The Prophetic Sunnah, Gratitude for the Blessing of Children, and the Responsibility of Parents. Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and from the consequences of our sins. Whomsoever Allah guides, none can…
Why Every Writer Should Avoid the Trap of ‘Info Dumps’ Gowher Bhat Every writer wants to inform, educate, and inspire readers. Whether writing a newspaper article, a novel, a blog post, or an essay, the goal is to communicate ideas clearly. Yet many writers unknowingly make one common mistake that weakens their work. They overwhelm…
For a bank can be built with bricks, computers and capital. Its reputation, however, is built patiently over decades by honest bankers. Anil Kumar Sharma If the first chapter of Indian banking belongs to institutions, reforms and technology, the second chapter undoubtedly belongs to the banker—the man and woman behind the counter who quietly carried…
My pre-dawn encounter with stray dogs that reflects a growing public health and governance challenge Dr Fiaz Fazili At 4.25 a.m. today, I reached for the latch of my front door, preparing to leave for the Fajr prayer. The door opened barely six inches before instinct told me not to move another step.A pack of…
Changing the face is easy; changing the system is difficult. And India’s education system now needs difficult and honest reform, not easy. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer The current situation in India’s education system is one where the problem isn’t confined to a single individual or a single ministry. It’s a multi-layered crisis, characterized by policy…
