Russia-US Rapprochement?
Asad Mirza The recent announcement by the White House sources that President Joe Biden has proposed that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a summit in a third country in the coming months, has increased hopes of a rapprochement between the two old rivals. This personal invitation was extended during a telephonic conversation between […]
Ramadhan, a month to burn overwhelming desires
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad Ramadan is a month in which fasting is observed among Muslims throughout the world. It is a reward and blessing as it avails a chance to repent and ask for expiation for all sins by doing Ibadah or by giving charity to those who need it. A holy book (Quran) regarded […]
Covid-19: Impact on Education
Mushtaq Bhat The second wave of Covid19 has continued to present unprecedented effects across the country. In the wake of surge in cases, the administration of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have taken several measures including closure of schools besides certain restrictions in containment zones have been enacted to contain its spread. The […]
What to expect if Earth ever falls into a Black Hole
Mir Sumeer Bashir An artist’s interpretation of a giant black hole called Black holes have long been a source of much excitement and intrigue. And interest regarding black holes will surely grow now that gravitational waves have been discovered. Many of the questions I am asked regard how “true” science fiction concerning black holes might […]
The Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
Mohammad Hussain Khan Before the age of Islam women were a very miserable species, considered as vile creatures of lesser origin with no rights. Before Islam, the majority of husbands did not treat their wives with respect. They scolded, yelled, reviled, berated and abused the wife, threw filthy words towards them, even beat or tortured […]
Covid-19 survivor story: My Struggle with Deadly Virus
Farooq Bandey At the stroke of midnight on 13th March 2021, I was admitted in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh after my Covid-19 RT-PCR test came positive. I was informed by the concerned doctors on phone at about 10.45 in the evening and advised to get admitted in the hospital. When I reached the hospital, […]
Ramadhan cannot be imagined without Quran
Faheem ul Islam Many among us think that Ramadhan is the month of Fasting and charity. Is it only confined to this very idea of leaving food and other unethical practices from dusk to dawn? If not this, then what is the actual purpose of the holy month of Ramadhan which we all should know […]
Letter to the Editor
Ensure availability of oxygen Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed taking effective steps to ensure the supply of oxygen across the country. PM Modi also took a detailed review of the current situation of oxygen supply and projected use in the coming fifteen days across twelve high burden states and suggested increasing oxygen production as […]
Generosities that come with Ramadan
Aadil Hussain Ramadan, the month of fasting, is superior to all other months because of the innumerable blessings it approaches with. The month not only stimulates every individual to observe uniform and timely worship but also hosts the moments in which the Holy Quran was revealed. Besides having the Night of Qadr, Makkah was conquered […]
Ramadan teaches self restrain
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Fasting during Ramadan is an Islamic rule and, therefore, Muslims fast a 29 to 30-day consecutive period per year. Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint and self-reflection. Fasting is seen as a way to cleanse the soul and have empathy for those in the world who are hungry and less fortunate. […]