Later this month on Republic Day, we will celebrate the acceptance of the Constitution of India by the people over seventy years ago. It is because of this constitution that no majority can bully a minori
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Esther Ngumbi Inter Press Service The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity and disrupted food systems and food supply chains in developed and developing countries alike. In the United States, m
Was just watching a video of an American Republican former Governor of California, speaking out against the outrageous attempt of Trump to sabotage the proceedings at the Capitol, using mobs. The man who spoke
Something I love to nibble on are cashew nuts! My children and my wife know I love the dry fruit and every once in a while, present me a packet of the same, and for me it is like heaven those few days before I
One of the saddest sights I’ve seen is when a loved one is carried out of his or her home, cold and lifeless. Tears flow and sobs rack the air as the body is placed in a coffin or funeral bier and taken to a
Jan Lundius Inter Press Service Oh, Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz. My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends. Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friend
For nearly a year, the only reason many looked in newspapers or at TV screens was for news of the vaccine, and finally when the vaccine is ready to roll out, there is a waning of interest. “What’s the probl
He was an old man, well into his eighties and I had always been particularly fond of him. I entered his room in the hospital and found him bent with his back to me doing something to his leg. I walked up and ge
Thalif Deen Inter Press Service The storming of Capitol Hill in Washington DC by an unruly mob is reminiscent of an insurrection in a “banana republic” –as hilariously portrayed in the 197
A few hundred yards from where I live are buildings meant for the poorer section, put up, to take them out of the slums. One would think, that in their little crowded tenements, tempers would be high, and anger
“How many times a day should I use these eye drops?” I asked the doctor.“As many times as you need to,” he said, “It’s only tears!”I stared at the bottle. I looked hard at the price. One hundred a
The new guardian angel, who had just started guarding people on earth, sighed and all the angels nearby rushed to his side, “What happened?” they asked with heavenly concern. “Well it&rsquo
Many who walk into my bedroom, look at the empty space carved into my cupboard and look askance at me. “That’s where I had my TV!” I tell them, and seeing puzzled faces, continue, “It was a small 14 inc
Review by: Elspeth Iralu, University of New Mexico How are children experiencing the pandemic? How does the pandemic exacerbate the challenges vulnerable children face? What dreams sustain children?-
M Sashi Jamir, PHD Oriental Theological Seminary Nationalism and Christianity are the two pillars that make up the fabric of Naga identity. Nationalism here seemly means the love of ones nation. Contextuall
It was sad seeing my huge German-Shepherd dog, whimpering in pain. His ear had got infected, so with cotton swab, antiseptic cream and warm water in plastic mug, I slowly and laboriously started cleaning it, ho-
Reuters 1643: Sir Isaac Newton, scientist, was born. He developed the laws of gravity and planetary relations 1868: The restoration of Imperial rule in Japan is formally proclaimed. 1642: King Ch
Suddenly love has turned to hate in our country, with violent terms like ‘love-jihad’ on everyone’s lips. Men are being put into prisons for falling in love and married couples separated! Horrified, I jus-
And as the year comes to an end I look around and see my bamboo flute stretched out on the grand piano. I pick it up and place my mouth tenderly against the unpolished bamboo hole, and then from the bamb
It was my body talking and I thought I’d listen to the outbursts coming from different parts of me; my feet and shoulders, arms and palms, all having an argument. “I can’t figure out why you should get th
