The Haram We Choose Not to See
There are two kinds of haram in our lives: the one we announce loudly, and the one we negotiate quietly.
My friend Khalid—village roots in...
When the Rupee Fell — and the Expat Cheered, but Not for Long
Special to Gulf Daily Mail
Rajan Menon still remembers the day he landed at Dubai Airport in the summer of 1995. He had AED 200...
Who Will Win Kerala 2026 — And Why?
“Kerala’s voters have spent decades perfecting alternation. In 2021, they broke their own rule. In 2026, they must decide whether that was an exception—or...
Ratings Over Reality — The Unethical War Reporting of Indian News Channels
A section of Indian Television Is Not Reporting the Gulf Crisis. It Is Performing It — and 35 Million Families Are Paying the Price.
Susan,...
Beyond Keralite: Does ‘Keralamite’ Tell Our Story Better?
IN a country where names carry layers of history, pride, and sometimes a bit of politics, India's "God's Own Country" is on the cusp...
Smart technology meets sacred history at Madinah mosque
MADINAH, Saudi Arabia,28, Jan (GDM) — As millions of worshippers stream into the Prophet’s Mosque each year, the centuries-old heart of Islam’s second-holiest site...