By Mansoor QadirIn a world where submission is rewarded and resistance is punished, one nation has emerged—not by the strength of its economy or the support of global alliances, but by sheer willpower and unwavering defiance. That nation is Iran.Despite living under economic sanctions for over four decades, Iran has continued to challenge the dominance…
योगेन्द्र यादव वाह, क्या जुगलबंदी है! अमरीका के साल चल रही व्यापार वार्ता के कृषि वाले पक्ष पर नीति आयोग के पेपर को पढ़कर मेरी पहले प्रतिक्रिया यही थी। उधर अमरीकी सरकार घुड़की देती है कि भारत अमरीका से अपने कृषि आयात पर शुल्क कम करे, वरना … ! इधर भारत के ही सरकारी एक्सपर्ट…
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,…
