The amazing nature
N J Ravi Chander My niece-in-law, H Akshaya, and her kin live in a charming house in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, fringed by woods on one side and a lovely lake on the other. Snakes and other small wildlife frequent the place, while the lake bustles with waterfowl. One can also spot peacocks, bulbuls, parrots and other […]
Poshan Abhiyaan scheme and its aftermath
Sheikh Mohsin Every year numerous reports and indices are revealed via local and international platforms covering wide spectrum of issues ranging from health, education, literacy, ease of doing business, climate change, biodiversity to poverty and happiness etc. It’s these indexes by virtue of which respective States come across their performances (good or bad). Responsible Nations […]
At much greater risk
Dr.SS Sibia The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the Nation ferociously, with continuous health crisis day-by-day, new study reveals that patients with pre-existing heart conditions are highly vulnerable to catch the infection. While various precautions are being taken by the Government to gradually unlock, it is advised for such patients to take additional precautionary measures. With […]
Understanding, learning science helps in strengthening our faith
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Quran, the main source of Islamic faith is a book believed by Muslims to be of completely divine origin. Muslims believe that it contains guidance for all mankind. Since the message of Quran is believed to be for all times, it should be relevant to every age. There was a time in […]
Domestic violence during Covid-19 pandemic
Asiya Wani The year 2020 will be remembered differently in human history. While most of us will remember it for disastrous COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted normal routine of almost every human being, the feminine gender will remember it for the brutalities they suffered at the hands of the stronger gender. For the women folk the […]
Elementary education in India: Progress towards UEE
Er. Prabhat Kishore Education plays a vital role in the development of a country. It is used to mitigate most of challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Elementary education is the foundation of advanced learning. Keeping […]
Homosexuality and the ‘Muslim Gay’
Hakim Faiza Fatima It was on 6th September 2018 that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which prohibited homosexuality in India was struck down by a 5-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India which recorded that Section 377 was “irrational arbitrary and incomprehensible, as it fetters the right to equality for Lesbian, […]
Homosexuality and the ‘Muslim Gay’
Hakim Faiza Fatima It was on 6th September 2018 that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which prohibited homosexuality in India was struck down by a 5-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India which recorded that Section 377 was “irrational arbitrary and incomprehensible, as it fetters the right to equality for Lesbian, […]
Educational guidance can help shape destinies
Ahanger Mudasir In a general view we often come across with this definition that Education is the acquisition of knowledge. But with the passage of time different philosophers and thinkers viewed it in the light of what they have sensed about the term education. They have given different connotations in terms of simple quotations from […]
A journey of faith
N J Ravi Chander By a strange coincidence, we were in Hampi on Hanuman Jayanti, in December last year. My better half, R Shobha, who venerates Anjaneya was quick to point out that the Lord has drawn us to his abode on the peak. Droves of devotees on Hanuman Deeksha culminate their rituals on this […]