To provide a safety umbrella to the farmers against the natural disasters (droughts, floods), pests, and diseases, along with post-harvest losses due to local risks like hailstorms and landslides, an alluring scheme, Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), was...
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Is ULFA Separatist Still a Threat to Northeast India’s Sovereignty?
The United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), once the fiercest militants, had caused havoc in Assam, in Northeast India bordering Bangladesh. In the 1980s and 1990s, India was torn apart by a separatist movement by radicalised militants of Nagaland, Manipur, and...
An Open Letter To The Israelis: Rise And Save The Soul Of Your Country
I have been agonizing over this appeal to every Israeli: why are you remaining silent in the face of the heinous crimes being committed in your name by your government against the masses of innocent Palestinian men, women, and children in Gaza? By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir No...
A Five-Pronged Strategy to End Plastic Pollution in Bangladesh—With People at the Center
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues in Bangladesh, threatening ecosystems, public health, and urban hygiene. Experts agree that the crisis stems more from its irresponsible use and widespread mismanagement than from plastic production...
I Went to See Superman As an Escape from Reality – Reality Was Still There
I am not going to pretend I know exactly what Director James Gunn’s intentions were with his recent adaptation of Superman, which was released in theaters last week. But I didn’t need the 72 feet wide and 50 feet tall IMAX screen to see clear connections to the hate...
Ilhan Sami Çomak Receives the Jack Hirschman Poetry Award
Ilhan Sami Çomak, the Kurdish poet, was recently honored with the Jack Hirschman Poetry Prize, presented by the Poets of Planet Network. This recognition not only celebrates the life and legacy of the renowned American poet Jack Hirschman but also uplifts the poetic...
Algeria: Honoring Pluralism for a Stronger Nation
Algerian identity cannot be reduced to a singular narrative. It is the result of a long and complex historical journey shaped by diverse influences: Berber (Amazigh), Arab, African, Mediterranean, Andalusian, Ottoman, and French; that have each left a distinct mark....
From FfD4 Sevilla to Brazil COP30: Rethinking Climate for Sustainable Development
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Sevilla from 30 June to 3 July 2025, marked a decisive yet delicate moment for global climate and economic governance. With over 15,000 participants including 70+ heads of state,...
One day they will tell what happened there
By Avner Wishnitzer. Avner is a co-founder of Combatants for Peace and a professor of history at Tel Aviv University. We reprint with his permission this recent article for the Hebrew-language online publication Local Call. One day they’ll tell about what happened...
FDA Philippines Urged to Speed Up Probe on Banned Coloring in Fermented Shrimp Paste or ‘Bagoong Alamang’
16 July 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition and the Consumer Rights to Safe Food (CRSF) appealed to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite its investigation on Rhodamine B, a non-permissible and carcinogenic food colorant, used to give fermented...
Unlocking NIDO-Africa’s Economic and Investment Potentials for Nigeria’s Development
Over the past few years, Jude Osakwe, a Nigerian professor at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), Continental Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Africa, has been working on various aspects of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China...
From Hanseatic Roots to Philippine Shores: Dumaguete and Siquijor Host the Landmark 5th HLU Conference
By: Genevieve Balance Kupang Dumaguete City, Philippines. The 5th Annual Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference was a landmark event, held from July 9-11, 2025, in the vibrant Dumaguete City. The Philippines proudly hosted this international gathering,...