The ongoing Russian war on Ukraine was triggered (at least from a Russian perspective) by the Ukrainian intentions of joining the USA-led western military bloc, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Accordingly, one of the primary objectives of the war has been to prevent Ukraine to apply for NATO membership given the threat it represents […]
India’s trade relations with the Arabian Peninsula trace their genesis back several millennia, when trade took place with Harappans by ships that travelled along the sea coast. The west coast region of India, especially Malabar and Konkan, were active trading hubs, where Arab traders oftentimes would visit on their way to South East Asia. This […]
Life is all about success, happiness and enjoyment. Happiness lies within us and not outside us. It is only our achievements and successes which can make our life comfortable and enjoyable. Small things make our life great and meaningful. A house is built brick by brick. Drops of water make an ocean. Small streams make […]
There was a time when I used to go to the ground and play from dawn till dusk. I would play cricket, football, hide-and-seek, mint/mid (local game) Gharm Ball, on the ground. Every so often I would fight with my friends over small misunderstandings and I used to say “Mea seath chay Katee”. As a […]
Marriage is the most sacred bond and wedding day is the beginning of a new chapter of life, which we must start with the blessings of Allah. But unfortunately we displease Allah on this day more than ever. Girls untangle their hair, put down hijab from their heads, wear dresses that are against their modesty. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]