Jameel Aahmed Milansaar

Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam Large crowds are a powerful symbol. Often they are an indication of something being wrong, something needed to be rectified by people in power. If the rulers fail to take note, a crowd has a way of turning into a nasty mob, an agitated congruence of aggrieved people blinded by a destructive rage. Bastille is an example of what a mob (mobile vulgus) can wreak. The French Revolution that changed not only France, but also Europe and the rest of the world, introducing it to liberty, equality and fraternity, was set off by a mamoth crowd at Bastille. What happened at Patna on August 27 is ominously reminiscent of that crucial moment in history when furious crowds stormed Bastille and demolished the old order–French monarchy and feudalism–and ushered in a new era, producing ideas that the world values even today. Rumblings under the earth are an indicator of a massive earth quake on way. The movement of tectonic plates deep inside the earth have to be con...

Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam After decades of politics under the British Raj the Indian National Congress decided finally on August 8, 1942 that enough was enough and every mission, commission, petition and submission had become irrelevant. The people, largely led by the Indian National Congress, decided that it was time for the Raj to fold its tents, pack its bags and go where it had come from, Britain (which the empire builders called “Great Britain” in their hubris). The Congress issued the Quit India call and the people responded enthusiastically, reiterating the call to the British to quit, leaving India fully and wholly to Indians. From that point in time the solemn moment of Pandit Nehru’s declaration of “India’s tryst with destiny” was only five years away. Today we are immensely saddened to hear the President of India’s inaugural speech from which the towering Nehru’s name has been gracelessly dropped. This great freedom fighter who was also a model of the “philoso...

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The Builder  —  his is a hard lot. Since the beginning of  Clash of Clans , he has dutifully built cannons, walls, elixir collectors and more, only to watch them smashed to pieces time and time again. It's a thankless, if vital role, and it's the subject of a new video from developer Supercell. The Builder, apparently, has had it with this ephemeral existence and has decided to leave for greener pastures. Watch him go in the video, entitled "Bye Bye Builder." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JrUVlDrNfM&feature=youtu.be You can see this reflected in game as well: not only are there little signs outside the builder huts, but the Builder icon at the top of the screen is replaced by a confused-looking Barbarian in a Builder's hat. If you go to construct something, you'll see a barbarian whacking at it with his sword. Note that the game still works the same and that all of these changes are purely aesthetic, but it does all beg some questions about how ...

Breastfeeding has been a traditional practice for centuries together, why does it need to be promoted now…..One needs to ponder over it!! Breastfeeding lays a sound foundation for healthy life during infancy/child-hood as well as the later years of life. Every child needs to be provided adequate nutrition, care, protection, love and affection for his/her proper growth and development. As per WHO and UNICEF, breastfeeding must be initiated within the first hour of birth; and that colostrum  (thick, yellowish and sticky but highly nutritious secretion)  must be fed to the baby. Further, that the infant should be exclusively breastfed  (only breast milk and no additional food or drink, not even water)  for the first 6 months; breastfeeding should be on demand; use of bottles, teats or pacifiers prohibited; and after 6 months, she/he should be given age-appropriate complementary foods along with continu...

Aadhaar number will be now required for the purpose of establishing the identity of the deceased for death registration from 1st October this year. In a notification, Registrar General of India(RGI) said, the use of Aadhaar for the applicants of Death Certificate will result in ensuring accuracy of the details provided by the relatives and dependents. It will provide an effective method to prevent identity fraud and also help recording the identity of the deceased person. Besides, it will obviate the need for producing multiple documents to prove the identity of the deceased person. The RGI has directed concerned departments of States and UTs to ensure compliance of the order and send a confirmation to this effect by 1st of September this year. The provisions will come into effect immediately for residents of all States except Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya for which a date will be notified separately. An Applicant who is not aware of the Aadhaar number or EID of the deceased ...

Friday Blog Smile:) 'An aspect of good manners.'😊 🌴Smiling is an act of charity.' Extracted from Today's Friday sermon at UAE🌴 Mosque-goers will be told to follow the example of Prophet Mohammed(PBUH), who always smiled. Prophet Mohammed(PBUH) said “Smiling in the face of your brother (another) is an act of charity,” which means that smiling at others is regarded as a good deed and carries the same weight as giving to charity, mosque-goers will be told on Friday. This is because smiling reflects purity of soul and beauty of the spirit, the sermon will say. Smiling is also an expression of happiness and a means of spreading love among people. Worshippers will be told that smiling has many positive effects and was part of the guidance of all the prophets and messengers. It is said Prophet Mohammed(pbuh) always smiled, even until the very last minutes of his life. About such kind demeanour, Anas, narrated, “The Muslims were offering the Fajr prayer on ...