“The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is…” — the ancient lesson about choosing who leads

Leadership can look appealing from a distance, but taking responsibility for other people’s decisions, work or wellbeing is rarely as simple as holding a title. There are times when people step forward because they want authority, and others when they do so because nobody else is willing to take responsibility. Plato’s famous observation examines the…

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Independence Day 2026: Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan Amandeep Sidhu on what true freedom means for her; says ‘When no woman must think twice before stepping out or travelling’

Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan starring Amandeep Sidhu (Sneha) and Sheizaan Khan (Siddhu) is a show that goes beyond drama and stories. It’s a show that has always talked about things that matter to people and tells stories they can relate to. The show has opened discussions on societal mindsets and the battles women continue to…

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Azhar Ali on Pakistan’s Test cricket downfall

Babar Azam (left) and Shan Masood (right) Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has linked the country’s recent struggles in Test cricket to the decline of departmental cricket, which he believes played a major role in developing players.Azhar, who represented Pakistan in nine Tests and 31 ODIs, described departmental teams as a key “nursery” for the…

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Scientists unlock potassium from Morocco’s syenite rock to create a slower-release fertiliser for African crops

Food insecurity remains a daily reality for more than 300 million people across Africa, and the high cost of imported potassium fertiliser is part of the problem. Nearly all of the world’s potash is mined in Canada, Russia and Germany, leaving African farmers reliant on expensive, distant supply chains and a fertiliser that leaches quickly…

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