Happiness, dissension and social media
Lessons From the Life of Prophet of Islam (SAW)
By: Shabangi Mushtaq Narrated Al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad: I swear by Allah, I heard the Messenger of Allah (SAW) saying: “The happy man is he who avoids dissensions: happy is the man who avoids dissensions; happy is the man who avoids dissensions: but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance. Sahih (Al-Albani)” […]
Unlocking India’s Tourism Potential in Mission Mode
By: Puneet Chhatwal As one of the fastest emerging tourist destinations in the world, India’s travel and tourism sector offers promising growth; having crossed an inflection point, it is now poised for bigger things. India’s Budget 2023 has outlined various initiatives and schemes to develop tourism in Mission Mode. The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s re-iteration of […]
Nashville school shooting: Never ending US gun violence
By: Taslima Hyat Gun violence isn’t slowing down in America. So far this year, the US has seen at least 130 mass shootings, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit that tracks shootings in the US. The month of January this year had more mass shootings than in the previous five Januarys, dating back […]
What’s the Best Way Out from the War in Ukraine?
By: Joachim Schuster In view of the recent geopolitical upheavals, and particularly the war in Ukraine, it does not make sense (and does not promise much success) to build a new global security architecture based on the logic of a bipolar confrontation for several reasons… Firstly, a principal prerequisite for success of a confrontational “conflict […]
A friend in need is a friend indeed
By: Sufian Siddique The inauguration of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, has opened a new chapter of further strengthening economic cooperation between the two neighbours. The Friendship Pipeline will carry diesel from the Siliguri marketing terminal of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. in West […]
The unique bond between students and teachers
Perceiving teachers as ‘role models’ has a theory to it
By: Arshid Qalmi Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the lives of their students. They not only impart knowledge and skills but also serve as role models for their students. Teachers are perceived as role models by their students. Let’s explore why, from a psychological point of view. Social Learning Theory One reason why […]
Fake News- Thenew Challenge
By: Priyanka Saurabh Fake news is false or misleading information presented as news and often intended to damage the reputation of a person or entity or to make money through advertising revenue. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau shows that 2020 saw an almost three-fold increase in incidents of fake news and rumor-mongering as […]
Rise in cases of depression, anxiety
Depression is a common mental disorder that affects millions of people around the world, and Jammu and Kashmir is no exception. Prolonged unrest along with economic hardships as well as prevalence of drugs has led to a spike in the cases of depression here. Depression is a mental disorder that is characterized by persistent feelings […]
The New Education Policy 2020: A Step Towards Revolutionizing Education in India
By: Peer Saqib The Indian education system has always been a topic of debate due to its shortcomings and lack of innovation. The New Education Policy 2020, which was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 29, 2020, has been a much-awaited reform that aims to revolutionize the education system in India. The policy, which […]
Gangaur: Festival of the prosperity, life and Akhand Suhag
By: Priyanka Saurabh Gangaur is the ancient festival of Rajasthani pride. In every age, virgin girls and newlyweds, but a deep relation of entire human sensibilities has been associated with this festival. Although it is recognized as a cultural festival, it has also become a meaningful inspiration in the protection of life values and the […]
