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Dr. Sabeena M of Lakshadweep Bhakti Chalak  Shabeena M overcame the criticism of relatives and neighbours to become the first woman from the Lakshadweep Islands to get a doctorate. She defended her PhD thesis on Aquaculture and Microbiology last month. Sabeena, 35, has been felicitated by the Lakshadweep administration. The …

Uber Shikar parked on the Ghat of Dal Lake in Srinagar (Story and pics by Basit zargar) Basir Zargar/ Srinagar Uber on Monday launched India’s first-ever water transport service, offering tourists the comfort of pre-booking shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app. Named as Uber Shikara, the …

Nurul Islam Laskar clicking a selfie with students of Cotton University, Guwahati Daulat Rahman/Guwahati Till some years ago, the North Eastern region was in the headlines for insurgency and other wrong reasons. Even at that time, a few individuals worked relentlessly to project the right image of the region; Assam’s …

Ariful Islam/Guwahati The Agyathuri Hills in the Kamrup district of Assam is an example of Indian syncretism. A Ganesh temple located at the foot of the hill and a dargah of a Sufi above it makes the hill sacred for both Hindus and Muslims. If you go to Nalbari via …

Minority members in Bangladesh protesting in Dhaka and (left) and Johnnie Moore, former Commissioner of USCIRF Washington Johnnie Moore, former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has slammed the Bangladesh interim government over the situation of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, saying “there isn’t …

Eman Sakina Islam places significant emphasis on maintaining a balanced and healthy state of mind. Through its teachings, Islam provides a framework for mental wellness, addressing psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. By understanding the principles of Islamic guidance, individuals can find solace and strategies to navigate mental health challenges. Friday …

Rabindranath Tagore, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan. Sri Aurobindo Amir Suhail Wani Throughout history, religious boundaries have been crossed in the pursuit of understanding, admiration, and respect for figures of other faiths. One such phenomenon in cross-cultural and interfaith engagement is found in the work of several Hindu poets who composed eulogies …

If you are baffled by these rapid changes in values, remember the saying of a Zen master: You never step into the same river twice….Just as water flows all the time, nothing remains constant about life too. So why should family or any values remain static, asks Sreelatha Menon in …

Uzma Khatoon Islamic parenting focuses on raising children with a strong moral compass, a sense of responsibility, and a deep commitment to faith. This responsibility goes beyond mere upbringing; it is a profound duty entrusted to parents by Allah. In today’s world, an essential aspect of Islamic parenting is teaching …