Agencies/ Oct. 09: A major military campaign orchestrated by the Palestinian Resistance sent shockwaves through Occupied Palestine as they launched a well-coordinated attack on various Israeli cities and settlements. This offensive, in retaliation to Israeli army and settler violence in the West Bank and the tragic loss of innocent children, has escalated the conflict dramatically.
In response to the attack, Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque and homes of Hamas off...
Urmila Eulie Chowdhury (4 October 1923 – 20 September 1995) was India’s first qualified woman architect, teacher, and writer. Some historians believe that she was Asia’s first qualified female architect. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1947. Earlier, she earned a Cambridge School Certificate from the Windsor House School in Kobe, Japan. In addition, she learned singing and piano at the Conservatory of Music of the Julian Ashborn School of Art, S...
The recent statement by EAM S Jaishanker that this is still a world of double standards at a Ministerial Session titled ‘South Rising: Partnerships, Institutions and Ideas’ hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, a few days after Canada has accused India of killing it’s civilian in Vancouver in June and termed it an attack on their sovereignty and violation of international rule of law, cannot be merely taken coincidental. In a veiled attack he criticized West for its hypocritical approa...
This interview with Advocate Mustafa Haji (MH), conducted by Anwar Ali Tsarpa (AT), delves into various aspects of the LAHDC Kargil election and its broader implications. From the extended election duration and the shift in public perception post-Ladakh’s Union Territory status to the complexities of identity-based politics in Kargil and the potential transition towards agenda-based politics, the conversation provides valuable insights into the region’s political landscape. Advocate Mustafa ...
ہندوستان میں آزادی کے بعد ترقی کے عمل کا جائزہ لیا جائے تو یہ بات واضح ہوجاتی ہے کہ معاشرت، ثقافت، سیاست، تعلیم اور زندگی کے دیگر شعبوں میں مسلمانوں کو پیچھے ڈھکیل دیا گیا ہے جو ان کی مجموعی درماندگی کا باعث ہے۔
مسلمانوں کے زوال کے بارے میں اگرچہ فکر مندی کا اظہار ہوتا ہے، لیکن اس سے نجات کے لیے عملی اقدام نہیں کیا جاتا ہے۔ ظاہر ہے اس کے سنگین نتائج مرتب ہوں گے اور مسائل ختم ہونے کے بجائے بڑھیں گی اور مسلسل بڑھ رہے ہیں۔ بنیادی طور پر اسے دو اہم عوامل سے منسوب کیا جا سکتا ہے۔ اولاً پورے...
In the quest to liberate the world from the shackles of smoking, it’s evident that a one-size-fits-all approach falls short. This realization must extend to the very institution that aims to lead the charge – the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Two decades ago, the WHO unveiled the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, envisioning a universal solution to combat smoking’s scourge. Yet, today, over a billion people still smoke worldwide, and the WHO’s stringent stance on alternative opt...
VoL Desk, September 12: In a recent notification, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has announced the availability of the “Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Ladakh) Regulations, 2022” for public objections and suggestions.
These regulations will come into effect once approved by the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh and published in the Official Gazette. To ensure transparency and public engagement, the draft regulation is now open for public feedback.
Interested p...
“Social media is a tool for building relationships, but it’s not a substitute for real-world interaction.” – Sherry Turkle, author of “Alone Together”
Social media has become an integral part of our lives. We use it to stay connected with friends and family, to share our thoughts and experiences, and to learn about the world around us. But what is the impact of social media on our mental health? There is some evidence to suggest that social media can have a negative impact on mental heal...
New Delhi/Agencies/ August 29: The Central Government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that “the status of Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory is only temporary and it will be restored to statehood, but Ladakh would remain a Union Territory”.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said a positive statement would be made soon. The response of the Solicitor General came on a query posed by a five-Judge Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and J...
Vol Desk, August 25: Concluding his impactful week-long journey through Ladakh as part of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra,’ Rahul Gandhi arrived in the Kargil district on August 24. During his stay, he engaged with the youth and on August 25, delivered an address to the Kargil public.
Speaking at the Khre Sultan Cho Stadium in Kargil, Rahul Gandhi articulated the key objective of the yatra—to counteract the divisive forces propagated by the BJP and RSS. He emphasized that amidst their agenda of so...
