27/11/2023
Asad Mirza
Last week’s elections in Netherlands threw up a rather surprising victory i.e. Greet Wilders, a known rightist and Islamophobe. Perhaps his victory marks the continuing trend of right-wing politicians coming to power in Europe, particularly during the last two years, on the basis of appealing to the masses on populist slogans, but offering nothing concrete.
Last week, veteran Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders vowed to be prime minister of the Netherlands eve...
25/11/2023
Asad Mirza
The World Children’s Day, on 20th November this year, was observed during the Israel’s war on Gaza, in which estimatedly 5,500 children have been killed. International humanitarian agencies are concerned about the unfolding tragedy but it looks as if the international community is sleeping and not bothered about taking any concrete action in this regard.
Reportedly the 50 days-old war in Gaza has claimed the lives of 5,500 children, since 7th October, according to a P...
20/11/2023
Asad Mirza
The Palestinian conflict has entered its 45th day with rising casualties on the Palestinian side. After the initial death of 1,200 Israelis in the attack by Hamas on 7th October, the numbers of killed on the Palestinian side stands at 11,000. Though many nations have paid lip service to the plight of the Palestinians, only one i.e. South Africa, has clearly taken diplomatic actions against Israel, besides calling for an immediate stop to the Israeli aggression.
Afte...
29/10/2023
By Sanjay Pandita
In the mystical land of Kashmir, where great personalities have adorned the realms of literature, poetry, art, and mysticism, one name remains sadly forgotten, the unsung divine saint - Pandit Krishan Joo Razdan. Amidst the celebrations of renowned literary figures, his name has been left unmentioned, and his day never commemorated.
The profound irony lies in the lack of recognition from platforms and cultural academies that are meant to honor and celebrate the contrib...
24/10/2023
Asad Mirza
Egypt hosted the Cairo Peace Summit to express solidarity with the Palestinians in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and also to strive for to find solutions to the ongoing human crisis in Gaza, but the outcome left much to be desired.
The Cairo Peace Summit, hosted by Egypt and held in the New Administrative Capital, east of the Egyptian capital Cairo, was chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi.
It was attended by virtually every Arab nation and the...
22/10/2023
Oh! temple bells of Jammu pray roll on,
And from my feelings echoing, then return.
This life is rough and tough and really stern,
So for the sake of harassed self toll on - from Kunwar Viyogi's book of Sonnets River Sage
A poet so self-aware of his love for Duggar land once lived a life, much engrossed in the synchronised world of his words, oblivious of the fact that one day these very words would inspire many to 'Save the Language' he loved so much. Through the many works - pre...
05/09/2023
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
There lived a Rishi named Atri. He had no children. So, Atri and Anasuya (his consort), adopted Dutta. Dutta means given, taken, or adopted. Duttatreya had a unique way of learning. He observed the whole creation and learned a lesson from everything.It is interesting how he (Duttatreya) looked at a swan and learned something from the swan, learned something from a crow, from the trees, or from an elderly woman. He was so open to receiving the knowledge an...
29/08/2023
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar_
We celebrate Rakshabandhan on the full moon day that falls in the month of Shravan, according to the Hindu calendar. Rakshabandhan epitomizes a bondage that protects you. It is celebrated throughout the country. Hindus, Muslims, Christians – everyone participates in Raksha Bandhan.
While today it is a festival for brothers and sisters, it was not always limited to that alone. A rakhi would be tied by anybody including a wife, daughter, or mother as a ...
29/08/2023
By Farheen wani
"Girls are pearls, ladies are rubies, mothers are moulders, and women are wonderful.”
― Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
The girl kid is a forerunner of today's happiness and success, but she is also delicate and prone to injury like a flower. They need to be properly fostered while being protected from malice and abuse. They are mothers who will raise the future generation, as well as a vital component in the development of tomorrow..
The entire scenario again raises some imp...
28/08/2023
Asad Mirza
The 15th BRICS summit comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was held at Johannesburg, S. Africa. This year’s annual summit was majorly focussed on two issues; first, admitting new members to the 5-nation organisation and boosting trade using the local currency of the member nations.
Reportedly, encouraged by BRICS success on the economic and geopolitical fronts, a growing number of countries in the Global South consider it as an attractive agent of mul...
22/08/2023
Asad Mirza
Iran and Saudi Arab have started a new chapter of cautious and incremental diplomatic exchanges to revive the strained bilateral ties, which broke down in 2016.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) met Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, last week on 18th August, Riyadh. The meeting was the first in a series of high-level talks since both countries reconciled in March this year, after years of bitter rivalry that destabilised the region, in a...
02/08/2023
Suman lone
In the northernmost region of India lies a mesmerizing land of unparalleled beauty - Kashmir. Adorned with snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and pristine lakes, this heavenly abode has earned the title of "Paradise on Earth." Among the gems of Kashmir is a quaint and picturesque district called Karnah, where nature flourishes in all its splendor, thanks to the relentless efforts of the forest officials who diligently protect its green treasure.
Karnah, nestled...
21/07/2023
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
In this vast universe, Shiva, the timeless and boundless energy, permeates through every aspect of creation. It transcends time and space, encompassing the beginning, the end, and every moment in between.
Shiva is all-inclusive
Often, we are condescending towards those younger or less knowledgeable than us. Similarly, we dismiss the wisdom of the elderly, considering them outdated and ignorant. But we need to recognize that divinity resides wi...