Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr and the Bonds That Unite Us I Ahmed Wani This Eid-ul-Fitr, as the crescent moon ushered in a day of celebration on March 31, 2025, my phone buzzed with messages that transformed a festive day into something truly extraordinary. “Eid Mubarak!” they chimed, one after another, from friends near and far. Among them…
Gowhar BhatThere’s something unsettling happening in the world of religious preachers these days. What was once a space for quiet reflection and unity now seems more like a stage for performance. Preachers, instead of guiding their followers with humility, have turned faith into something else entirely—something competitive, something ego-driven. Instead of offering a hand to…
India has topped global remittances for over 25 years, driven by skilled migration to developed economies and the GCC. Despite inflation, remittances surged 63% since the pandemic, reaching nearly $100 billion for the third consecutive year. STC NEWS DESKNEW DELHI, APRIL 02 (STC): Indians working abroad have sent home a record $129.4 billion in 2024…
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 1 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the Zero-Ticket Travel Initiative (free bus service) for women from the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC).The initiative, fulfilling a key budget announcement, ensures free travel for women in all Smart City e-buses and J&K Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses…
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 01 (STC): Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts towards “human rights and democracy in Pakistan”, an advocacy group said.The announcement was made by Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), the advocacy group founded last December and affiliated with the Norwegian political…
