Title of book: Unifying the Muslim Ummah Author: Dr Mehboobah Akhter Publisher: Adam Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi “O Aaron! What kept you back, when you saw them (the Israelites) going wrong?” asked Prophet Moses to his brother Aaron. (Qur’an, 20:92). “Did you disobey my order?” continued Moses (Qur’an, 20:93). Such is the significance of […]
NADEEM QAYOOM & SHRISTI GUPTA Freedom isn’t the ability to accept. It’s the ability to deny. Have you ever felt constrained to accept the will of your elders or close ones? Well, the majority of us do feel the same. It becomes difficult to say NO to one known to us when he/she asks us […]
One hand on the horn, one hand waving a greeting; one ear on cell phone, one ear listening to loud music; foot on the accelerator, eyes on chic-looking pedestrians; and conversation with someone in the next car! Welcome to my city! Forget orderly driving, it’s more a cerebral reflex or a universal understanding (or visceral […]
Dr Shakuntala Bhabani In the past, India and Bangladesh’s relationship has been based on a common sociocultural legacy, respect for one another, and significant cooperation in every practical area. India’s Neighborhood First policy places a lot of emphasis on Bangladesh. Additionally, it is India’s principal trade partner in South Asia. The two nations have frequently […]
The Palestine National Football Team has, once more, done the seemingly impossible by qualifying for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. By any standards, this is a great achievement, especially as the Palestinians have done it with style and convincing victories over Mongolia, Yemen and the Philippines, without conceding a single goal. However, for Palestinians, this […]
When describing the advancement of Islam, historians can’t ignore Mahmut Ustaosmanoglu, also known as Sheikh Mahmud Effendi. In fact, he is the first figure, not only in Turkey but also in the whole Islamic world, who propagated the Sunnah and Taqwa in its real sense and through practical ways. Mahmud Effendi lived in Istanbul and […]
No matter how far I go, I carry you with me in my thoughts. A short glance turned into a lingering gaze and the gaze into reverie. It happens always if two souls are destined to meet. The sun was setting, painting the sky crimson. On the wooden bench, under the shade of chinar, she […]
Name of the book: ‘Adam Smith: What He Thought and Why It Matters’ Author: Jesse Norman Published by: Penguin, 2019 Mystery, ambiguities and misunderstandings often overshadow the real selves of great thinkers and reformers. Admirers, as well as adversaries, understand and interpret great men’s teachings and writings according to their own intellectual capabilities, preconceived […]
We had heard that marriage is a legal contract between two individuals. But a few days ago we heard of a concept of self-marriage, which is called sologamy or sometimes known as autogamy, or self-uniting marriage. It is the act of marrying oneself in a public ceremony. It is the same as other marriages but […]
The Constitutional guarantee against discrimination under Article 15 (1) is limited to certain grounds of discrimination, but an intersectional lens can address the grievances of individuals who have faced violence and discrimination on multiple grounds We as part of Indian Jurisprudence have always focused on segmented groups to promote diversity and equality. However, equality […]