In Praise of the Prophet (PBUH): Part III

In Praise of the Prophet (PBUH): Part III

Humanity benefited from the teachings and the life of the Prophet (PBUH), who guided it to the right path. Therefore, human beings express gratitude to him in many ways. Showering praises and Darood-u-Salaam on him is one such way. His followers attained highest pinnacles of prosperity in this world and highest status in the hereafter […]

Worried NPS government employees

Worried NPS government employees

A person remains quite healthy and active through the productive age of his life, so can easily earn his livelihood. During this period of his life, he remains completely independent and can shoulder every responsibility not only for his own survival but also of his family. But with the passage of time, as the law […]

ALL ABOUT A DOG

ALL ABOUT A DOG

Look at the little canine that walks upright and very stiffly; its head slightly raised, tail held erect and quite rigid, hairs bristling, pricked ears directed forwards and eyes fixated. It is exhibiting a formidable and dangerous appearance. But when it understands that the apparent enemy is its master, its whole bearing is reversed. The […]

Exploring the surroundings of Huen Heng Peak

Exploring the surroundings of Huen Heng Peak

Mount Huen Heng overlooks two beautiful meadows of Pir Panjal   In the lap of Pir Panjal, right in front of the famous Huen Heng peak, there are many unspoiled captivating meadows. Among them two are worth mentioning: Panchan Pather and Nuss Pather. These two meadowlands lie next to each other. Almost 25 kilometres away […]

Literature makes you healthy

Literature makes you healthy

Health is being healthy (probably wealthy nowadays). It is running miles and not feeling you can’t do it anymore. It is eating foods and not falling ill. For most of us, if our health is to be made healthy, then we better do something for it, whether it is consulting a doctor or opening the […]

Heart Attack: Some basic facts

Heart Attack: Some basic facts

Acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as heart attack, occurs when the heart is starved of oxygen because blood flow through one or more of the coronary arteries — a group of vessels that surround and supply the heart — is blocked. The lack of oxygen causes chest pain and results in irreversible damage, eventually leading […]

The Ethnic Cleansing of Masafer Yatta: Israel’s New Annexation Strategy in Palestine

The Ethnic Cleansing of Masafer Yatta: Israel’s New Annexation Strategy in Palestine

The Israeli Supreme Court has decided that the Palestinian region of Masafer Yatta, located in the southern hills of Hebron, is to be entirely appropriated by the Israeli military and that a population of over 1,000 Palestinians is to be expelled. The Israeli Court decision, on May 4, was hardly shocking. Israel’s military occupation does […]

In Praise of Leisure

In Praise of Leisure

Leisure gives space and time for reflection and the unveiling of our inner genius, but there has to be an equilibrium struck between steering our mind in some instances and letting the mind steer us at others One fine afternoon, when the great scientist Albert Einstein was “just chilling” and randomly observing a window cleaner […]

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A weekend of ‘jubilation’, crowed CNN as it described Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee last weekend. The highlight, limited by the aging queen’s mobility issues, was her appearance on the balcony, where she waved to all her British subjects gathered to watch the archaic spectacle. Britain is no longer an empire, but the British would […]

Old-age homes in Kashmir? Shame on us!

Old-age homes in Kashmir? Shame on us!

Construction of old-age homes in our valley has sent shockwaves among commoners, intellectuals and soulful souls of our society. It means we have begun to restrict space for our old parents in our homes. The move has brought humiliation and ignominy to our collective conscience, and our heads are bowed in shame. Devotees and disciples […]