Emad Iqbal
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Chartered Accountant
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"A mind too loud for silence, too quiet for noise"
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The Astronaut Who Broke Down on Mars
No one ever talks about the silence. Not the kind you find in a library, or a late-night street, or a quiet bedroom. This was heavier—like the air itself was gone, and all that was left was the sound of my own blood moving in my ears.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Fiction
The Librarian & the Lost Masterpiece
It started, as great discoveries often do, in a place that most people overlook. The town library had been there for over a century—a tall, square building with weathered stone steps and windows that had seen more seasons than most of its patrons. The kind of place where the floors creak as though they’re telling secrets, and the scent of old paper clings to your sweater when you leave. For years, the library had been more a refuge for retirees and the occasional student than a hive of discovery. That is, until Ms. Clara Merriweather came along.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Art
The Phone Call That Saved Millions: The Untold Hero of Chernobyl
The Phone Call That Saved Millions: The Scientist Who Refused to Hang Up The night of April 26, 1986, wasn't just a catastrophe; it was the moment the world teetered on the brink of a second, potentially far deadlier nuclear nightmare. While the explosion of Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant shattered the Ukrainian night, a far more insidious disaster was unfolding: a catastrophic failure of truth. In the smoke, chaos, and ingrained culture of Soviet secrecy, the unthinkable was being denied. And in a cramped Moscow office, one chain-smoking scientist, Valery Legasov, gripped a telephone receiver like a lifeline, knowing that hanging up could mean the deaths of millions. This is the human story behind the phone call that defied denial and helped avert an unfathomable scale of suffering.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in History
The Rise of Chinese Mini-Sized Drones: Tiny Machines with Huge Impact
In the world of drones, bigger has long meant better—larger drones with heavy payloads, longer flight times, and advanced sensors have dominated military and commercial skies. But in recent years, a fascinating trend has emerged from China: the rise of mini-sized drones, some no bigger than a wasp or a small bird. These tiny flying machines pack surprising capabilities into diminutive frames, changing how surveillance, reconnaissance, and even combat are conducted. This article explores the fast-evolving landscape of Chinese mini-drones, their unique features, and the implications they hold for global security and technology.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Futurism
Tsar Bomba: The Day the Earth Trembled
On October 30, 1961, a Soviet bomber flew over the icy desolation of Novaya Zemlya, a remote archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Tucked inside its belly was an object unlike anything the world had ever seen. It wasn’t just a weapon—it was a statement. A symbol of raw, unfiltered power. Its name: Tsar Bomba.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in History
Clash of Titans: U.S. vs. Russia in a Fractured World
When two giants stand toe-to-toe, even the slightest shift echoes across the globe. The fraught and evolving relationship between the United States and Russia today isn’t just a diplomatic tug-of-war—it’s a force reshaping the lives of citizens from Washington to Warsaw, Moscow to Mumbai. Here's how that tension unfolds and what it means for us all.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in FYI
When Counting Stops, Abundance Begins
If You Know How Much You Have, Then You Don’t Have Much There’s a peculiar kind of wealth in life that doesn’t show up on a bank statement. It doesn’t sit neatly in a numbered spreadsheet or fit inside the tidy limits of a ledger. In fact, the truest forms of abundance often defy measurement entirely. That’s what the old saying captures so well: “If you know how much you have, then you don’t have much.”
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Motivation
The Quranic Prediction of the Roman Victory: A Testament to Faith and History
History often surprises us with its patterns, coincidences, and the seeming foreshadowing of future events. But what happens when a sacred text, revealed over 1,400 years ago, appears to predict a geopolitical turn of events with astonishing precision? Such is the case with the Quranic prophecy about the Roman victory over the Persians, an episode that blends spiritual belief, historical record, and miraculous foresight. For Muslims, this event is not just an affirmation of faith but also a reminder of the Quran’s divine origin and its engagement with the real world.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in FYI
Pornography in the Modern World: Pleasure, Pain, and the Hidden Costs
Introduction: A Taboo That Isn’t Pornography is everywhere—and yet, it’s rarely talked about honestly. It’s a multibillion-dollar industry woven into the fabric of the internet, media, and pop culture. With a few clicks, anyone—teenagers, adults, couples, even children—can access an endless stream of sexual content. It’s private, available 24/7, and requires no emotional effort or real-life interaction.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Filthy
The Illuminati: Myth, Power, and the Mystery That Won’t Die
Introduction: The Power of the Unseen The word Illuminati conjures up images of shadowy rooms, powerful people pulling the strings, secret handshakes, and hidden symbols on currency and monuments. Whether it's in conspiracy theories, music lyrics, or Hollywood blockbusters, the Illuminati has become a cultural symbol for a force lurking behind the scenes—controlling governments, banks, celebrities, and maybe even your favorite social media app.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Filthy
Dark Psychology and Manipulation: The Hidden Games of the Human Mind
Introduction: The Shadow Side of the Mind We like to think we are in control—of our choices, our opinions, our lives. But what if that’s not entirely true? Beneath the surface of everyday interactions lies a web of invisible threads—crafted by words, tones, and behaviors—that can subtly steer us in directions we never consciously chose. This is the world of dark psychology—the art and science of manipulation, persuasion, and emotional control. It’s not magic. It’s human behavior, weaponized.
By Emad Iqbal5 months ago in Humans
The Return of Analog: Why We’re Falling Back in Love with the Past
Introduction It started with a turntable. In the middle of a fast-paced digital age, someone somewhere dropped the needle on a dusty vinyl record—and suddenly, a warm crackle filled the room. A sound that wasn't perfect, but was real. That moment, multiplied by millions around the world, has sparked something deeper: a quiet but powerful return to analog living.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Journal
