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In shutdown, history plays and documentaries throw up some riveting questions
Closed doors of coronavirus have inadvertently opened doors to random TV viewing. One such recent program was the telecast of a stage play, “Drawing the Line,” shown at London’s Hampstead Theatre. It focused on 1947 demarcation of...May 17, 2020 732 0 -
Even as nations unite against coronavirus, India continues discriminatory policies against Muslims
By Iftikhar Ali and Muhammad Luqman The coronavirus may be scuttling world economies and posing one of the gravest challenges to humanity since the WWII. But New Delhi is not showing any sign of abating in...Apr 4, 2020 762 0 -
The Fight for Gender Equality in Pakistan
In a small classroom located on the lower level of American University’s School of Communication building, Mrs. Fauzia Kasuri was knocking down patriarchal narratives and laying the groundwork for the future success of women in Pakistan....Mar 26, 2020 1802 1 -
Coronavirus outbreak likely to cost world economy $1 trillion
The coronavirus-triggered uncertainty is likely to cost the global economy $1 trillion in 2020 with possible ramifications for all countries, the UN’s trade and development agency said Monday in its latest report as stocks plunged in...Mar 10, 2020 693 0 -
Spreading tensions threaten to char India’s soul – Manmohan Singh
As images of gruesome violence in capital New Delhi – mostly targeting Muslims -tarnish India’s international standing, former prime Minister Manmohan Singh has warned that social tensions would “char soul” of the country, once held up...Mar 6, 2020 1351 0 -
U.S., Taliban sign peace deal towards withdrawal of American forces, end to conflict
Nearly two decades after the United States invaded Afghanistan – following the 9/11 terror attacks – the U.S. and Taliban have signed an agreement that would allow a full withdrawal of American forces within 14 months...Feb 29, 2020 856 0 -
How Sanders is firing up Democratic voters with a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition
The Democratic party appears to be heading into an unprecedented evolutionary phase and Senator Bernie Sanders is driving the movement for such transition. Soon after his convincing victory in diversity-rich Nevada, the Vermont threw light on...Feb 23, 2020 770 0 -
Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...Feb 22, 2020 739 0 -
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...Feb 18, 2020 604 0 -
Kashmir looked like Switzerland but felt like Gaza Strip – American Journalist
Image: Pahalgam Valley, Credit: KennyOMG /Wikimedia In one of the most poignant assessments of the crisis that has plagued Kashmir since New Delhi’s revocation of its autonomous status August last year, an America journalist found on her trip...Jan 26, 2020 14994 2