Innocent people invariably bear the cost of being nature’s custodians at the hands of the colonial design.
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When women and children cannot escape their abusers
By Sabine Saliba BEIRUT, Jul 3 2020 (IPS) – Reports of escalating violence against women and children made the news almost every day in March and April following the announcement of lockdowns to control the spread of Covid-19. The main…
The Moment When America Fell Behind
By Jules Kortenhorst DENVER – As governments around the world adopt policies to address the immediate economic fallout of COVID-19, they are making decisions that will also determine their countries’ competitiveness for decades to come. If designed correctly, stimulus and…
Memorable days: When Kamal takes me people think I still can work
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The inside pages of The New Nation needed to be uplifted to increase its readership. I found the district page was two days’ stale. The man in -charge was not computer literate and was totally at the…
When machines think for us: Consequences for work and place
by Judith Clifton, Amy Glasmeier and Mia Gray on 14th May 2020 @_mia_gray The one sure way not to forecast the impact of artificial intelligence technologies is technological determinism.
Where were AL leaders when Bangabandhu was assassinated: PM
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said she is still looking for an answer where all the leaders of Awami League had been when Bangabandhu was assassinated and why no-one of them came forward to play…
Societies pay price when journalists targeted: UN chief
People responsible for killing journalists from 2006-18 not convicted, says Unesco UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said societies as a whole pay a price when journalists are targeted.
It’s the age of Asia when it comes to passport power
As the global economy transforms and centers of power shift, Asia’s dominance appears to be unfaltering. Entering into the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore retain a firm hold on first place on the Henley Passport Index, each with…
When your AI assistant misbehaves: Mozilla Foundation
Whether it’s turning off the lights, looking up a fact online, or asking for directions, more and more of us are incorporating digital assistants into our lives. A recent Amazon Alexa commercial depicts a heartwarming story with a family’s interactions…
When to have thyroid test?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck below Adam’s apple. It is basically responsible for the secretion of thyroid hormones which regulates body processes such as respiration, body temperature, pulsation, digestion…
Evil triumphs when good people do nothing
Corporal punishment is a form of bullying by a ‘teacher’ and it should be remembered that all bullies lose power and back down when confronted.