By Dr. A. K. Merchant* Every year on 23 January the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock, which is a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to global catastrophe, with midnight representing that point which was set to 89 seconds for this year. This is the closest the clock has ever…
By Najmuddin A. Farooqi. I am deeply concerned for Iran and the Iranian people. I believe that every human life is as precious as my own. I pray to the Almighty Allah to save and protect humanity in these troubling times.Today, Iran finds itself increasingly isolated not due to external forces alone, but largely because…
Israel has been starving us for months. It cut off all aid to Gaza in March, only to recently approve a US-led, militarized aid site run by the so-called “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.” The consequences are not abstract, they are visceral, immediate and devastating. On 27 May in Rafah, thousands of hungry and desperate people surged…
By Yogendra Yadav. Nirmal Verma (1929-2005) is an unlikely thinker to turn to for reclaiming our positive nationalism. Many would consider him unfit for this project, as his ideas could be appropriated by the other, narrow-minded nationalism. That is precisely why we need to revisit Verma, the thinker, when we mark this October the 20th…
Introduction: Challenging Misconceptions A recurring concern within the Indian Muslim community is the perceived lack of modern educational institutions established by Muslims, especially when compared with other religious minorities. However, such criticisms often arise not from a detailed, objective analysis but rather from frustration and disillusionment as reflected in familiar narratives in public discourse and…
J &K, June 13, 2025 : In the untouched highlands of Bhaderwah, framed by the mighty Pir Panjal range, lies Seoz Dhar — a meadow of breathtaking beauty, serenity, and untapped potential. It is a place that could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with Gulmarg or Pahalgam. But unlike its counterparts, Seoz remains disconnected from…
Najmuddin A Farooqi The inclusion of the word secular in the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in 1976 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic evolution. Intended to reaffirm the commitment to equal treatment of all religions, the term’s meaning and implementation have remained contentious. Rooted in the Nehruvian ideal of “equal respect…
Bhaderwah, June 12: Despite repeated calls for environmental conservation and the routine observance of Environment Day awareness events, ground realities in Bhaderwah valley paint a starkly different picture. Alarming visuals have emerged showing open dumping of waste directly into water bodies — a clear violation of environmental norms and a reflection of administrative apathy.Every year,…
टिकारी: ( बिहार) कांग्रेस पार्टी का घर – घर झंडा अभियान, जन आक्रोश चौपाल एवं महिलाओं को माई – बहन मान योजना से जोड़ने के लिए पूर्व जिला पार्षद सह प्रदेश कांग्रेस प्रतिनिधि, सत्येंद्र नारायण ने कोंच प्रखंड अंतर्गत परसामा, मुड़ेरा, अदई, बाली, दिग्घी सहित कई गांवों का दौरा किया। श्री नारायण ने कई घरों…
By Najmuddin A Farooqi. The 21st-century Muslim youth is witnessing a quiet but profound renaissance a revival of enquiry, scientific reasoning, and intellectual curiosity. This shift marks more than a modern trend; it reflects a historical legacy inherited from the Islamic Golden Age, a period when Muslim societies led global advancements in science, medicine, philosophy,…
