AKBAR's ARCHIVE

  In our digitally-driven world, social media is deeply embedded in daily life, offering benefits like staying connected and informed. Yet, a silent threat looms: social media addiction. This modern affliction subtly erodes the quality of life for millions, profoundly impacting health, time management, mental well-being, and relationships. It's a growing crisis that demands our attention. Social media addiction fosters sedentary lifestyles . According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, spending over two hours daily on social media boosts physical inactivity, leading to obesity and related health issues. Prolonged screen time often replaces physical activity, contributing to weight gain and ailments like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The mental health impact of social media is alarming. A Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology study links high social media use to increased anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Constant exposure to idealized images and the...

For several years, I have been observing a profound crisis in our societal values. The importance of truth-telling and the moral courage to address societal, communal, and national issues—advocating for ethical living, following the right path, avoiding shortcuts, rewarding merit, and recognizing human dignity—are now often dismissed as outdated. Disturbingly, when someone among us dares to stand up for these principles, we tend to silence them, warning that they might upset powerful players and their interests. This disturbing trend of not pointing out and correcting the wrongdoings of individuals, groups, and countries is giving them the impression that they are untouchable. They begin to believe they can exploit others at will, or worse, that their actions are justified. This growing impunity is not just a moral failure but a dangerous path that undermines justice and fairness in our society. Unfortunately, this crisis has not stopped at our doorstep but has infiltrated our families...

Hello everyone! I want to emphasize the gravity of this: during my freshman years, my classmates at the university back home laughed when I shared my dream of studying at McGill. Time, however, has emerged as the ultimate validator, proving them all wrong. It took me several years to turn that dream into a winning reality. Not only did I achieve my goal by attending McGill University, but my journey also led me to the prestigious University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for my advanced management studies. It's a testament to the power of perseverance and the unwavering pursuit of one's dreams. No one could have predicted that a young lad from the humble corridors of 'Metropolitan Academy,' where I completed my primary schooling, would ascend to such remarkable heights of academic excellence and eventually find himself in a senior management professional role at a top Canadian telecom company. The burning question is, how did this seemingly improbable journey...

Hello everyone! It has been almost twelve years since I last penned down any blogs. Life, as it often does, swept me away with its demands and distractions. However, not a single day passed without the longing for the connection with you, my wonderful readers, and the desire to share my thoughts and feelings. The absence of that connection lingered like an unspoken void, a yearning that never quite subsided. This year, a solemn resolution has taken root within me. Inshallah, I pledge to be more consistent in my writing, to revive the art of crafting blogs. I cross my fingers, hoping that this commitment will withstand the ebb and flow of life's demands. The hiatus is over, and the yearning to reconnect through words grows stronger. Brace yourself for the return of a long-lost storyteller, ready to weave tales that resonate and share the echoes of a writer's soul.  Stay tuned for the unfolding of stories and the revival of a connection long overdue. Upcoming Blog:  From Me...