by Sitaram Nayak Sameer Kumar Misra, a trailblazer in the realm of manufacturing engineering and utilizing it to teach marginalised children, has recently been honoured by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the SME Education Foundation in their prestigious 30 Under 30 list. This recognition stands as a testament to Misra’s exceptional contributions to …
by Ruhamah Ifere Women and girls are on the run for their lives in Nigeria. This is alarmingly so because in 2023, 30 million women and girls are still experiencing gender based violence in the country according to Action Aid. One in two women report that they or a woman they know have experienced violence …
By Cody Mitchell It may seem unlikely that the accession of a new monarch in a foreign country with no legal connection to Australia would reignite Australia’s long-running Republican debate. But that is exactly what happened on Monday. On 15 January, this Monday, the 83-year-old Queen Margrethe II of Denmark quietly abdicated her throne in …
by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Nations at COP28 agree to ‘transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems BBC From the electricity that we use to power our coffee makers, to the fuel that powers our cars for our daily commutes, it is evident that a large part of our lives is dependent on energy. However, …
Fueling Change: The battle against burning of fossil fuels at COP28 Read More »
by Sakshi Singh Ladies and gentlemen, Who’s the driver and who’s the rider? Whenever there’s an evolution in technology, two things happen: easier lives for some and tougher lives for others. Let’s elaborate this a bit. On April 30, 1993, when the World Wide Web was released into the public domain, the entire world witnessed …
by Diksha Gupta and Ainesh Dey The article delves into the broader geo-strategic positioning of India against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. India’s Non-Linear Engagement in the Region: A Brief Overview As the Israel-Palestine conflict rages on, India’s de-hyphenation policy, which calls for valuing independent relationships with Israel and Palestine, …
Reimagining Indian Intervention in the Israel-Palestine Conflict Read More »
by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures. World Health Organisation We are all acquainted with the saying, “The greatest wealth is health” aren’t we? Or how about, “He who has health has hope; and …
by Duncan Gaswaga In a significant move towards regional integration, Somalia has recently joined the East African Community (EAC), following in the footsteps of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which joined the community in 2022. The decision to admit Somalia to the community was made at the 23rd East African Community Heads of State …
Somalia joins the East African Community: A step towards enhanced regional integration Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and the seventh largest in the world, has seen a large number of its citizens emigrate in recent years, in what is popularly known as ‘japa’, a Yoruba term for ‘flee’. The emigration wave is gathering steam amid mounting socioeconomic challenges in the country. Nigeria …
The ‘japa’ wave and the rise of Nigeria’s diaspora assets Read More »
by Monica Islam National elections are approaching fast in the Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh). In Bangladesh, the elections are set to be held on January 7, 2024. Concerns are growing about the validity and reliability of the elections, i.e. whether the elections will be free, fair, credible and inclusive for all the parties …