Harassment can prove detrimental
By: Raqif Makhdoomi Few weeks back a student ended his life because of harassment he had to face over a minor issue. The boy was harassed to such level that he had to end his life. Imagine what he must have been made to go through, that he found no other option than to end […]
Emotional outbursts of youth
By: Aadil Mohi ud Din Once construed an important asset, the society in ample ways is now taking a heavy toll on youth. Future of any country or society they say rely on them. It is the qualified and patriotic youth that make nation’s foundation deep and its pillars high. I do candidly admit that […]
Neuro-Intervention offering new hope
By: Dr Sumit Goyal For a long time, brain problems like stroke or aneurysm could only be treated through open surgery, which meant cutting open the skull, long recovery, and visible scars. But now, a new approach called neuro-intervention allows doctors to treat many serious brain conditions without making a single cut on the head. […]
Controlling the greed
By: Dr Aftab jan In the realm of Islamic spirituality, there is perhaps no greater struggle than the struggle against one’s own nafs—the inner self that is constantly torn between the call toward goodness and the lure of desires. The term “nafs” in Arabic refers to the self, soul, or ego. The Qur’an discusses the […]
NITI Aayog’s Human Capital Revolution
By: Rao Inderjit Singh In a country as vast and varied as India, the true measure of progress lies not merely in GDP figures or infrastructure milestones but in how well a nation nurtures its people. Human capital—our education, skills, health, and productivity—is not just an economic asset but a moral imperative. Over the last […]
The Choices we make
By: Dr Aftab jan Life has only two paths, and every soul is walking on one of them, whether they acknowledge it or not. Allah has drawn these paths so clearly in His Book, declaring, “So remember Me; I will remember you” (Quran 2:152) and warning, “They neglected Allah, so He neglected them” (Quran 9:67). […]
Is AI swallowing human creativity?
By: Priyanka Saurabh One of the biggest technological leaps of the twenty-first century is generative artificial intelligence – a computer brain that can create everything from stories to news reports, pictures to poems, and court decisions to dialogues. But the question is whether the foundation of this machine creativity rests on someone else’s hard work? […]
Sukhnag River: Hidden Gem offering huge tourism potential
By: Sahil Manzoor Sukhnag River is one of the most beautiful and promising natural treasures of District Budgam, nestled in the heart of the Kashmir Valley. Often overlooked, this serene water body holds immense potential to attract tourists from across the world. What enhances the grandeur of this ‘paradise’ on earth is not only its […]
Nanoplastics: The Hidden Hazard in Our Environment
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Nanoplastics are plastic particles between 1 nanometer and 1 micrometer pose a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. Unlike microplastics, they are small enough to penetrate cells and cross barriers like the blood-brain barrier and placenta. They originate directly from products such as cosmetics or indirectly from the […]
Compassion without warmth
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar A few days back, I was casually scrolling through my phone, flicking my fingers across the screen as posts of all kinds flashed by. Someone had shared a joke, I read it and smiled to myself. Someone had posted a wrestling match, but I didn’t let it play on my mobile […]