What happens when intelligence and determination meet compassion; especially in a developing country? It is bound to become a force of change; a change that is good for most and inspires almost everyone. Let me tell you a story of an extremely capable, successful and respected son, who came back to his mother. Only in […]
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Let me tell you a small story. There was a country called “B”. Every year its citizens organized a cut-throat competition to select its most brilliant crop of adolescents. Out of every 2000 of the age 17, only one could get selected. Some bad apples managed to get in, while some brilliant ones forewent the […]
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) students, a.k.a IITians, have no “genuine love” for India, and are “utterly selfish”, opined former Justice Markandey Katju during his speech in IIT Bombay on December 18. “You IIT students have no genuine love for the country. You are utterly selfish, with no patriotism or idealism,” he said while criticizing […]
Importance of Seeking Knowledge in Islam
Syed Mujeebuddin Hussaini for Hyderabad Youth Mirror # Islam is monotheistic religion that preaches oneness of Allah and its followers are informed of the same through numerous messengers appointed by Allah. The message to every nation was same, and laws alone were different suiting to the understanding of people of that time. Four revealed books […]
Prof. Mohd. Suleman Siddiqi for Hyderabad Youth Mirror # The purpose of this article is to point out the emphasis the Qur’an places upon the acquisition of knowledge. The Qur’an says: “Are the wise and the ignorant equal ? Truly, none will take head but men of understanding” (39:9) The Qur’an further says: “Lord increase […]
Saba Hussain for Hyderabad Youth Mirror # Machiavelli, the first political thinker of the 16th century is responsible, apart from few other political scientists, for separating politics from religion and morals. More popularly, his political philosophy promotes the concept of “might is right” as true and justified concept of the modern political system. He refused […]