History

Kashmir through my lens

As I walk into the bare, frosted streets of Srinagar, the cold breeze is still making me feel warm, giving me a sense of belonging and making me comfortable,...

LETTING GO WITH MINDFULNESS

INTRODUCTION   Life is a collection of experiences ! In the past 1 1/2 years, I have been through continuous...

The new cadet in N.D.A.

A friend of mine visited me some time back, and related an interesting story. He was 2 years...

Mushaira cum Kavi Sammelan in the Indian Supreme Court

On the evening of 20th October, 2008 a grand Mushaira-cum-Kavi Sammelan in a function called 'Eid Diwali Milan'...

Historical Heroes Stamped as Foreign Agents by Justice Katju

Many people described me as a 'controversial' judge. Since I was not sure what exactly the word 'controversial' meant,...

Lesson of Monotheism in the Story of the People of Cave

The Qur’an narrates the story of some youth who left their homes and sought refuge in a cave in order to protect their faith....

From the Pulpit to the Podium: Martin Luther’s Impact on Black Activism

There are two reasons for someone to be famous and be remembered year after year: either he is a good man or a very...

CV Raman: Defying the Odds and Shaping the Future of Science

Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was born at Tiruchirappalli in southern India on November 7th, 1888. His father was a lecturer in mathematics and physics, so...

Abraham – The Honest Abe

Abraham Lincoln's name speaks greatness in large volumes. He is considered to be the greatest president of the United States of America. He holds...

The Battle of Badr: A Historic Triumph in Islam

Islamic weltanschauung of war:   The religion of Islam calls itself the complete way of life, which does not leave any human facet that it does...

The Rise and the Fall of the Ottomans

The Ottoman Empire, which was founded in 1299 AD, is one of history's largest empires.The Ottoman Empire covered a dynasty that lasted 600 years....