India–Iran relations are not about choosing sides. They are about choosing stability and foresight in a volatile region — a test of India’s maturity as a rising global power. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer In 2026, 76 years have passed since the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran…
How Kashmir’s gardens can become spaces of reading, reflection, and shared learning Gowher Bhat There was a time when I lived in Delhi, and without fully realising it, I became part of something quietly transformative. It was not a structured initiative or a formal literary group, but a simple practice shared among a few friends…
The Second Innings: Earning Trust in Public Service Beyond the Chair. Retirement offers a second opportunity to serve society. But citizens are equally entitled to ask whether today’s convictions echo yesterday’s actions. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili The afternoon light was softening over the Bund when I spotted him at Café Txx. A retired bureaucrat of…
“An Islamic Framework for Strategic Thinking, Ethical Leadership, and Future-Oriented Decision Making” Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) “Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves.”(Qur’an 13:11) This verse reminds us that meaningful change begins with conscious thought, wise decisions, and responsible action. Foresight is one of the…
When Power Celebrates, Humanity Mourns Anil Kumar Sharma The world proudly calls itself modern, enlightened and interconnected. We celebrate remarkable achievements in science, technology, medicine and communication. Nations can reach the moon, artificial intelligence is transforming our lives, and information travels across continents in seconds. Yet, despite all this progress, humanity continues to stumble over…
