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Hong Kong theatre: it’s a gas – Tear Gas!

Tear Gas is a play, a satire or skit I would call it, on the student involvement in the Occupy Protests in Hong Kong that have been going on for 40-odd days and more now and that have highlighted, though…

Bangladesh: ramping it up for the disabled

Students of the department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka organized a human chain and rally on Monday, November 10, 2014 at the premise of Aporajeyo Bangla to demand ramps in all academic institutions in Bangladesh along with the University…

Bangladesh: Social Entrepreneurship contest at BUET

On yet another hartel (strike) day in October this year (2014) in Dhaka, BUET campus was abuzz with the excitement of formally clad youth, many with anxious dispositions, all eagerly making last-minute adjustments to presentation files on their laptops and…

A China lament – what do you really want from us?

What Do You Really Want from Us? When we were the sick man of Asia , we were called the yellow peril. When we are billed to be the next superpower, we are called the threat. When we closed our…

Military supremacy is harmful to mankind

Super power like USA begins to end its occupation in Afghanistan. Still 9,800 US troops remain in Kabul, 1,500 personnel in Iraq, 16,000 in Indonesia, with 200 ground troops in Pakistan. Military supremacy is harmful to humankind. Like the USA,…

Blessings and fun at Jammu’s Jhiri Festival

Jhiri Mela is an annual fair held in Jammu during October – November and is held symbolizing courage, honesty and compassion. It also upholds the values, customs and culture of India. Jhiri Mela in Jammu also brings in a festive…

Hong Kong – UMBRELLA REVOLUTION DAY 40

UMBRELLA REVOLUTION DAY 40 (6 November 2014) Before I begin today’s recap, I’d like to invite you to read my article “A Guide to the Recent Protests in Hong Kong” with background information, timeline and a run down a some…

Give Hong Kong an appropriate Harbour Authority – or non

“The Government is consulting the public on the setting up of a Harbourfront Authority but both the digest and response form fail to address key concerns,” says Paul Zimmerman, CEO, Designing Hong Kong, and Member, Harbourfront Commission. “These include a…

Tenth Muharram Ashura in Bangladesh

Ashura or the 10th day of Muharram (the first month of the Hijri calendar) is an important day to the Shia Muslims of the world. Imam Husain (R), the grandson of the Holy Prophet (SM) was killed brutally on the…

How Does a Ball Help Change the Lives of Children?

  Human Wrongs Watch It all starts with a ball. Add an inspiring coach and a safe place to play, and the power of sport takes root. Since 2009, Just Play has helped empower and mobilize children in 11 Pacific…

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