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Article compiled by Sameer Kumar Misra on the occasion of Diwali Suraj Yadav, a young boy from a small town near the banks of the Ganga, on the border of Varanasi and Ghazipur, remembers his childhood Diwalis with a heart full of nostalgia. Those days felt magical—simpler, yet filled with uncontainable excitement. Back then, the …

Diwali on the Ganga: A Journey Back to Childhood Lights and Laughter Read More »

A recent two-day rural immersion camp to Dabhlon Village, organized by the Group for Rural Activities (GRA) [1] at IIT Bombay, provided students with a profound insight into rural life. Dabhlon village is located in Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district in Maharashtra, India. The journey commenced at 5 am from IIT Bombay with the students …

A Visit to Dabhlon Village: A Step into a Simpler Life Read More »

In a significant step towards enhancing youth involvement in global development, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a delegation from Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Youth Programme at Marlborough House in London. The event brought together young leaders, international policy makers, and development experts to foster dialogue on youth empowerment and sustainable development. Mr. Layne Robinson, Head of Social …

Commonwealth Hosts Pakistan’s Youth Delegation to Drive Global Impact through Sustainable Development Read More »

Some are saying that Bangladesh will now become the next Pakistan, a country mired by entrenched religious and ethnic tensions. But I refuse to believe that. This politics, which divides people on the basis of man-made constructs such as religion and nationality, is not appealing to the youths of today, the Millennials and the Gen Z who are mostly global citizens.

A Short Bio of Yourself I am Izat Ullah, a 26-year-old from Pakistan and a passionate humanitarian and educationist. I hold a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar. As the Founder and Chairman of the Chiragh Educational Welfare Society (CEWS), I have led various initiatives that empower over 2.5 …

A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Izat Ullah of Pakistan Read More »

by Monica Islam The Corona pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns were very depressing for me as I am someone who is accustomed to going outdoors and spending some time amidst nature. I am not very addicted to social media and other technological gadgets (although they help in beating boredom and loneliness to some extent). During …

Bangladesh – A Nation Incarcerated Read More »

by Monica Islam 19th July, 2024 It is not World Press Freedom Day today and I am not here to write about the perils that a journalist faces. But it has definitely been a long, harrowing day for journalists in Bangladesh. I love journalism and my tryst with this occupation began in 2010 when I …

SOS: Journalists in Bangladesh Read More »

A short bio I am Yahyaa Khan, an 18-year-old student at TNS Beaconhouse, DHA Lahore, in Pakistan. I am the founder of TNS Monologue Slam. Tell us a little about your event/project (how it came about, the number of young people who benefited and the impact it had) My Project started at TNS Beaconhouse, DHA …

A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Yahyaa Khan of Pakistan Read More »

by Sitaram Nayak Atul Singh’s story is one of unwavering commitment to the service of humanity, rooted in his humble beginnings in a village in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Currently residing in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Atul’s journey of compassion began early in his college days, where he pursued a degree in Information Technology. Driven by …

Atul Singh – Saving Lives through his ‘Blood Journey’ across India Read More »

by Monica Islam As the month of Ramadan begins, there is a renewed vigor in the Muslim community worldwide to achieve peace and unity, to spread happiness and love, and to be mindful of a Superior Being. It is also a time for introspection. Although reformation of the Muslim world is not on the top …

5 Reforms for the Muslim world beginning this Ramadan Read More »

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