India

Sect or Jamaat?

Definition of sect in British English (sɛkt ) noun 1.  a subdivision of a larger religious group (esp the Christian Church as a whole), the members of which have to some extent diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc 2. often derogatory a.  a schismatic religious body characterized by an attitude of exclusivity in contrast to the more inclusive religious groups called denominations or Churches b.  a religious group regarded as extreme or heretical 3.  a group of people with […]

Pony handler killed in Pahalgam attack gets hero’s farewell; Omar says he died snatching terrorist’s gun

Naseer Ganai / TNN / Apr 24, 2025 Thousands, including J&K CM Omar Abdullah, mourned Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the Kashmiri Muslim killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Reports suggest Adil attempted to disarm a terrorist, potentially saving lives. While investigations continue, his family and community grieve not only his loss but […]

Healing From Our History: How Colonial-Era Famines Led to A Modern South Asian Health Crisis 

Healing From Our History: How Colonial-Era Famines Led to A Modern South Asian Health Crisis Paperback – June 3, 2025 by Mubin Syed MD (Author), Feras Deek (Author), Azim Shaikh MD (Author) 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars    4 ratings See all formats and editions Healing From Our History presents a clear, often shocking case of how man-made famines […]