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Sunni-Shia Engagement: Bridging Divides In Times Of Conflict

A Deobandi scholar meets Iran's representative. The message is clear: Muslims are not destined for fragmentation. Unity is a conscious choice. This moment calls...

When Progress Shakes Foundations: Banihal’s Flyover Brings Fear, Not Just Connectivity

The project spans 2.35 kilometres with an estimated cost of ₹224–250 crore. Inaugurated on 5 January 2025. Local residents say their concerns were ignored....

From First Steps To Future Dreams: Reimagining Learning For Every Child

The harbingers of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 are in our classrooms today. Let us give them the golden wings to soar. Dharmendra Pradhan Every year,...

The Caregiver’s Paradox: When Women’s Health Comes Last

Delayed diagnosis. Advanced disease. Preventable complications. Women's health is foundational to family well-being. When women are prioritised, health systems strengthen. Dr Akeel Naveed Raja In every...

Census 2027: A Transformative Knowledge Infrastructure For India’s Research Ecosystem

From political science to economics, sociology to environmental studies, the census provides the statistical compass for navigating India's demographic transitions, spatial transformations, and governance...

Freedom Without Boundaries Is Not Freedom—It Is Neglect

Children feel safer with clear boundaries. Excessive freedom leads to misuse, emotional instability, and poor decision-making. Teach responsibility early. Model self-control. Boundaries protect a...

Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali: The Four Pillars Of Islam Who Cannot Be Compared

Abu Bakr (RA) led prayers by the Prophet's order. Umar (RA) was called the would-be prophet. Uthman (RA) purchased the Well of Rumah. Ali...

Why Sopore Deserves District Status

Despite possessing the infrastructure of a district and the economic might of a trade giant, Sopore remains tethered to an overburdened Baramulla Dr Ajaz Afzal...

The Last Bell Of SP College

From the first ‘hello’ to the final farewell, a tribute to the friendships that defined an era Sahil Jahangir It all began on a crisp morning,...

B. Voc degrees in J&K: A revolutionary step that remains unfulfilled

Lack of awareness. Poor infrastructure. Weak industry links. The B.Voc programme has huge potential—but without urgent implementation, that potential will be wasted. Arfat Wani The introduction...

War Begins In The Mind Before It Manifests On The Battlefield

A philosophical reflection on power, memory, inequality, and the wounded soul of humanity Shabeer Ahmad Lone "War is not merely the clash of armies; it is...

War Beneath The Rock: Why Iran’s Underground Fortresses Challenge Modern Warfare

Fordow sits beneath 80–90 meters of hard rock. Natanz extends tens of metres below surface. The GBU-57 penetrator loses efficiency against competent rock. In...

Friday Sermons Have Stagnated. The Muslim Youth Are Paying The Price

For a hundred years, the same topics—wudhu, prayer, zakat—have been repeated. Youth are overwhelmed by modern advancements. Islam is rich with political, economic, and...

Control vs Custodianship: Tata Debate Is About Governance Clarity, Not Performance

Tata Trusts hold majority stake but are not promoters; fiduciary duty to charitable beneficiaries, not shareholders Basharat Shah The current debate around the Tata Group is...

The Price Tag On Humanity: Materialism Has Turned Life Into A Transaction

From religion to moral values, everything now revolves around wealth. A person without money finds that their wisdom, philosophy, and moral values amount to...

The Disorientation Of Contemporary Life: Civilization In Search Of Its Soul

From Heidegger to Nasr, from Rumi to Iqbal, from Guénon to Illich—a convergence of voices across traditions argues that the crises of our age...

Power Of Flexibility In A Fast-Paced World!

Sometimes, the beauty lies in accepting what comes our way and making the best out of it. Flexibility and empathy transform ordinary moments into...

Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Are Building Blocks Of Intellectual Structure

Students promoted without foundational skills; gaps become insurmountable by higher education. Teachers, institutions must embrace result-oriented, objective-specific teaching. Mohd Ishq Shah Education has been the topmost...

How The West Defines And Demonises ‘Terrorism’ To Whitewash Its Crimes

A deep dive into the biased narratives, selective outrage, and political motives that shape our understanding of international crises and terrorism Raqif Makhdoomi Terms like "Islamic...

The King Who Ruled Nothing: A Study Of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Life 

A poignant journey through his life, poetry, and enduring legacy as a tragic hero of India's colonial history        Tallat ul Sideeqa Abu Zafar Siraj ud-Din...

In Memory Of A Friend And Mentor

An ode to a man whose humility, humour, and humanity continue to inspire beyond borders and time Zeeshan Rasool Khan On 30th March at 4:45 pm,...

Why The Strait Of Hormuz Is The World’s Most Fragile Energy Corridor

It handles between 17 and 20 million barrels of oil per day—roughly one-fifth of internationally traded oil—making it the world’s most consequential maritime passage....

Why Kashmir Came To Be Known As ‘Iran-e-Saghir’

From Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani's arrival in the fourteenth century to the Persianate zenith under Mughal patronage, Kashmir absorbed and reshaped Iranian influences. The...

Time To Empower Masjid And Village Committees For Social Impact

By expanding their focus from maintenance to meaningful community engagement, and by ensuring capable leadership, they can transform local institutions into pillars of support,...

India’s Transgender Law Under Threat: A Step Back From Constitutional Dignity

New amendments narrow legal protections, risking marginalisation and reinforcing outdated biological definitions A protest against the transgender rights bill passed in Parliament, in Mumbai, India,...

Revolutionising School Education In J&K With Full-Fledged Vocational Streams

There is a need to expand trades, industry-relevant skills, and infrastructure to prepare students for a self-reliant future Arfat Wani Vocational education is a crucial...

What Is Fear? A Self-Created Ocean, A Shadow That Points Toward Light

We have accepted fear as inevitable – the student fears exams, parents fear children's futures, the elderly fear abandonment. Yet fear has no separate...

Iran: From Qajar To Revolution—A Brief History Of Clerical Authority, Constitutional Struggle, And The Legacy Of 1953

Qajar dynasty (1785–1925) institutionalised Shia clerical hierarchy. Constitutional Revolution (1905–1906) forced parliamentary governance. 1921 coup established Pahlavi rule. 1951 oil nationalisation. 1953 CIA–MI6 coup...

Bab El-Mandeb: Iran’s Next Front?

Iran’s threat to activate a secondary front at Bab el-Mandeb signals a doctrine of horizontal escalation. Disruption here would not remain local; it would...

Zakat And The Institutional Dependence: Are The Poor Being Overlooked?

When institutions grow, but the poor remain hungry, we must ask—are we preserving religion, or neglecting its purpose? Er Ishfaq Khaliq Zakat, one of the fundamental...

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