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Why interfaith friendships matter in our fractured world
Just 3 years ago, Pew Research Center found that fifty-five percent of Protestant Christians in the U.S. surveyed believed that Islam and democracy are naturally incompatible. The media often perpetuate this alleged incompatibility, and yet, great...Sep 25, 2020 1558 0 -
Remembering Swami Agnivesh – A champion of humanity
There are few more inspiring Christian houses of worship than the great cathedral at Canterbury in the UK. It is of course associated with the killing of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Thomas Becket, and his...Sep 18, 2020 604 0 -
A book of Pakhtun proverbs with English translation reveals lively Pakhtunkhwa culture
Proverbs are not just about wisdom and lessons drawn from the experiences of people. They are much more than just witty sayings. They represent the culture and ethos of a people, community, and nation. That is...Sep 16, 2020 1185 0 -
The day I went on air without break to support America’s interfaith conversation
On that tragic Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, I was called on to address the emergency after the second tower in New York was hit by the terrorist plane. On the way to the Radio...Sep 11, 2020 1170 0 -
Scientists capture stunning new high-resolution images of the sun
Europe’s largest solar telescope GREGOR reveals intricate structures of solar magnetic fields in very high resolution. The image was taken at the wavelength of 516 nm. Credit: KIS If you look at the featured picture without...Sep 10, 2020 734 0 -
The Barking Crow – A Short Story
I was dying of thirst and rain had been banished from the skies. The clouds were intoxicated elephants waving their trunks at me, their shapes transforming into a vortex of steam. I longed to ascend and...Sep 5, 2020 2337 0 -
UN reports stigma and violence against communities since coronavirus breakout
The United Nations has warned of rising intolerance against vulnerable communities around the world since the outbreak of coronavirus often manifesting itself in the form of blaming campaign and violence. “A surge in stigma and racist...Aug 22, 2020 695 0 -
Pakistani-American scientist is the first woman to be dean of MIT’s School of Science
Nergis Mavalvala, a famed Pakistani-American astrophysicist, will be the new dean of the School of Science at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology from next month. She will be the first woman to serve as dean...Aug 18, 2020 9175 10 -
Reclaiming the ideals of Indian pluralism and coexistence
India is one of the first nations on the earth to practice pluralism, respecting the others’ otherness. While the Hindu ethos considers the world as one family, also known as Vasudhaiva Kutumbukum, the Islamic, Christian, and...Aug 15, 2020 963 0 -
India and Pakistan: Searching for Humanity in South Asia
Relations between India and Pakistan have entered a period of darkness, as the Indian and Pakistani governments refuse to engage in any sort of dialogue. The South Asian giants continue to spar over a range of...Aug 15, 2020 1002 0