Opinion

Tamanna Hazarika “The rise of these sultanas did not just change who sat on the throne; it also marked a move from a very strict style of government toward a more orderly, law-based system.” Between 1641 and 1699 the Aceh…

Muzafer Ahmad Lone “Our apples may be famous across the world, but the minds we nurture in our classrooms are South Kashmir’s true, enduring harvest.” The autumn breeze is just beginning to sweep through the orchards of South…

Afreen Jan When we remember medieval kingdoms, our attention often turns to their rulers, their victories, and the monuments that have survived the passage of time. Yet, history is never made by kings alone. Behind the authority…

Tamanna Hazarika "The contribution of Muslim women to the Azad Hind Fauj is therefore an important part of the wider history of India’s freedom struggle. They served as soldiers, nurses and supporters and faced difficult…

Muzafar Ahmad Lone “The algorithm is a mirror; it reflects what we engage with, what we produce, what we amplify.” We scroll, and we sigh. We click, and we cringe. Our screens, once windows to the world, sometimes feel like…

Priyanka G Bansal and Aparna Mukherjee We need a better understanding of changing dietary patterns, vulnerable groups and the drivers of unhealthy diets. We need to know what works, for whom, where and at what scale. Stronger…

S Ahmad India's demographic strength is often described in numbers. The country has one of the world's largest young populations, and that young population can become one of the country's greatest economic assets in the decades…

Mohammad Hanief The ultimate purpose of schooling is not merely to prepare children for examinations but to prepare them for life. In the digital age, that means ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, think,…

Shaheena Nabi The journey from home-based work to digital business shows that women can turn their skills into opportunities when they have access to markets, financial support and confidence. Digital technology allows women to…

Laiba Khan If tourism takes shape along with the youth, every booking in the hotels, trek reservation, handicraft sold and homestay occupied can give far more than merely generate economic activity—it can give real economic…