Latest in: 2020
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Sanders in double-digit lead nationally as Bloomberg qualifies for Nevada debate
The Democratic primary enters a diverse phase this week as Senator Bernie Sanders consolidates his national lead to 31% among party voters and billionaire Michael Bloomberg qualifies to appear in Nevada debate. Bloomberg’s entry – in...February 18, 2020 605 0 -
Amazon founder pledges $10 billion to combat climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has pledged to devote $10 billion to fighting climate change under a new plan to be known as Bezos Earth Fund. “Climate change is the biggest...February 17, 2020 1113 0 -
Bernie, Biden or Bloomberg?
As Joe Biden, widely seen as the candidate closest to Democratic establishment’s idea for moderation, tumbles in early primaries, Senator Bernie Sanders has emerged as the top contender after strong showings in Iowa and New Hampshire....February 16, 2020 1210 1 -
Make every step count
This is the moment like every other significant moment. One that takes everything out of you, but can give everything right back to you. A moment that you put every fiber of energy into, A moment...February 9, 2020 619 0 -
Cultural show uplifts Asian communities amid coronavirus outbreak
A Chinese dragon dance, Indian classical music, Indonesian and Korean troupes and Vietnamese fashion walk were all part of a lively cultural show at the Pentagon Mall that uplifted Asian communities worried over spread of coronavirus....February 4, 2020 1144 0 -
How Pakistan can fuel its future with electric vehicles
The prospect of electric vehicles running cleanly on roads and highways with zero emissions looks great – something like a pleasing sight of Elon Musk’s noiseless Tesla vehicles. In Pakistan, the goal of having such vehicles...February 3, 2020 1315 0 -
Don’t hold back from being an empath – Dia Mirza
Bollywood actress Dia Mirza brought a mix of emotion and realism to famous Jaipur Literature Festival as she displayed empathy and reminded all that the clock was ticking on action to stem climate change. She was...January 31, 2020 789 0 -
January Memories
Editor’s Desk January 2020 started with a string of mixed developments around the world like the World Economic Forum’s well-orchestrated clarion call for action on climate change and the sudden spread of Coronavirus. America lost one...January 30, 2020 775 0 -
Coronavirus – WHO sees global risk with cases in 15 countries, 132 deaths in China
China has now more than 6,000 confirmed Coronavirus cases, while other countries have reported 68 cases of the disease with common cold and flu-like symptoms, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. The deadly virus has killed...January 29, 2020 774 0 -
Covering corruption, crime, politics more dangerous for journalists than war reporting – New report
Journalists reporting on local beats like corrupt practices, crimes and politics face more dangers than those working in war zones, a UNESCO analysis of attacks against media persons around the world shows. The stunning report reveals...January 21, 2020 918 1