Global Indignation Over Saudi Development Plans
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build a large cube-shaped structure as part of a re-development project in the capital, Riyadh, triggering angry reactions from Muslims on social media, saying it resembles the Kaabah.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) announced the launch of the New Murabba Development Company, last week. The new company will oversee developing a new downtown area spread over 19 sq. km. in capital Riyadh Authorities claim that plans have been created keeping sustainability and environment in mind. The project would include green […]
Urban 20: Creating collaborative cities for a galvanised global order
The inaugural event of the Urban 20 Engagement Group was held in Ahmedabad on 9-10 February 2023. Urban 20, or U20, is among the most influential city-level diplomacy initiatives held annually. Receiving participation from Mayors and designated ‘City Sherpas’ from the G20 cohort, the deliberations at U20 inform G20 negotiations and are integral to the […]
Is Edu-Vaccine, the only solution?
By: Dr Bimal Chhajer Heart Disease is the leading cause of worldwide deaths with the number reaching more than 17.9 million every year. Many people wonder whether we are losing the war against this deadly disease because heart disease rates continue to grow despite improvements in medical technology and therapies. Thus, there is a dire […]
‘Kintsugi and Ikigai’- How Japanese art forms can help heal depression in Kashmir
By: Nasir Dar I recently went to watch Shahrukh Khan’s blockbuster movie Pathaan. The movie had SRK as a protagonist and his boss mentioned a Japanese term “Kintsugi”. This term caught my attention and I found that this can be a significant art to overcome the never-ending despair which is prevailing among the youth of […]
The ever-shining abode of faith- Narparistan
By: Prof. Bashir Ahmad Dar The auspicious arrival of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (R.A) heralded a new era in the history of Kashmir. Almost every sphere of the society had its impact felt as the immigrants who accompanied the great missionary settled in the state. The traditional account puts the number of people as seven […]
Indian Coal Sector Ensuring Environment Carethrough sustainable mining
By: Bhabani Prasad Pati Coal and lignite PSUs under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal are not only meeting the fast-escalating energy needs of the nation but also taking several measures for environmental conservation in the coal mining areas. Some notable environmental conservation success stories include the profitable use of surplus mine water for […]
Exploiting technology to undermine democracy
A recent disconcerting report based on an investigation carried by 30 global media outlets, including the Guardian and Der Spiegel, claims to have exposed a team of freelance units based in Israel, which disrupt elections and manipulate public opinion using disinformation campaigns. Undercover reporters recorded a group of covert cyber influence specialists as they pitched […]
Popular Kashmiri Ramayana: ‘Ramavatarcharit’
To be accurate, a notable and substantial tradition of writing narratives based on the life of lord Rama, can be traced in Kashmiri literature as early as the 19th century. Around seven Ramayanas are available: namely Ramavataracharita (1847 AD), Shankar-Ramayana (1870), Vishnupratap-Ramayana (1904–14), Ananda Ramavataracharita (1888), Rammayan-i–Sharma (1919–26), Tarachand Ramayana (1926–27), and Amar–Ramayana (1950). Ramavataracharit, […]
Shab-e-Miraj -Miraculous Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
By: M Ahmad Shab-e-Miraj or Isra Night observed in the Holy Month of Rajab by Muslims all over the world. According to Arabic dictionary, Isra means travelling at night or walking at night, and Miraj means rising and going up. Every year on the night of 26th of Rajab according to the Islamic calendar, Muslims […]
UAE-India CEPA: A year of remarkable progress
Why closer ties between India and the United Arab Emirates will continue to create opportunity and boost prosperity.
By: Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Mr. Piyush Goyal Exactly one year ago today, on February 18, 2022, the United Arab Emirates and India embarked on an exciting new chapter in our long and fruitful relationship. On that Friday evening in New Delhi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, President of the United Arab […]
