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The Manufactured Heroism Crisis: India-Pakistan’s Clash of Perceptions and Realities

by Irshad Ahmad The ceasefire between India and Pakistan remains technically intact, but the psychological war rages on. While Pakistanis celebrate what they perceive as a strategic success, India finds itself trapped in a vortex of confusion—its public torn between…

PPFA Lauds Assam CM for Highlighting Hinglaj Shakti Peeth in Balochistan

Guwahati:  Patriotic People’s Front Assam (PPFA), a northeast India-based forum of nationalist citizens, lauds Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for highlighting the importance of Hinglaj Mata Mandir in the Balochistan locality of south-west Pakistan, citing the link with Maa…

EcoWaste Coalition Welcomes Reduced Littering Inside Voting Centers, Laments Littering Outside

14 May 2025, Quezon City.  The waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition welcomed the noticeable decrease in littering inside voting centers but lamented the unchecked littering outside. Based on the monitoring conducted last Monday, the group’s Basura Patrollers heaved…

India’s Enchanting Summer Escapes: Cultural Festivals in the Coolness of Nature

India is a land of rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vibrant traditions. However, during the summer months, many regions experience scorching heat with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F). This oppressive heat, combined with high humidity, can make cities like Delhi,…

Opening of Timeless Strokes Exhibit: Early Works from the Personal Collections of Iconic Filipino Artists

Manila, Philippines —  The Timeless Strokes Exhibit. This special exhibition at Imahica Art Gallery opened on May 10 and is already buzzing with energy, stories, and inspiration. Timeless Strokes brings together early works by some of the biggest names in…

EcoWaste Coalition Stages Post-Election Clean-Up, Urges Candidates to Take Responsibility for Campaign Waste

A Call for Stricter Enforcement of COMELEC’s Clean-up Directive 13 May 2025, Quezon City. – To send a strong message on political accountability and environmental responsibility, the EcoWaste Coalition led a post-election clean-up this morning around Flora Ylagan High School along…

Gifts Delivered Uphill: BCU Graduate School’s Heartfelt Outreach to Talingguroy Elementary School

by Reynald Bolinget, MAEE Two overloaded jeepneys rolled out of Baguio City on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, as the sun cast a golden hue over the terraced hills of La Trinidad. Inside, a group of Baguio Central…

Sowing Seeds of Hope in a Garden of Hate

by Irshad Ahmad   When the air reeks with the acrid smell of war, fear seeps into our souls. Life loses meaning, and the future turns bleak. Amidst the chaos, friends and foes alike obsess over statistics—counting losses like arithmetic…

“We don’t want journalists to be arrested or dismissed just for politically supporting fascism” – PIB DG

Burhanuddin (Dhaka Bureau): Referring to the role of journalists during the July-August uprising in Bangladesh, the Director General of the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB), Faruk Wasif, stated that necessary action could be taken against any journalist if there is a…

DRU Unveils ‘Kanthaswar’ and Holds Discussion

Rozina Rozi (Dhaka Bureau): To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Financial Institutions Division Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Nazma Mobarek, unveiled the special publication ‘Kanthaswar’ of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The unveiling ceremony, discussion meeting, and cake-cutting…

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