Opinion

Mohammad Hanief “ISRO’s evolution from a development-focused agency to a trusted commercial launch provider reflects a quiet but consequential transformation.” India marked a defining moment in the evolution of its space…

Dr. Aadil Zeffer “Libraries, learning spaces, and shared knowledge are not cultural luxuries; they are social infrastructure, as vital to dignity and resilience as roads or clinics.” The most meaningful charity is not consumed…

Mohammad Hanief Substandard electric blankets and heaters have emerged as silent ignition sources. Widely sold in local markets, many lack basic safety features such as automatic cut-offs. Prolonged overnight use turns bedrooms…

Aadil Rashid “Adolescence is allowed emotional space precisely because it is assumed that adulthood will restore obedience. Adrenaline is permitted; autonomy is not. Caste, meanwhile, remains non-negotiable.” As a medical…

Javaid Jawad "Our education system has quietly shifted from learning to scoring, from understanding to outperforming. In this race, children from privileged backgrounds start ahead, armed with resources and support. Those from…

Firdous Ahmad Najar "Private tutoring, once remedial and occasional, has evolved into a full-fledged parallel education system. Fuelled by competition, exam anxiety, and commercial interests, it increasingly overshadows…

S. Ahmad "India’s first electric train ran in 1925 on a short suburban stretch in Bombay. At Independence, only 388 route kilometres were electrified. A century later, nearly the entire Broad Gauge network runs on electric…

Peerzada Aarif "Almost all major nallahs of the valley have dried up, leaving behind lifeless streambeds. The loss of flowing water has wiped out aquatic life and reduced fish production drastically. What once sustained…

Rayees Ahmad Kumar "The novel’s playful, conversational tone lulls the reader into comfort, only to later reveal an unexpected emotional weight. What begins as humour slowly unfolds into a deeply personal and haunting…

S. Ahmad "Credit alone cannot build globally competitive enterprises. MSMEs require patient capital—equity that allows them to invest, innovate, and scale. The Self Reliant India Fund bridges this gap, making growth, not…