Access to financial services
Access to financial products for the people anywhere determines the outcome and success of business ventures. Since the industries and even the service sector needs adequate and timely availability of credit, the access to financial services becomes all the more important. Jammu and Kashmir has initiated some steps during the past several months to improve […]
Will the Israel-Gaza war affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election?
By: Emma Shortis When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting president. Like many leaders before him, US President Joe Biden has had some of these questions thrust on him, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some have their origins in past administrations, such as […]
POEM: To my Bygone Love
By: Shahid Ul Islam Tell me, won’t you search the graveyard where I will be buried? Then, won’t you search my tombstone, on which my name will be engraved? Won’t you come to my grave and sit there for a while? Won’t you weep there, with your head down? Won’t you bring a rose and […]
Hunar: Vocational education at minority Muslim girl’s doorstep
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore Background ‘HUNAR’ as a concept evolved under the active guidance of Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar. Under National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL) of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan ‘Hunar’ programme was inaugurated at S.K. Memorial Hall, Patna on 2nd July, 2008 and on 3rd July, 2008 Union […]
Uncertainty: The only certainty in Life
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi In a world where uncertainty looms large, where the only constant is change itself, how do we navigate the tumultuous waters of life with grace and resilience? It’s a question that has intrigued philosophers, mystics, and everyday individuals alike for centuries. Yet, amidst the chaos and unpredictability, there lies a profound […]
Transforming Modern Surgeries with Robotic Advancements
By: Dr. Mohib Hamidi The expanding role of robotics technology in surgical assistance has been a revolutionary breakthrough, offering minimally invasive approaches compared to open surgeries, especially in the fields of gastrointestinal, hernia, and general surgeries. Limitations that exist with traditional method of surgery, including two-dimensional visualization and restricted instrument dexterity are alleviated with Robotic […]
Stuck in fight-or-flight mode?
By: Theresa Larkin, Susan J. Thomas Can you remember a time when you felt stressed leading up to a big life event and then afterwards felt like a weight had been lifted? This process – the ramping up of the stress response and then feeling this settle back down – shows completion of the “stress […]
Finding True Contentment
BY: Adnan Shafi In a world filled with the relentless pursuit of happiness and an abundance of materialistic distractions, the concept of true contentment often appears elusive. However, for those who follow the teachings of Islam, the path to genuine satisfaction lies in wholeheartedly obeying Allah and embracing the guidance imparted by Prophet Mohammed (peace […]
The Dark Grave
By: Fazil Shafi Bhat My parents were very generous in having children. They successfully had three kids in just five years. I was the youngest, unfortunately. My parents always had different perspectives and behaviours towards their two sons and one daughter. They wanted their eldest son to become an engineer and wished for their daughter […]
Iran- Israel conflict: Will global oil supply be at risk
By: Flavio Macau Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following Iran’s weekend missile and drone attacks on Israel, heightening concerns of a wider conflict. As with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further conflict has the potential to destabilise oil prices and disrupt supply chains. In Australia, already grappling with a cost-of-living crisis, the ripple […]
