This article stems from a lengthy conversation with my two adult daughters about Barbie and its influence on young girls. During our discussion, the underlying concern we shared was whether their younger sister, who recently turned two, should be exposed to Barbie culture or not. I urge parents, especially those with young daughters, to read this article and hold meaningful discussions with them.

The officers and soldiers of the Special Services Group (SSG) are amongst the best elite troops in the world. Their reputation is established, both in international competitions, and on battlefields...

Since the coup in Niger on 26 July 2023, a lot has transpired, throwing up a number of issues, from the anti-colonial and pan-Africanist rhetoric from the coup regimes to ECOWAS intervention and the dissenting views against it. There are also many players involved in the arena; regional players like Nigeria, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea.

For the past 77 years, especially on every August and January months, Indians have been actively expressing their patriotism. In the same context, Muslims are in a situation forced to prove their patriotism in order to ensure their existence in this country. As a response, some political and historical comments are being made to prove the contribution of Muslims toward freedom struggle by the current generation of Muslims.