By Syed Shamsuddin One may have often reflected upon the saying, "Degrees are merely receipts for educational expenses; true knowledge is that which shines through one's character." This succinct yet powerful statement draws a clear distinction between formal education and the kind of wisdom that is lived out through humility, empathy, and ethical conduct . It seems to stem from the collective observation of ordinary people , who, through their interactions with officials and administrators, have come to notice a recurring pattern: an unsettling disconnect between academic qualification and human decency . In many encounters, particularly in bureaucratic or administrative contexts, this disconnect becomes painfully evident . What is especially disheartening is that even officials occupying the lowest rungs of the hierarchical ladder —clerks, assistants, or minor staff—often adopt an air of arrogance or haughtiness , mimicking the behavior of those in higher positions....
By Syed Shamsuddin A devastating cloudburst over Manogah Nullah has thrown Danyore into turmoil, triggering a crisis that threatens the very lifeblood of this densely populated mega-village. Once a stable and reliable waterscape sustaining both daily life and an agro-forestry-based economy, the area now faces an unfolding catastrophe marked by infrastructure collapse, environmental degradation, and growing public despair. The deluge that began on July 21, 2025, ravaged the village’s two main water arteries: the essential irrigation canal and the piped drinking water supply. These were not mere conveniences — they were critical to survival. The flash flood choked the nullah, disrupted its natural flow, and destroyed the infrastructure that had long underpinned Danyore’s agricultural and domestic life. In the immediate aftermath, local volunteers and the administration moved swiftly to initiate emergency restoration, particularly of the irrigation channel — a race against time t...