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The Humbling Philosophy of Self-Reliance: A Man and His Potty

Jan 6, 2025 | medium.com | Zubair Ahmad

Zubair Ahmad·Follow3 min read·--The Humbling Philosophy of Self-Reliance: A Man and His PottyNo matter how much money a man may amass, no matter how high he climbs the social or professional ladder, he will always face certain fundamental truths of existence. Among these truths lies the humbling notion: even the wealthiest individual cannot escape the intimate task of addressing their most basic bodily functions.
Democracy: A System at the Brink of Obsolescence?

Jan 6, 2025 | medium.com | Zubair Ahmad

Zubair Ahmad·Follow3 min read·--Democracy: A System at the Brink of Obsolescence? In the annals of history, democracy has stood as a beacon of hope, a testament to humanity's desire for self-governance and equality. However, the 21st century presents unique challenges that could render this once-revered system obsolete.
Beyond the maple leaf

Oct 19, 2024 | thenews.com.pk | Zubair Ahmad

he Canadian Punjabi diaspora has carved a unique place among Punjabis living abroad, willingly or unwillingly living. They have excelled not only in entrepreneurship but also in other fields such as Punjabi literature, art and culture. Canada is now home to millions of Punjabis who are producing talented writers, musicians and filmmakers. Unlike Pakistani Punjabis, who are less conscious of their language and culture, Indian Punjabis remain committed to preserving their language and heritage.
Who Is Afraid Of History In Pakistani Universities?

Sep 5, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Zubair Ahmad

There was a time when historical discussions thrived in universities and intellectual circles. I vividly remember that during my college years in the early 1970s, there were passionate debates about where to begin the history of Pakistan. Should it start with the ancient civilisation of Harappa, or with the arrival of the first Muslim, Muhammad Bin Qasim, in 712? There were also discussions on whether Punjabi was an Aryan or pre-Aryan language.
New poets on the block

Apr 27, 2024 | thenews.com.pk | Zubair Ahmad

It is said that we are living in the age of the novel, but this is not the case in our part of the world, i.e., the Punjab. A lot of poetry is being written, and mushairas (public poetry recitations) still pull crowds. The case of contemporary Punjabi poets is enigmatic and unusual. There is an unbridgeable gap between the poets who recite in mushairas and those who never do so. Poems read at the mushairas are fairly straightforward.
Hidden away poems

Mar 9, 2024 | thenews.com.pk | Zubair Ahmad

kramul Haq is a well-known columnist. He writes regularly for The News on Sunday and participates in talk shows on electronic media. As an advocate of the Supreme Court, he specialises in constitutional, corporate, media and cyber laws as well as international taxation. From 1979 to 1984, he was a full-time journalist with Viewpoint and Dawn. From 1984 to 1996, he served in the Civil Services of Pakistan. His subject include journalism, English literature and law.
A meta-analysis to gauge the impact of pedagogies employed in mixed-ability high school biology classrooms - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Jan 25, 2024 | nature.com | Zubair Ahmad

AbstractThis article systematically reviews the pedagogies employed in mixed-ability high school biology classrooms to spotlight the most effective educational model, in terms of learning gains. A meta-analysis was performed on 32 eligible studies sorted via the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology. The effect sizes (impacts) were calculated in terms of students’ affective, behavioral, and cognitive gains.
How It Could Impact the Digital World and Human Life

Nov 12, 2023 | zubairahmadd.medium.com | Zubair Ahmad

Have you ever wondered about a virtual lifestyle with all the possibilities of daily life? You might have the genius to think of that. However, there's a reality shaping this idea into a Metaverse. A 3D digital world where you and billions of people can live, work, learn, shop, meet, and do business with all the might using virtual avatars.
5 Ways To Prevent Hair Loss

Nov 5, 2023 | zubairahmadd.medium.com | Zubair Ahmad

Are you shedding more hair strands than usual? Well, you might have concluded rightly, if you're losing more than 100 strands a day. Alopecia has become a growing concern around the globe with an estimated 80 million affected alone in the US. Hair loss is not only the butcher of physical appearance but has detrimental effects on psychological well-being, resulting in low self-esteem and reduced self-worth.
Rebuilding Education—Contributions to STEM Education Practices and Research during the Post-COVID-19 Era

May 11, 2023 | mdpi.com | Zubair Ahmad

Open AccessEditorial by Zubair Ahmad Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar Sustainability 2023, 15(10), 7861; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15107861 (registering DOI) Received: 5 May 2023 / Revised: 6 May 2023 / Accepted: 10 May 2023 / Published: 11 May 2023 (This article belongs to the Special Issue Rebuilding Education: STEM Education Practices and Research during the Post-COVID-19 Era) COVID-19 resulted in an unprecedented transformation...