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The Ailing Planet: Science, Philosophy, and the Political Economy of Ecological Collapse By A boy summoned by Police
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The Ailing Planet: Science, Philosophy, and the Political Economy of Ecological Collapse Abstract The environmental crisis represents not only a biophysical emergency but also a profound moral and structural failure of modern civilization. This chapter revisits Nani Palkhivala ’s vision of the “ ailing planet ” through the lenses of contemporary sustainability science , Islamic eco-ethics , environmental humanism, and deep ecology . It integrates empirical insights from the planetary-boundaries framework with a critical review of socio-economic paradigms and policy shortcomings that perpetuate degradation. The discussion argues that the roots of ecological collapse lie in growth-driven economics , inequitable globalization, and moral detachment from nature. A sustainable future demands a re-imagining of prosperity—one grounded in ecological balance, social justice, and spiritual responsibility. INTRODUCTION From Metaphor to Measured Reality The ailing planet is no m...
A silhouette of a young boy looking at a locked gate with the words “Police Station” faintly visible
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It was just another October afternoon in Pulwama , a quiet district in South Kashmir , when a 17-year-old boy — a Class 11 student busy preparing for his exams — received a phone call that would change everything. The call came from police number — 954*******, belonging to the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama . The message was simple but chilling: “Report to the office.” No written notice. No explanation. No call to his parents. Just a voice of authority summoning a minor like an adult criminal. A Child Caught Between Fear and Power The next day, on 10th October 2025, the boy, accompanied by his father, went to the District Police Line in Pulwama . But once there, his father — his only emotional anchor in an intimidating space — was asked to wait outside. The child was taken in alone. No Child Welfare Police Officer (CWPO) was present. No one verified his age. No rights were read out to him. Instead, he was reportedly questioned over a casual ...