I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library: Jorge Luis Borges A library, as we know, is a powerhouse of knowledge and ideas. The Maulana Azad Library of AMU in Aligarh is not just that; it is also a springhead of inspiration, hope, liveliness, wisdom, secularism and many other intangible things. […]
What shall I call you my dears? You are beautiful and fragrant flowers Your fragrance I smell, everywhere I go You are bright stars in the sky I see, Twinkling at dark nights, gladdening me. You are beautiful birds, with sweet voice like of a canary, Utterly captivating! Every time, my grieved heart yearns to […]
What do we study for? If somebody were to ask me this question, I would point-blank reply that we study just for money. This is a horrific fact. In our heart of hearts, we know what we are chasing. Through chicanery and sugar-coated propositions, we can make others believe of the ideal propensities we pretend […]
Uncomfortable situations of having to take tough calls for the environment, will unfortunately, but entirely of our own doing, become a regular part of our lives. The scorching heatwave that India has endured over the past few weeks and the massive floods in the eastern part of the country are just another example of the […]
Death, you always play games with me In just a blink of an eye, you are so close to me and as I close my eyes, spread my arms, to hug you, you are nowhere, not anywhere, gone. Leaving me in this pain, a friend now but a cruel friend. Why? What have I done […]
Mahfooz Ahmad Bakshi Today we are worried about tomorrow, and tomorrow we will be worried about the day after. We always fear about the future, so we never let ourselves be contented with the present. Then we roam around looking for priests, molvis, etc, to check if someone has stolen our happiness with the help […]
In a blog entry, reflecting on the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Bali, Indonesia on July 7-8, the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, seems to have accepted the painful truth that the West is losing what he termed “the global battle of narratives”. “The global battle of narratives is in full swing […]
Bullets, blood, burnt human bodies, destroyed cities and countries ended the World War 2. It was only after a world war that Homo sapiens thought of ending the destructive wars and come together to redress the grievances between countries and take every measure to stop wars so that people can live happily. The earth has […]
Remembering the Chipko Movement and legacy of people’s efforts for forest conservation Chipko movement was not some instantaneous movement which by chance was led by women. There had been a lot of work done in the past by activists to put the local women on the forefront. One such leader was Mira Behn, a disciple […]
Education is the key to achieving full human potential. Access to quality education is the solution for continued growth in economy, social justice and equality, scientific advancement, national integration, and cultural preservation. At the same time, the need for a skilled workforce is in greater demand. Vocational training is the instructional programme that prepares one […]