Danielle Nierenberg Tuesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD). The theme, “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality,” addresses the continuing injustices faced by women across the globe. Women farmers’ yields, for example, are often 20–30…
Ha-young Choi 21-year-old says Christian group associated with CIA offered money steal ‘trophy’ from DPRK.
The Delhi Police found itself in an embarrassing situation when the Delhi High Court, at the hearing of Kanhaiya Kumar’s bail plea this afternoon, asked if the police really knew the meaning of sedition.
What do you think when you look at me? A woman of faith? An expert? Maybe even a sister. Or oppressed, brainwashed, a terrorist. Or just an airport security line delay. That one’s actually true. (Laughter) If some of your…
Mayan civilization is one of the oldest and the most mysterious civilization of the ancient world. There had been so many stories told about their extinction, most of which are assumptions. British journalist Robin Wylie discussed what may be the…
Mayan civilization is one of the oldest and the most mysterious civilization of the ancient world. There had been so many stories told about their extinction, most of which are assumptions. British journalist Robin Wylie discussed what may be the…
Mayan civilization is one of the oldest and the most mysterious civilization of the ancient world. There had been so many stories told about their extinction, most of which are assumptions. British journalist Robin Wylie discussed what may be the…
The EU Delegation to Bangladesh in a Statement on Monday condemned the attack on a Hindu priest in Panchagarh and demanded the perpetrators be brought to justice.
Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano Ekushey February’, the most iconic song of the Language Movement that holds a special place in the heart of every Bangladeshi, has been sung in 12 different languages.Besides Bangla, the song, which has become an emblem…
Bangladeshis are proud of Selim Shahriar as the US-based Bangladeshi professor led one of the teams of scientists at Northwestern University in the historic event of detecting the gravitational waves, a discovery that confirms Albert Einstein’s famous theory of relativity.The…
‘Tree Man’ Abul Bajandar, who was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital with a rare skin disease, underwent a successful surgery on his right hand on Saturday.
By Sarah Mimms After visiting the US-Mexico border, Pope Francis on Thursday responded to a question about Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall between the two countries by saying that “this man is not Christian if he has said…
They planned to shoot 19-year-old Saba Qaiser in the head, put her body in a bag, and dump it in the river. It’s pure luck that they didn’t succeed. Saba was wounded but not dead, and managed to drag herself…
Strong and effective leadership are vital for any workplace. Managers play a huge role in creating the best work environment, polishing the behaviour of employees, and also promoting their health and wellness.However, a new study suggests that managers must be…
How do you plan to take care of yourself after retirement?New research recommends that you join social groups such as book clubs since having a social hobby is like regular exercise to live happier and longer.The more social groups an…
By Mohamed Bin Ali The Medina Charter (Arabic: Sahifah Medina or Dustur Medina) is arguably known to be the first constitution ever written incorporating religion and politics. Drawn up by Prophet Muhammad, the Charter was intended to end inter-tribal conflicts…
Charlotte Rampling was a defining symbol of the swinging ‘60s– and in her 50s she became a muse for one of the fashion world’s most unique photographers.With her hooded eyes giving her a perpetually sullen gaze Charlotte Rampling radiated detached…
Planning to woo the lady of your dreams this Valentine’s Day? Confirm with your wallet first as according to an interesting study, the average expenses linked with one-year of dating period, a one-year engagement and a wedding for couples is…
Hundreds of letters and photographs that tell the story of Pope John Paul II’s close relationship with a married woman, which lasted more than 30 years, have been shown to the BBC. The letters to Polish-born American philosopher Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka…
Elbowing each other in the stampede to buy Valentine’s Day chocolate for the men in their lives, Japanese women brought stores to a standstill Saturday.In Japan, the menfolk do sweet nothing on February 14 while the women do battle in…
Pakistan’s president Mamnoon Hussain has urged people of the country not to observe Valentine’s day, saying that it was not a part of Muslim tradition but of the West, the media reported on Saturday.“Valentine’s day has no connection with our…
If you feel down and out most of the time, try meditation coupled with aerobic exercises twice a week for just two months to beat the blues forever, finds a study, adding that this mind and body combination reduced the…
Intricate adult colouring books are the latest lifestyle craze to grip the United States, generating millions of fans, booming sales and libraries falling over themselves to host workshops.Walk into any New York bookstore, and you’ll find them artfully laid out…
India’s Supreme Court agreed on February 2, 2016, to hear an appeal of its 2013 decision that upheld a discriminatory law criminalizing same-sex relations, Human Rights Watch said today. The Indian government should file an affidavit with the court to…
President Obama on Wednesday spoke at the Islamic Society of Baltimore — his first visit to a mosque in America — on protecting our nation’s tradition of religious freedom.(Excerpts) “If we’re serious about freedom of religion — and I’m speaking…
Americans say they are on a sugar detox.A Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,883 adults living in the United States, conducted on 15-21 January, finds that 58 percent say they tried to limit sugar in their diets in the previous 30 days.…
The world’s top chefs, restaurateurs and food critics have been paying tribute to Benoit Violier, who was found dead at his home in Switzerland.The 44-year-old’s Swiss restaurant came top of the French La Liste ranking of the world’s 1,000 best…
Kuala Lumpur – 31 Jan: Islamic finance is complementary to and a major enabler of making responsible investing more ubiquitous across emerging markets – and Asia is leading the way – but integrated reporting and governance remains gap for many…
Dhaka – A court n Dhaka on Thursday placed Mohammad Kamal, arrested in connection with the sexual harassment of several women during Pahela Baishakh celebrations on the Dhaka University campus last year, on a two-day remand. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Abdullah…
On Tuesday Pope Francis met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani for the first time, an encounter that focused heavily on human rights, religious freedom, and an end to the spread of terrorism.Originally scheduled to take place in November, Rouhani’s visit…