The atrocious sharing of mocking, humiliating videos on social media

The atrocious sharing of mocking, humiliating videos on social media

It is the basic essentiality of a civilised, cultured, peaceful and educated society that its each and every member stay away from social evils and immorality. History is witness to the fact when the people of a society lack moral values, social evils start strengthening their roots, which ultimately leads to the downfall of that […]

Playing Chess to Checkmate Depression

Playing Chess to Checkmate Depression

I was a depressed dude. Depression would creep into my veins as water fills a hole. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to snap out of it. It was my psyche that had been made weak by the world of whys and why-nots; this-should-be-done and this-should-not-be-done; always swirling through my mind. I was having intense […]

‘Social Protection’ against child labour

‘Social Protection’ against child labour

International Labour Organisation director general Guy Ryder says that ‘social protection’ is one of the most powerful measures to prevent child labour. The year 2022 saw large-scale activism for elimination of child labour from international to national-level initiatives. The Government of South Africa hosted the 5th global conference on the elimination of child labour. It […]

Food Allergy: Health Impact and Regulatory Framework

Food Allergy: Health Impact and Regulatory Framework

A food allergy is an immune reaction that occurs shortly after eating a specific food. Even a small amount of the allergy-causing food might cause symptoms such as bloating, hives, and enlarged airways. A food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis in some people. Food allergies are becoming more […]

Palestinians ‘Are Bound to Win’: Why Israelis Are Prophesying the End of Their State

Palestinians ‘Are Bound to Win’: Why Israelis Are Prophesying the End of Their State

While it is true that Zionism is a modern political ideology that has exploited religion to achieve specific colonial objectives in Palestine, prophecies continue to be a critical component of Israel’s perception of itself, and of the state’s relationship to other groups, especially Christian messianic groups in the United States and worldwide. The subject of […]

Agro Forestry: Zero-Budget Farming

Our farmers in Jammu and Kashmir have strived very hard despite all odds and hurdles to be among the most successful farmers in the country. The success is despite the farmers having small land holdings, even below the national average. They have, however, diverse crops and have integrated animals and trees in their farming system […]

The understated love and duty of the father

The understated love and duty of the father

Going out to different places with my father is one of my earliest memories. I recall travelling to parks, shopping, eating fast food, and other activities like these. Over time, I went to him whenever I had a wish and he fulfilled it. He taught me a lot of things about life and the world. […]

The End of Laissez-Faire: Russia’s Attempt at Reshaping the World Economy

The End of Laissez-Faire: Russia’s Attempt at Reshaping the World Economy

Starting on May 31, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov embarked on a tour to Gulf Cooperation Council countries, where he visited Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, among others. Lavrov’s main objective of these visits is to strengthen ties between Russia and GCC nations amid a global race for geopolitical dominance. The Middle East, especially […]

The Writing on the Snow

The Writing on the Snow

Man has been given a limited number of years which are also melting away like snow with the passing of each day “O Wind! If winter comes, can summer be far behind?” This line is from a poem which means that we should not lose hope in the face of adversity. In fact, we need […]

How the Last Year Redefined the Struggle for Palestinian Freedom

How the Last Year Redefined the Struggle for Palestinian Freedom

What took place between May 2021 and May 2022 is nothing less than a paradigm shift in Palestinian resistance. Thanks to the popular and inclusive nature of Palestinian mobilization against the Israeli occupation, resistance in Palestine is no longer an ideological, political or regional preference. In the period between the signing of the Oslo Accords […]