A wake up call for Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Water is life. Water nourishes our bodies, fields, and ecosystems. And yet, as we celebrate World Water Day, we must use our brains to the water scenario in Kashmir the “Paradise on Earth” still in the equilibrium of a burgeoning water crisis today. As much as the grand rivers, green meadows, […]
I’tikaf: A closer connect with Allah (SWT)
By: Waris Nissar In the bustling world we live in, where distractions are abundant and time is fleeting, few practices offer Muslims a chance to disconnect from the material and reconnect with the spiritual like I’tikaf does. This revered practice, which involves secluding oneself in a mosque for worship, prayer, and reflection, is particularly significant […]
The Story of Bhagat Singh’s Prison Notebook
By: Kalpana Pandey On the occasion of the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh and his comrades Sukhdev and Rajguru, let us briefly explore Bhagat Singh’s jail diary. This diary, similar in size to a school notebook, was given to Bhagat Singh by jail authorities on September 12, 1929, with an inscription stating “404 pages for […]
India’s Textile Revolution: The Rise of a Prosperous Bharat
By: Giriraj Singh A decade ago, India’s population stood at around 125 crore, and consumer spending was largely driven by necessity rather than desire. Shopping habits were predictable – new clothes for festivals, carefully planned expenses, and a focus on savings over splurging. Luxury brands were admired from a distance, and high-end fashion remained confined […]
The Silent Shift
By: Dr Aftab jan, Asiya Ashraf Introduction: The Silent Crisis of Premature Greying For generations, grey hair was a symbol of wisdom and aging, typically appearing in the later years of life. But today, something alarming is happening—teenagers and young adults are seeing silver strands in their 20s, even in their teens. From college students […]
The last resort
By: K S S Pillai People in democratic countries are empowered to decide their country’s fate. Politics in those countries is expected to be a part-time profession of every citizen who protects the rights and privileges of free men. Unfortunately, this is not always true. When a politician asked reporters the other day with a […]
Why suicide rates so high in bipolar disorder?
By: Marcos del Pozo Banos, Ann John, Swansea Universit Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for his experimental cuisine, recently shared his experience of being sectioned under the UK’s Mental Health Act, saying it was “the best thing” that could have happened to him. His openness about living with bipolar disorder highlights the little-discussed fact […]
Sacrificing Learning for Convenience
By: Nasrullah Shaffaq As a father, educator, and advocate for child development, I have spent years observing the impact of digital technology on students. Parents today fight an uphill battle to limit screen time at home, yet the moment their children step into a classroom, they are surrounded by glowing screens—iPads in nursery school, online […]
Have We Forgotten the Essence of Ramadan?
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi Ramadan is a month of divine mercy, the crown jewel of all months, when the heavens seem to draw closer to the earth. Not long ago, its arrival would bring a palpable shift in the air—a blend of joy and reverence, hope and self-accountability. The mere mention of its approach […]
Save the Planet: Let’s make it green
By: Mohammad Hanief Planting trees is a fundamental and effective way to combat climate change, restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. Trees play a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, thus helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilize the climate. Additionally, trees provide […]