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What Would the Future Religious Places Look Like?
"As the essence of religion is service, there can be no better use of religious places than run human welfare programmes from their premises"
Bihar Floods And Its Resilient Communities Visit Delhi
Eklavya Prasad’s photo-exhibition Portraits of Persistence chronicle the harsh realities and at the same time the indomitable spirit of people of North Bihar wh...
Faith Under Fire: Rising Violence Against Christians in India
SIGNS OF THE TIMES How ANHAD is breaking barriers and building bridges by transforming lives in Kashmir through women's empowerment, cultural exchange, and comm...
Dr Manmohan Singh: The Gentleman Prime Minister
His emphasis on democratic consensus-building did not demonstrate his weakness, it was a strength, enabling his policies to survive and continue to withstand th...
The Victimisation of Yasin Malik: The Role of Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, aka Latram
The government is keen to hang Yasin Malik over the Rawalpora killings but there is a strong possibility that it was Mushtaq Latram who planned them.
We cannot promote family life by restricting women's rights
Discover the impact of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on women's rights and gender equality. Understand how anti-rights movements are spreading across Africa ...
Winters of Contrasts: Navigating the Cold in Kashmir and Ankara
“Ankara, with its modern amenities and efficient systems, showcases how urban planning and innovation can mitigate the challenges of a cold climate”
Saints, Symphonies and Sonnets: Three Tales of Love, Poetry And Devotion
"Mother Teresa's divine compassion, Ustad Zakir Hussain's cross-cultural love story, and the timeless verses of Mirza Ghalib, showcase India's rich tapestry of ...
To Heal America and Make Great Again, Donald Trump needs to forge an ‘Overlapping Consensus’
“Now is the time for Trump to tell a ‘deep story’ to himself and his people that does not have mere resonance but one that is bold and beautiful.”
Policy Shift in Medical College Admissions & Reservations Create More Inequalities-III
“The allocation of seats in the National Pool lacks a fair assessment of ground realities, bypasses local aspirations and appreciation of the demographic and re...
Power Matters: Why the Global South must aspire for Raw, Hard Power?
"What stares the Global South in its face is that power matters. While this may sound axiomatic and a statement of the obvious to many, it needs to be restated....
Flashback To December 13, 2001: The Unanswered Questions
“By sweeping pertinent questions under the carpet, neither justice was done, nor did terrorism end. The investigation and the narrative, at best, served the int...
Unraveling Tensions: A Perilous Year of Global Conflicts and Communal Strife
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Relevance of Gandhi’s ‘Ahimsa’ Today
October 2nd marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal figure in the history of non-violent struggle. His philosophy of ahimsa, or non-violence, s...
Kashmir: A Jackpot Lottery For All Parties
“Amidst increasing disappointment post-J&K elections, the BJP celebrates the subjugation of Jammu and Kashmir and its disempowerment for vote bank elsewhere, bu...
Jamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir: A Controversial Legacy of Politics and Faith-II
“The decision to contest elections appeared less about ideological conviction and more about lifting the ban on the organization—a move that alienated much of i...
Kashmiri Saffron – Golden Treasure Of The Valley
“Kashmiri saffron, with its rich history, enticing fragrance, and unique flavor, is an emblem of Kashmir’s and India’s rich cultural heritage. This golden spice...
Book Review – Being the Other: The Muslim in India
“The British Raj purposefully incited Hindus against Muslims, establishing the foundations for their divide-and-rule doctrine. In Chapter 3, the author digs int...
Jamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir: A Controversial Legacy of Politics and Faith-I
Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir, a socio-political organization deeply rooted in religious ideology, has played a significant role in Jammu and Kashmir’s poli...
Disengagement to de-escalation
An early bird, the best National Security Adviser India never had, General Hooda, lists four military lessons from the recent step back in Ladakh: one, get inte...