Building future based on history
It was yet another historic day in the relations between India and Oman as His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik undertook a state visit to India last week. This is also the first visit by an Omani...
A planet in crisis...
How many of us are aware that there is hardly any space on earth that is safe from pollution? For many of us, pollution is something that happens far away in some industrial zones.But why then we face...
It’s ‘permacrisis’ again!
Although the editors of the Collins English Dictionary chose “permacrisis” as the word to refer to the state of affairs in 2022, it suits 2023 as well, given the turn of events in the world this...
Why should we go for traditional food?
Our food habits have changed over the years, with our diets becoming almost distorted when compared to those of our ancestors. The way food is prepared and eaten has seen a dramatic change in recent...
Making learning easier and exciting!
At a time when screen time for children is a topic for debate, learning programmes are becoming more advanced in the form of AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning.Although not new, AI has...
Live healthfully at every stage of life!
Come November, the global community joins hands with a myriad of activities, including in-person events and awareness campaigns, to shine a spotlight on the escalating prevalence of diabetes, its...
Left to live without basic necessities!
Every war brings out very brutal consequences. The longer the war continues, the more there will be deaths and tragedies among the innocent.Although wars directly destroy basic infrastructure like...
Is there a media bias in Middle East?
The role of media in conflicts and wars has always been a sensitive topic because providing anything other than accurate news and images on what is happening in those countries can hinder...
Stop the onslaught on children
Armed conflicts or wars destroy dreams of hope for the future. From physical wounds to emotional scars, children are the worst hit, with profound and enduring impacts. Each year, thousands of children...
A fresh threat to global peace
Even as human beings around the world have worked hard to maintain peace for generations, it still remains elusive. There is war, conflict, and violence in many parts of the world!Although we all long...
Still nothing like a letter in a post box!
Receiving a personal letter was, for the alumni of my age, an event rather than a feature of ordinary life. It was a wonderful experience that would incite excitement!Till a few decades ago, the...
End the sedentary lifestyle...
Of the many changes that have taken place during the 21st century, one of the negative aspects has been in the form of an emerging and increasing trend toward a sedentary lifestyle.The more we become...
Muscat in Kochi!
“It is difficult for me to forget Oman and its people. They are very close to my heart. The period of my stay in Muscat was blessed for me and my family. There was no second thought about the name...
Cheer to athletes, peace to world!
The largest and most comprehensive Asian Games in history is finally happening in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou after being delayed, as so many international sports have been affected over the...
Why is there so much hatred?
We live in a world where people have different values, aspirations, grievances, goals, and ambitions. Similarly, increased animosities, abuse of human rights, greed, exploitation, and inequality,...
Need bold steps to tackle climate change
Even though the G20 during its New Delhi summit agreed on scaling up renewable energy targets, it sidestepped on phasing down the unabated use of fossil fuel and fell short of steps to achieve the...
A new era of connectivity through rail and ports
A historic announcement was made on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Saturday (September 9) about an ambitious project of a rail-shipping corridor from India to...
Literacy for a world in transition
The development of a literate society forms the basis of a knowledge economy. Literacy enables people to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. After all, a literate society that talks and...
A walk down a festival memory lane
Festivals are an expressive way to embrace our culture, heritage and traditions which hold a unique place in our hearts. No matter in which part of the world we are, festivals are special moments of...
No doubt, fake content is a real harm!
The telecommunications sector has witnessed a decisive transformation in a short period of time. Subsequently, the growth of the Internet and the World Wide Web have transformed our lives as well. No...