of the 14th Century, is difficult to find, especially when it comes to Urdu. Perhaps the main reason for this is his unparalleled love for the beloved prophet (saw), his every […]
‘Imaginative’ Jammu and Kashmir

Dr Jitendra Singh For nearly 70 years, Jammu & Kashmir was living under the shadow of a constitutional anomaly, which was, in fact a miscarriage of history and also a miscarriage of the principle of equal rights for all human beings. Maybe, it was Almighty’s decree that Shri Narendra Modi would take over as Prime […]
A world beyond NEET
Vijay Garg As soon as students get their matriculation results or even before that, the thoughts of career options are on their head. Selecting a course where the interests of the ward as well as the future prospect are secure is a cumbersome task for students and parents. If we look at the present scenario, […]
Future challenges, solutions for education

Vijay Garg While the Corona phase has raised new challenges in every field, it has also made the teaching process difficult and cumbersome. There are a number of factors that are needed to help students succeed online. Internet-based learning has created a strange kind of urgency in students and teachers. Online tests are being taken […]
Women’s safety is paramount
Shashidhar Vuppala The narrative of violence against women in India continues unhindered. We see a lot of incidents happening around our surroundings, the crimes are increasing day-by-day but nothing has been stopped. In the recent incidents Hyderabad has witnessed two horrific incidents which shook the conscience of entire country. A six year child was brutally […]