Opinion

Shabeer Ahmad Lone Transformative figures have emerged where historical crises met timeless vision. The Buddha taught impermanence and liberation (Dhammapada 277), Confucius and Laozi sought moral and cosmic harmony, Jesus proclaimed…

Dr. Muhammad Maroof Shah Philosophy for ancients and Plato is not a mere theoretical rational inquiry but a realization, intellection or noetic vision that transcends subject-object duality and demands something like ethical discipline.…

Firdous Ahmad Malik Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a mighty king who was famous not only for his wealth and wisdom but also for his love of hunting. The king had a grand palace, tall walls, strong soldiers, and lush…

"From Enheduanna’s enduring divine voice to Ban Zhao’s call for women’s education, Hypatia’s reason, Diotima’s ascent to the eternal, Rabia’s love of God, Lal-Ded’s inner vision, Murasaki’s perception of life’s beauty, Teresa’s…

Peerzada Mohsin Shafi The announcement of a satellite township at Bemina in August last year had created a wave of anticipation across Srinagar. With a memorandum of understanding signed between the Srinagar Development Authority and…

In our most vulnerable moments, we turn to two things: faith and medicine. After God, it is a pill, a syrup, or a surgical procedure that becomes our hope for healing. We trust the medical industry with our lives, often at a great financial…

"Science, philosophy, religion all have limits; only art is limitless." "Philosophy makes one old; poetry brings back youth." -Iqbal in a letter to Attiyah Faizi. "Iqbal was also a sincere witness of his era; he was more than just Hamlet…

Column Name: Mystic Thoughts Next to scriptures and writings of great saints Plato should be read by everyone who can read. In fact one of the best uses of education is opportunity to read Plato. Plato is a mirror into…

The strength of any democracy lies not in how it rewards conformity but in how it treats dissent. A democracy worth its name must be able to absorb criticism, withstand scrutiny, and allow its representatives to challenge authority…

Firdous Ahmad Malik Kashmir, with its mountains, rivers, and orchards, is not only known for its natural beauty but also for the simple, creative ways in which its people once found joy. Long before televisions, mobile phones, and video…