By Dr. A. R. Khan
A sprawling ghost city of concrete and steel, scarred by decades of conflict, lies just north of Kabul.
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By Dr. A.R. Khan
I often find myself reflecting on the journey, and it begins not in a classroom or an office, but in the quiet, dusty lanes of Champaran, Bihar.
By Dr. A.R. Khan
The first inkling came in a WhatsApp message. It was November 2022, and a friend from the USA, a tech enthusiast, sent me a message that was simple but carried a seismic shift.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
The sun was a searing orange disc, half-hidden behind the jagged peaks of Mandi. It was the summer of 1988 and the air, usually crisp and cool in the hills, was heavy with an unusual, thick humidity.
By Dr. A.R, Khan
The notion that environmental conservation is a modern concept, imported from the West, is a profound misconception.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
In the ancient Hindu tale of the Samudra Manthan, the gods and demons churned the cosmic ocean to retrieve the nectar of immortality.
By Dr. A.R. Khan
"Suprabhatam" (Good beginning) and "Mangalam" (Auspicious ending) – these are not just traditional greetings and farewells, but profound philosophical anchors in Indian thought, reminding us of the immense significance of beginnings and endings.
By Dr. A.R. Khan
The anxiety is palpable. You know the facts, you have a brilliant argument, but your mind is a hundred miles ahead of your pen.
By Dr. A.R. Khan
The stories I am about to share here are true accounts, but for the obvious reason of privacy, the names and specific details have been changed.
By DR. A.R. Khan
"Ars longa, vita brevis"—Art is long, life is short. This timeless Latin aphorism, echoing sentiments found in ancient Indian scriptures about the arduous pursuit of knowledge and skill, perfectly encapsulates the UPSC aspirant's perennial dilemma:
By Dr. A. R. Khan
Every year, the UPSC surprises aspirants with its essay paper. 2025 was no exception. At first glance, the topics looked deceptively simple — but behind their veneer of simplicity lay deep, abstract, and philosophical challenges meant to test more than just memory.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
A River of Change: Just as the great rivers of India—the Ganga and the Yamuna—have shaped civilizations, a new current is transforming the nation: the digital revolution, powered by Artificial Intelligence (Al).
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