VTE- The latest tool for eradication of unemployment
By: M Ahmad Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) is certainly the best among the options when it comes to eradication of unemployment as it changes the very dynamics of education. It is defined as that aspect of education which leads to the acquisition of practical and applied skills as well as basic scientific knowledge. It […]
In the din of wicked loudspeakers, Islam loses its message of peace.
Verse 205 of Surah Al-A'raf of the Quran says “Remember your Lord deep in your very soul in all humility and awe, without raising your voice….” .
The State action on loudspeakers in North, South and Western India has finally permeated to Jammu and Kashmir. The Civic body of Jammu a few days ago decided to act on unauthorized use of loudspeakers and public address systems from public places like mosques, temples, gurudwaras, churches, and community halls. The issue is whether the […]
Modern Weird Teaching – A Hype Devoid of Reality
‘i would argue that stupidity is born out of bad reading, bad teaching and bad thinking’
From the bottom of my heart and soul, I respect and admire those teachers who are really eager to teach- A teacher who wants to be a motivator for others and is always happy with his job and is subsequently liked by his/her students and remembered as well. Are you that teacher? In my opinion […]
The ‘not-so-smart’ Public Transportation System of our ‘Smart City’
Every day, I travel from Buchpora to Lal Chowk and back, for attending my school, (GGHSS, Kothibagh Srinagar). Traveling an eleven-kilometer one-way distance daily has become a pathetic struggle and a cause of severe dismay to me because of the inadequate, poor quality public transport system available on the route. In fact, while travelling in […]
The History of Calendar-months, days
By: M Ahmad A calendar is a system of organizing days and is useful for keeping track of upcoming meetings, deadlines, and milestones. They help us visualize our schedule and remind us of important events such as holidays and vacation time. One important role calendars play in our daily work is to help us be […]
The hypocrisy of the Opposition narrative on fuel prices
Since early-2020, governments around the world have been in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to adapt to an evolving world order which is not of their making. Indiahas emerged among the most resilient countries – a reality that is reflected in the IMF’s latest growth projections thatIndia will be the fastest-growing major economy […]
India: Content Hub of the World is ‘Country of Honour’ at Cannes
The silent shores of the french riviera are all set to host the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. As the focus country at the Opening Night of ‘Marche Du Films’ this year, India intends to give the global audience a flavour of the country’s cinematic excellence, technological prowess, rich culture and illustrious heritage […]
Fault lines widening amongst Indian Muslim religious leaders
Recent outreach activities by Muslim leaders across India relays very disturbing and hopeless signs, instead of formulating a strategy to unify the Indian Muslims, these leaders are hell bent on further dividing them in various denominations and groupings.
As per the reports based on first-person accounts and news circulating on various social media platforms, the Indian Muslims across the country are worried about their and their future generation’s future in the country. The community as a whole is living under a siege mentality and is unable to fathom how to proceed further. One […]
Understanding the objectives, importance of NEP 2020
Education is a fundamental requirement for the development of an egalitarian society. In this context, three policies vis-à-vis NEP 1968, NEP 1986 and NEP 2020 have been introduced in India so far. The new NEP 2020, adopted on 29th July 2020 aims to universalize education from pre-school to secondary level by 2030. It envisions an […]
Amarnath Yatra: Faith traversing snow clad mountains
By: Jehangir Rashid Malik Surrounded by lofty mountains, breathtaking landscapes, gushing water streams and picturesque meadows the Kashmir valley of the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir has always been an abode of spirituality. The essence of spirituality has been a part and parcel of the region and over the years has bestowed the people […]
