Ramadan is a blessing for the mankind
The month of Ramadan is one of the most beloved and blessed months in the Islamic calendar
Faheem UL Islam Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment (so that mankind will distinguish from right and wrong)” (Q 2:183) The month of Ramadan is one of the most beloved and blessed months in the Islamic calendar. The rewards […]
Women bring life to the world
Pregnancy is an exciting, but somewhat uncertain time in a woman's life
Dr Manoj Johar Any woman who is aspiring to be mother if interested and dedicated can make significant improvements to their physical appearance. Nutrition and Diet: We are what we eat. The importance of a healthy diet and portion control cannot be over-emphasized. Keeping a journal of your daily intake is a really good way […]
Committed to connecting the World
World Telecommunication and information society Day is being celebrated today
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit World Telecommunication and information society Day will be celebrated today. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which has been celebrated annually since 1969. It is said that “Communication is the real work of leadership and any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to the magic.” […]
Is constitution facilitating entry of criminals in legislature?
While we know that the share of MP’s and MLA’s with criminal backgrounds has been growing steadily, the puzzle that stares us in our face is why such candidates get rewarded and not rejected by the voters
Kanchan Basu When the reins of ‘Power’ passed on from British to our own countrymen in 1947, the Parliamentary Democracy was preferred as best way of delivery over Presidential form of Government. If we look into Presidential form of Government, we can say, it is necessarily associated with stability and continuity of policies whereas the […]
Peace begins with a smile
The concern of the humankind for peace can be assessed by taking into account the fact that all religions, all religious scriptures and several religious ceremonies are committed to the cause of peace
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 16th May will be celebrated as the International Day of Living Together in Peace. It was officially recognised by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2017. Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, as well […]
Rape incident – the way we protest is not a solution to the issue
We have to think more about the roots and causes of rape cases besides shouting for punishment of the rapist
Sarbaz Roohulla Rezvi A recent rape case has shocked the valley revealing the hidden layers of our society, covered and masked mostly by ongoing political crisis of Kashmir. “How in a traditional Muslim community like Kashmir, such events can take place?” is the main question. Beyond the voices raised in favor of punishment of the […]
Mere condemnation over incidents of rape won’t suffice
Violent assaults, rapes and murders of women are symptomatic of a deep societal dysfunction
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Over the past week, Kashmir Valley has been witnessing unrest and protests over the rape of the three-year-old in Sumbal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipore district. It is nice that former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have also condemned the incident, calling for speedy justice. It is clear that violence […]
Saving the savior: Violence against doctors should stop immediately
Dr Vinay Aggarwal In India, doctors have traditionally been regarded highly by society. The present impression of private business-mindedness of some in the profession has led to a poor image of doctors. However, one of the factors that contribute to this poor image of doctors is the sensationalization of every news item, often ignoring information […]
Ramadhan is delightful and full of surprises for the faithful
When a person is fasting he gains control of his heart over his physical and spiritual desires
Danish Hameed The month of Ramadan is considered to be the most pious month because this is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. This is the only month which contain in it the night of decree (Laylatul Qadr), which is better than the worship carried out during a thousand months. The Holy month […]
Bandipura incident should shake our conscience
All the responsible and leaders of our valley should wake up and seek a capital punishment for such immoral crimes
Farhad Ahmad Pir What I can write, my pen and the paper itself are shedding tears. The ink in the pen froze. Do I write to reveal our own disgraceful and heinous crimes or let it be shrouded or kept willingly ignoramus? Obnoxious and shocking episodes are unfolded greatly since from one month. If some […]