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Michelle Bachelet and the defense of human rights in a conflicted world
Just look at the statements that greeted former Chilean president and torture victim Michelle Bachelet upon her appointment as High Commissioner for Human Rights. But Bachelet, one of the widely respected political figures of the times, who...August 12, 2018 1018 0 -
Rashida Tlaib: An American promise
Rashida Tlaib’s victory in a Michigan primary has assured her a seat in the U.S. House of Representative since the Democratic candidate is likely to be elected unopposed in November from the state’s 13th congressional district....August 10, 2018 1471 0 -
Pakistan’s governance troubles and the desire for change
1988 was 30 years back. Since then, 8 elections have been held in Pakistan. Yet, the core issue of governance, which goes to the heart to the fundamental incompatibility between resources and requirements, remains untouched. Unattended also is the...August 10, 2018 826 0 -
Immigrants driving U.S. household growth
Image Credit: BrendelSignature/Wikimedia Commons Immigrants have been a force behind household growth in the United States over the past few decades and are projected to be even more important contributors to homeownership after 2025, a new...August 8, 2018 1576 0 -
Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans at record low rate
A naturalization ceremony in Grand Canyon Park Photo: Grand Canyon National Park/Wikimedia Commons Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans hit a record low rate in July as the national economy continues to create more jobs in a variety of...August 5, 2018 917 0 -
Naya Pakistan rejects political dynasties
Twenty two years after forming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has won victory for his party in Wednesday’s general elections in the South Asian country of huge importance to world powers. With 120 seats in the National Assembly,...July 26, 2018 1055 0 -
Battleground Punjab as PML(N) and PTI fight fiercely for July 25 election
With 55% of the National Assembly seats, Punjab has shaped up to be the decisive battlefield for the July 25 election that pitches two of the largest Pakistani parties – PML(N) and PTI – in a...July 22, 2018 934 0 -
What happens when communities ignore intellectual development?
Image Credit: David Monniaux007 Tanuki Jorge Royan / http://www.royan.com.ar / CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia The West is associated and equated with crass materialism. A new documentary, “Generation Wealth,” investigates this. But is the East less infected by this virus? Excessive...July 19, 2018 984 0 -
Interfaith leaders honor Virginia Parents of the Year
The 25th Annual Parents’ Day Alliance of Virginia honored Bishop & Mrs. Tyrone & Valarie Allen (Herndon) and Mr. & Mrs. Ravi & Shashi Chopra (Fairfax Station) as “Virginia Parents’ of the Year, 2018. Mr. &...July 18, 2018 936 0 -
When fishing is not just fishing for so many …
Fishing is not just fishing when it is poor man’s business of life. It helps fight poverty, brings essential diet nutrients to the poor communities, and employs nearly 60 million people worldwide – 14 per cent...July 17, 2018 1213 0
