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SHABEER AHMAD LONE The Qur'an invites humanity to an inclusive understanding through verses that celebrate diversity (49:13), emphasize intellectual striving (29:69), uphold knowledge (39:9), advocate wisdom and dialogue (16:125), and…

Dr Sandip Kumar Mishra Trump 2.0’s seemingly unpredictable and disruptive policies and actions have caused visible anxiety in East Asia among both allies and rivals of the US. Trump has begun implementing a reciprocal tariff plan without…

Aasif Ahmad Shah Rang De Basanti is a film directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra and Released on January 26, 2006. The meaning of the film is ‘Paint me Saffron’. The film revolves around the Characters of Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi,…

Zubair Mohammad Education is often regarded as the great equalizer, but in reality, a child’s home environment plays a crucial role in shaping their academic journey. As a high school teacher, I have observed first-hand that children from…

 Mohammad Sayeed Bhat The beauty of a region lies in its cultural diversity and traditions. Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh stand as proof of this, where different cultures have lived together for over centuries, shaping the region's political,…

Mohd Sayeed Bhat "Islam does not oppress women, but patriarchal interpretation of it does." - Fatema Mernissi What comes to mind when you think about women—love or suffering, sex or gender, mythos or logos, rights or duties? Regardless…

Aasif Ahmad Shah ‘Gulmohar’, a Hindi family drama directed by Rahul V. Chittella, unfolds over 132 minutes, centering on the Batra family’s final four days in their ancestral home of 34 years. From the outset, the film signals their…

By Shahbaaz Bashir Shah Ramadan is a sacred and spiritually enriching month in which Muslims worldwide seek closeness to Allah through fasting, prayer, charity, and self-discipline. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and holds…

Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Aristotle’s assertion that “educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” underscores the importance of holistic learning. Education should not be limited to intellectual development; it must also…

Zubair Mohammad Schools in Kashmir reopened on March 7, 2025, after nearly three months of winter vacations. As students and teachers returned to their classrooms, they were soon met with the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. This…