The difference between patriotism and nationalism is that the patriot is proud of his country for what it does, and the nationalist is proud of his country no matter what it does; the first attitude creates a feeling of responsibility, but the second a feeling of blind arrogance that leads to war. (Sydney J. Harris)...
October 29, 2025
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November 3, 2016September 18, 2025Special Column
Oil Politics and Diplomacy: A Brief Study
By:Md Irshad Ayub Oil is considered to be a boon, a gift of nature which has capable of transforming the shape of the entire region, but at the same time, it must be emphasised that it does not guarantee the prosperity, peace and stability of the region. “America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests”-...
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October 31, 2016September 18, 2025Special Column
How the Mughals celebrated Diwali at Red Fort, unified religions
Diwali sparks memories of the bygone Mughal era for Old Delhi residents when the festival of lights was a unifier of people from all religions. The Rang Mahal in Lal Quila (Red Fort) was the designated centre for the royal celebrations of Jashn-e-Chiraghan or festival of lights and the festivities were carried out under the...
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October 5, 2016September 18, 2025Education, Special Column
PRACTICAL OUTLINES FOR MADRASA MODERNIZATION
The important question is that who will decide the boundaries of madrasa curriculum? By Muddassir Ahmad Qasmi In modern India, in spite of moral decline in different spheres of life, contemporary educational centers are talking about new heights in the educational field; they are trying to keep pace with the world in high technology...
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September 4, 2016September 18, 2025Opinion, Special Column
दूसरों की मदद करना मानवता की मांग है
मुददस्सीर अहमद क़ासमी इंसान और जानवर में एक समानता है कि दोनों अपने जीवन की गाड़ी आगे बढ़ाने और अपने पेट को भरने के लिए किसी न किसी स्थिति में मेहनत व परिश्रम करते हैं और कड़ी मेहनत और भाग्य के बराबर ही दोनो अपने लिए प्रावधान प्राप्त कर पाते हैं। यहां से यह...
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August 14, 2016September 18, 2025Opinion, Special Column
V LET’S ENJOY OUR FREEDOM
By: Muddassir Ahmad Qasmi Today we are celebrating 70th Independence Day of our country, and every citizen of the country is beaming with happiness and remembering freedom fighters’ struggle with fond admiration. Every year 15th August, the red letter day in the history of India, gives us a genteel reminder that we are free and...
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May 5, 2016September 18, 2025Opinion, Special Column
गिरफ्तारी का प्रचार करने वाली मीडिया रिहाई पर चुप क्यों हो जाती?
खबर दर खबर। (437) शम्स तबरीज़ कासमी आज का दिन इतिहास में विशेषता के साथ लिखा जाएगा क्योंकि एक तरफ कुछ मुसलमानों को आतंकवाद के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया है तो वहीं दूसरी ओर लंबे समय से जेल में बंद कुछ मुसलमानों को आतंकवाद के आरोप से सम्मानजनक रहा हुई मिली है, आइए पहले...
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April 15, 2016September 18, 2025Islam, Special Column
Iran warns the US: Stay away from our red lines
Dr Majid There used to be a time when the Islamic Republic showed some discretion with regards to its regional hegemonic and ideological ambitions, as well as breaching international laws. At least the ruling clerics of Iran were more covert about these issues. But not anymore. Iran’s discretion was limited to the period before the...
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April 15, 2016September 18, 2025Opinion, Special Column
Ambedkar against nationalism
Christophe Jaffrelot Was B.R. Ambedkar anti-national? While we are celebrating Ambedkar Jayanti today, the question sounds absurd as it relates to an Indian statesman who showed constant dedication to the wellbeing of his country and who contributed more than anyone else to the drafting of its Constitution — arguably one of the best in...
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April 3, 2016September 18, 2025Special Column
Congress stronghold Karimganj likely to be breached by BJP, AIUDF
South Karimganj: Imagine if your party manages to win, with sizeable margins, all five assembly seats in an area where there is no limit on the kind of development that can be delivered. Imagine a situation where voters of the entire constituency, across religions and caste, showed faith in you and believed you would...