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Admiration beyond boundaries

Allama Iqbal studied diverse religious traditions and admired Adi Shankaracharya’s intellectual depth, despite belonging to a different philosophical tradition.


Where two philosophies diverged

Iqbal admired Shankaracharya’s Advaita Vedanta but disagreed with its emphasis on dissolving individual selfhood into ultimate reality.

The self at the heart of thought

Iqbal placed Khudi, or selfhood, at the centre of his philosophy, stressing individual agency, creativity, faith and moral discipline.

Disagreement can build dialogue

Iqbal’s engagement with Shankaracharya shows how respectful disagreement across traditions can deepen intellectual understanding and widen perspectives on spirituality and truth.

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Is India’s weather changing?

India’s monsoon is becoming harder to predict, with rainfall patterns increasingly marked by sharp regional and seasonal variations.

Less rain, bigger floods

India can face rainfall deficits while experiencing devastating floods. The real challenge is increasingly the timing, intensity and location of rain.

Extremes are getting costlier

Floods, landslides and cloudbursts are damaging crops, roads and cities, while climate change is making extreme weather risks more consequential.

Preparing for an uncertain tomorrow

India needs better local forecasts, glacial-lake warnings, stronger drainage, floodplain protection and climate-aware infrastructure to withstand unpredictable weather.

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A partnership that refuses to fade

India and Russia are deepening strategic and economic ties despite growing US pressure and threats of higher tariffs on countries supporting Russia.

Oil keeps the partnership moving

Russian crude accounted for nearly 50% of India’s oil imports in July, making Russia a dependable energy partner amid West Asia disruptions.

Trade is booming, but uneven

India-Russia trade has quadrupled to nearly $60 billion, but India’s imports far exceed exports, creating a trade deficit above $50 billion.

From energy to space, ties expand

India and Russia are exploring wider cooperation in nuclear power, space, railways, fertilisers, connectivity, skills and other strategic sectors.

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When Iqbal saw greatness in Buddha

Allama Iqbal deeply respected Gautama Buddha, seeing him not merely as a religious teacher but as a symbol of humanity, compassion and moral transformation.

A spiritual voice beyond borders

In his poetry, Iqbal praised Buddha’s quest for truth and his fight against hatred, injustice and social discrimination.

Beyond wealth lies the truth

Iqbal admired Buddha’s renunciation of worldly pleasures, connecting his spiritual quest with self-realisation, inner strength and the search for truth.

A message that belongs to humanity

For Iqbal, Buddha represented compassion, love and moral courage—a universal voice reminding humanity that noble character matters more than wealth, beauty or fame.

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From family life to a business journey

Shabana Faizal, co-founder and Vice Chairperson of KEF Holdings, built a distinctive identity in business while raising four children.

Breaking barriers in a man’s world

Shabana worked in a steel mill when few women entered the sector, later strengthening KEF Holdings’ human resources and employee welfare.

Turning success into social impact

Through the Faizal and Shabana Foundation, she supports education, healthcare and social welfare, including major upgrades at Nadakkavu girls’ school.

Her idea of success goes beyond business

Shabana Faizal believes true success lies in improving lives, with her foundation supporting students, medical research and communities in need.

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From nutrition knowledge to a new venture

Elina Dawoodani Wadia transformed her nutrition expertise into a digital venture, combining scientific knowledge with accessible nutrition guidance.

Science at the heart of her journey

A Purdue Nutrition Science researcher, Elina has worked on nutrition, iron deficiency, obesity and eating behaviour through evidence-based research.

Taking research beyond the laboratory

Elina has explored how nutrition science can address real-world health challenges, including iron deficiency among women and food choices among adolescents.

Where knowledge meets digital innovation

Through her digital venture, Elina aims to make nutrition knowledge more accessible, connecting scientific expertise with everyday health needs.

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From a village dream to the high seas

Rear Admiral (retd) Khurram Shahzad Noor never imagined joining the Navy. A colonel’s advice during tuition changed the course of his life.

Turning limitations into strength

Born prematurely and physically weaker, Noor overcame childhood challenges through discipline and perseverance, eventually serving nearly 35 years in the Indian Navy.

Serving the nation beyond the battlefield

An anti-submarine warfare expert and instructor, Noor trained Navy officers and highlighted the Navy’s crucial role in sea diplomacy and national security.

A warrior with a poet’s soul

Beyond military service, Noor became a poet, writer, filmmaker and motivational speaker, proving discipline and creativity can thrive together.

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The queen who stood against an empire

Historian Sarah Waheed is bringing Chand Bibi’s remarkable story back into focus—a Deccan queen who defended Ahmadnagar against Akbar’s forces.

When Akbar’s army met fierce resistance

Chand Bibi rallied her forces, rebuilt damaged fort walls and successfully resisted the Mughal army during its assault on Ahmadnagar.

More than a warrior queen

Chand Bibi was also a regent, diplomat and strategist who united rival Deccan powers against Mughal expansion.

Rewriting history, one forgotten woman at a time

Through archives, ruins and local memories, Sarah Waheed seeks to restore Chand Bibi’s place in India’s history and challenge historical erasure.

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A soldier who chose his comrades first

Havildar Hangpan Dada showed extraordinary courage during a 2016 encounter in Naugam, Jammu and Kashmir, putting his comrades' safety before his own.

Into the danger zone

When his section came under heavy fire, Hangpan Dada moved towards the terrorists hiding among rocks, closing in despite the danger.

Courage till the very end

Wounded in the firefight, Hangpan Dada continued the fight, killing terrorists at close quarters and engaging another in hand-to-hand combat.

A legacy of supreme sacrifice

Havildar Hangpan Dada was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, for his courage and selfless sacrifice.

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