NEP a game-changer: preparing for a knowledge economy
When the PradhanMantriUjjwalaYojana (PMUY) was launched in 2016 under the leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi, our greatest challenge then was reaching the last woman standing in the queue in remotest recesses of the country with LPG cylinders. With a dedicated workforce and tremendous political will, the success of PMUY and the significant impact it had […]
President Xi’s presence in Hong Kong to send important signals
By: Aditya Vashisht As Hong Kong prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary of its return to the Chinese motherland, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be there. This would mark the first instance when the Chinese leader would step out of the mainland, which he hasn’t done since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. His visit […]
Why India should help Bangladesh solve Rohingya refugee crisis?
By: Dr. Shakuntala Bhabani Myanmar has been widely criticized for human rights crimes since the crackdown and forced displacement of Rohingya Muslims. Despite signing various agreement in 2017, 2018 respectively, Myanmar has remained hesitant to provide a suitable climate for the displaced Rohingya to return in a voluntary, safe, and dignified manner. Due to their […]
Why do students in Kashmir need mass counseling!
By: Zainab-Ul-Nisa The political and social scenario of Kashmir has never been stable, or at least the students of my age have never seen it so. Probably, this is the only region in the whole sub-continent where people have been grappling with issues including unnatural deaths, killings, arrests, drug menace, poverty, acute unemployment, and so […]
AmarnathYatra – an arduous journey towards peace
By: V. K. Magotra Kashmir, known famously as paradise on the earth is limping back to normalcy with all time high turnout of over 8 lakh tourists at present. Proper arrangements have been made by the Union territory of J&K for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Shrine by placing men and […]
Ending the menace of dowry system, saving lives
By: Shahnaza Bano Abu Huraira (RA) reported: The Prophet (S.A.W) said, ‘’whoever marries a woman on the condition of dowry he does not intend to pay to her, He is an adulterer. Whoever takes on a debt he does not intend to pay back to its owner, he is a thief.” (Source: Musnad-al-Bazzar 8721) Dowry […]
Magic of “THREE” and Gurez
“Three” spellings of Gurez Just as a love child is called out by many a loving name, so is our little Gurez. By that parameter the formal name or ‘school kanaam’ is Gurez. The other two are spoils of the first in what is considered affection or in endearment. Gurez: […]
Magic of “THREE” and Gurez
Gurez showered a rare clairvoyance. How was I to know that I would roll into its folds and venture into the Magic tunnel of “Three”? As I glided across the unbelievable beauty of Gurez, I picked up gems that surprisingly added up to the enchanting number – “Three”. This fascination kept gathering steam, irrespective of […]
Gati Shakti-Giving new speed to New India
By: Sarbananda Sonowal Gati Shakti, unprecedented Infra boom, multi-modal connectivity seamless integration of works is giving new speed to New India in the last 8 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has enhanced its engagement with South-East Asia for prosperity of all. As Prime Minister says, the destiny of the world […]
The pilgrimage & tour of corroborative narrations
Labbaika Allah Humma Labb’aik (Here I am, at your service, O’ Lord)
Ponder, O man tossed to the ground See the signs strewn all around Travel through the earth and see the woeful end Of mighty people, who, manifest signs didn’t comprehend Blessed are those for whom Allah has arranged A PILGRIMAGE, to perform; the rite ordained. The apt response to the clarion call of Allah-that was […]