On October 16, Avi Dichter, Israeli Member of Parliament from the right-wing Likud Party, announced that Assaf’s special permit to enter the occupied Palestinian West Bank would be revoked. Assaf, originally from Gaza, now lives with his family in the United Arab Emirates. He achieved stardom in 2013, when he won the ‘Arab Idol’ singing […]
“I really wonder what gives us the right to wreck this poor planet of ours.” – Kurt Vonnegut Wetlands are among the most vulnerable and threated ecosystems. They provide us with a number of economic and ecological services including nutrient removal from water as well as carbon sink and ground water recharge. Wetlands regulate climate […]
There is no moral or ethical justification for the killing of innocent people, anywhere. Therefore, the murder of three people in the French city of Nice on October 29 must be wholly and unconditionally rejected as a hate crime, especially as it was carried out in a holy place, the Notre Dame Basilica. However, we […]
It is a classic Catch 22 situation for India, whether to support Trump who has been a vocal critic on multiple issues concerning India, or the seemingly more docile Joe Biden who has been an opponent of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Seldom has the history of the world been hooked to a single event. […]
Everybody in this world is potentially talented, but only a few make use of that talent to open the door of success and set an example. These brave souls are heralds of hope and happiness not only for themselves but also for those who are lost and overwhelmed by gloom and despair. Mohd Shafi Rather […]
“Please don’t leave me, stay with me for some time,” said the little child to the sun in a pleading way. She was sitting outside during the sunset, about to cry. But the sun couldn’t hear her voice as it was so far away. Oh! The sun left her, and the sky grew darker. The […]
Widely prevalent but mostly unacknowledged, emotional abuse of children takes many forms, from controlling them to ignoring them Maryam, an average 5th standard student, is socially very active and has many hidden talents. She also has a knack of being friends with everyone and loves painting and making things out of waste. But when it […]
Many times we correlate natural sciences to the usage of the word ‘science’. Generally, science is the systematic analysis of an object or phenomenon from observation and experimentation. Said Nursi very aptly said that the true purpose of the progress of science and technology is the growth and development of mankind. Science according to him […]
More young adults are experiencing knee pain, according to statistics as many as 1 in 3 young adults. Knee pain is commonly caused by imbalances in the muscles adjoining the knee, which have an effect on the kneecap. The most common reason for the pain is poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. Increased dependence on […]
Different views have been expressed in the past about a month on the judgement delivered by the Hon’ble High Court on the Roshni Act. Most such views give an impression that all the beneficiaries under the Roshni Act were encroachers or illegal occupants, but that is not a fact. Under the Roshni Act those occupants […]