More money to boost childbirths? Ask babies, not politicians
We should first ask ourselves what would make the nation a better and happier place to raise children before splashing yet more money to the current and future parents.
Davos Dilemma
Critics argue that Davos is a preserve of business elites and politicians, an annual gathering that fosters an optimistic mindset designed to maintain the status quo and preserve…
Wait for Rohingya repatriation gets even longer
Since the influx of Rohingyas from Myanmar's Rakhine State in August 2017, there have been three attempts to repatriate Rohingyas. All three attempts failed as the Rohingyas…
Two pages ripped, an entire nation torn apart
Misinformation can be dangerous, especially in a country where credentials often take precedence over facts and reality, notes the writer.
Peddling influence
A new player has emerged on the Indian political scene, wielding considerable influence and reshaping traditional campaign dynamics ~ the social media influencer.
Transforming slums
The redevelopment of slums is crucial to ensuring the health and hygiene of ordinary city dwellers, notes the writer.
Children of incarcerated mothers: Prisoners without committing any crimes
A public interest litigation came after a local daily highlighted the plight of 10-month-old Mahida, who lives with her imprisoned mother in a condemned cell in Habiganj jail.…
Navigating the social media maze: A collaborative journey through women’s struggles
Recent negative episodes of migrant workers misled by deceptive causes underscore the importance of digital literacy and awareness. Reflecting on these incidents serves as a call…
Limits to Myanmar truce brokered by Beijing
On 12 January 2024, China announced that it had brokered a cease-fire between the Myanmar military and a trio of ethnic armies, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance. There is,…
Undoing Mahathir’s damage
Malaysia's economy would have been very different today if we had instituted reforms, notes the writer.