General

Who is Threatening our Democracy?

Democracy in our country is threatened not by political rallies and slogans, but by the government itself and its own allies Rallies, processions, protests and demonstrations have always been an integral part of political, social and economic movements all over the world. Even today, most of the cities in Europe and the United States are echoing with the demonstrations related …

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Who Should Admit Defeat?

Today, when the people of the world have risen up to liberate themselves from the shackles of capitalism, their first target is that disdainful interest-based economic system, which has robbed them of their life’s savings and brought them on to the footpaths. All are silent and mute. Nobody likes to talk or write about this issue. While talking about this …

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Rallies and Rise of Imran Khan

In Pakistan, some political thinkers have hoped the emergence of third political force. Undoubtedly, Imran Khan is that force. But it would be nave to think that the PTI would wipe out the main political parties. In the last week of October the country’s political scene remained highly vibrant with one party after the other announcing and holding rallies as …

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Baba Farid & Guru Nanak Impact of Sufism on Sikhism

The Sufis during the Sultanate period had acquired great veneration from the masses due to their being independent preachers of monotheism and concept of equality and their services towards the humanity. Their shrugging off the state patronage and criticism of the state system brought them closer to the people. When Muslims came to India, it was Punjab through which they …

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Our Systemic Perversities

The story of a society that has been going round and round in aimless circles for the last 64 years. Absence of democracy, rule of law and good governance is its continuing hallmark For any state in the contemporary world, its constitution is its solemn and inviolable ‘social contract’ which guarantees fundamental the freedoms and basic rights of its citizens, …

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How to Dress Well in Cold Weather

With a few days left in winter, dressing for cold weather is something we’ve all gotten used to, but showing off your style while still staying warm can be a challenge. After all, it’s tough to see your outfit when it’s covered up by a big jacket. What’s a stylish girl to do? Don’t worry, you don’t have to forgo …

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This Month in History (November)

According to the Georgian calendar, November is the eleventh month of the year. In the early Roman calendar, it was the ninth month. The Roman Senate elected to name the eleventh month for Tiberus Caesar, and since Augustus time, it has had only 30 days. Originally, there were 30 days, then 29, then 31. November comes between the fall and …

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Nobel Laureates

The Nobel Prize, undoubtedly the most prestigious award in the world, is awarded to those individuals who render valuable services to mankind in different fields of life namely physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace and economics. The will of the Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the prizes in 1895. Consequently the prizes were first awarded …

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Emotional Deprivation Generates Behavior Disorganisation I

The importance of emotions and emotional intelligence in coping up with often complex situation The term Emotion is derived from the Latin word emovere which means to move, to excite, to stir up or to agitate. It signifies that emotional states are dependent on specific situations, and they are evaluated for personal significance and behavior disorganization. However definition of emotion …

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In the Rubble of Estranged Relations: Squeezing Vs Reconciling

Pakistani side reconfirmed that there was no question of any support by any Pakistani institutions or any Pakistani institutions to safe havens in Pakistan. US assures that The question of any security role inside Afghanistan by India is a nightmare and totally unacceptable. The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Pakistan on October 20-21 was very significant in …

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