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The ‘new normal’ way we live now
Featured collage: Phrenology Credit: de:Benutzer:Summi and Kismet Robot Credit: Polimerek in MIT Museum/ Wikimedia The “world” seems to be in an ever- changing mode. In many respects, it is changing in ways that raise concerns. Look...Feb 5, 2019 1510 2 -
Poles apart: Should U.S., Australia weather extremes sound alarm bells?
A scene after snowfall in Virginia in January 2019, Photo Views and News If you are not surprised by the steep plunge in Chicago temperature, look at the sizzling heat in Australia. While much of North...Feb 2, 2019 1282 1 -
‘Our rightful place is also in Congress’
The election of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to U.S. Congress represents a momentous occasion for American Muslims, who have been struggling to defeat some stereotypes. Omar (D-Minnesota), a Somali-American who came to the United Sates...Jan 7, 2019 1212 0 -
‘Let’s put out the fire and build bridges’
Image: Author Akbar signing German Ambassador Emily Haber’s copy of Journey into Europe Just before Thanksgiving, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, the former High Commissioner from Pakistan to the UK and Ireland and the Ibn Khaldun Chair of...Nov 30, 2018 1999 0 -
Will our next generation have the joy of having coral reefs in our oceans?
Coral reefs represent much more than just among pulls of romanticized undersea travels or colorful biodiversity. They are the very source of life for ocean creatures, and a means to livelihood for hundreds of millions of...Nov 19, 2018 1177 0 -
Why states fail to understand the tribes
A woman is traveling with her camel in Baluchistan , Pakistan, Image Credit: Tariqsulemani//Wikimedia Commons I have been fascinated by the relationship between Muslim tribal societies living on the peripheries of modern states and central governments....Nov 10, 2018 1660 1 -
Democrats eye control of Capitol Hill in Tuesday’s midterm verdict on Trump
A series of analyses and polls on the eve of one of the most hotly contested midterm elections reveal that a Democratic control of the House looks within grasp in Tuesday’s ballot, declared by President Donald...Nov 6, 2018 804 0 -
A ray of hope: Ozone layer healing on track
Nature and man appear to be working in harmony to undo the damage done to the Ozone layer that protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sun. A report, released on Monday confirmed...Nov 6, 2018 1109 0 -
Crystal City in Arlington, Long Island City likely to host two-site Amazon HQ2
Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia Photo: Wikipedia Amazon has decided to have its $5 billioin HQ2 divided into two places – Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia and Long Island City in New York. Availability of talent...Nov 6, 2018 1059 0 -
Diversity, inclusion bring competitive edge: Global Competitiveness Report
Downtown San Jose, South Market St, Silicon Valley Image Credit: XAtsukex /Wikimedia Commons The United States and China may be engaged in a trade war with the threat of exclusionary implications but openness through inclusion and...Oct 17, 2018 909 0
