International Day of Peace: September 21 Since time immemorial, mankind has been searching for an ideal society where man can lead a happier, worthier and more rewarding life. This can only be possible if there is peace and security in the world. Without peace no nation or individual can move forward. Each year the International […]
At the outset of year 2022, the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine turned the entire global attention towards these two countries, especially towards Russia, which was bashed by NATO countries as a major stormy petrel of global peace. On the contrary, Ukraine enjoyed the patronage of the US and other NATO countries. Thus […]
If we offer anything in charity with the expectation of rewards in return, it will not be considered as Sadaqah but a donation Offering unconditional kindness and love to others is charity. It is a conscious act, a choice made from the heart, without looking for recognition or compensation. When charity is performed sincerely, it […]
Imagine a sheep drags you by the neck and slashes your throat with a sharp-edged object… does it arouse an intense feeling of pain? It is not pain in reality, though; it doesn’t kill us, it doesn’t harm us. But what about the real assault (slaughtering) on speechless animals, which we are used to doing […]
September 16 marks the 40th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, the killing of around 3,000 Palestinians at the hands of Lebanon’s Phalangist militias operating under the command of the Israeli army. Four decades have passed, yet no measure of justice has been received by the survivors of the massacre. Many of them have […]
Grapes, writes Kalhana, ‘which were scarce even in heaven were common in Kashmir’ Harud, the harvesting season of Kashmir starts from mid-September to mid-November. The soil and climate of Kashmir have always been suitable for horticulture. Viticulture or winegrowing is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes. In old days Kashmir was known for its luscious […]
Inherited caste identity is an important determinant of life opportunity for a fifth of the world’s population, but is not given the same significance in global development policy debate as gender, race, age, religion or other identities. Narendra Jadhav, while advocating an end to the practice of using surnames, asserted that the caste system is […]
Representatives from each batch or class of students in an educational institute serve as mediators between teachers and students. They work to enhance communication between staff, coordinators, or heads of the institution with students, as teachers can’t reach everyone. Class representatives should strive to contribute to a system that prevents crises and maintain good relations […]
Democracy in ancient Greece served as one of the first forms of self-rule in the ancient world. The word “democracy” comes from two Greek words that mean people (demos) and rule (kratos). Democracy is the idea that the citizens of a country should take an active role in the government of their country and manage […]
“As soon as I left prison, I went to Nael’s grave. It is adorned with the colors of the Palestinian flag and verses from the Holy Quran. I told my little brother how much I loved and appreciated him, and that, one day, we would meet again in paradise.” The above is part of a […]