COLUMNISTS

Under the theme The Light Compass, artists from the UAE and across the world are exploring the Gulf’s ancestral relationship with light at Manar Abu Dhabi.

How public art bridges heritage and future in cities

As cities grow more connected, public art helps preserve identity and a sense of place

Sudan's war and role of the Muslim Brotherhood

Extremist influence within security apparatus blocking peace and deepening the catastrophe

Displaced Sudanese react after spending a night in Gedaref city eastern Sudan on December 26, 2025.

Year of the Family: Rediscovering the art of connection

Why slowing down and being fully present matters more than ever in distracted homes

In the UAE, the focus on family is deliberate and inspiring: the Year of the Family encourages households to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate bonds.

Why next generation of engineers must think differently

Balancing fundamentals, AI, and systems thinking is key to training future-ready engineers

In today’s market, engineers need to be able to move fluidly between classical approaches and the computational, algorithmic and data-driven methods.

Why community is the engine of Abu Dhabi’s clean future

Recycling in UAE depends less on infrastructure and more on changing everyday behaviour

Recent surveys show that half of UAE residents recycle once or twice a week, and 13 per cent do so daily, reflecting a growing sense of public participation.

Family first: The real glue of Indian politics

From Mumbai’s civic polls to Delhi’s dynasties, bloodlines trump beliefs

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray address a press conference to announce their alliance for the upcoming BMC polls in Mumbai on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Why Basant’s return matters for Punjab cultural spirit

Revival of spring festival restores tradition of joy, coexistence and creative expression

The roots of Basant in Punjab stretch far deeper than the kite strings that colour its sky.

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Why 2025 felt like a trip down memory lane

In a year of anxiety and acceleration, nostalgia offered comfort, continuity, and calm

2025 was the year of nostalgia. But nostalgia does not signal cultural stagnation. It signals cultural grounding.

Making mental wellbeing a public health priority

What prevention, families, and physical activity mean for the UAE

Mental health is influenced by the environments people live in, the habits they form, the opportunities they have to stay active, and the social and family structures that support daily life.

Derailing peace in Sudan by deliberate design

As peace efforts fail, civilians pay the price for a zero-sum conflict that cannot be won

A man watches as smoke billows after a drone strike in Sudan on May 6, 2025.

An Allahabad winter, wrapped in Christmas cheer

Remembering small-town holidays where cold days brought warm hearts

The cold winds, Christmas cards on the mantle, and twinkling lights on well-decorated trees and houses — all of it blended into a warm, sparkling tapestry.

New BJP chief: A generational shift, delivered quietly

Why Nitin Nabin’s elevation signals total command of the BJP

The appointment of Nitin Nabin, 45, as the BJP's working president signals a generational change.

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