What to do with the polarity in South Korean society
The writer likens the polarity and antagonism between the Left and the Right, or the rich and the poor, in South Korea to the movie "The Hunt."
Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?
The Awami League's month-long protest cites grievances such as the arrest of its leaders, economic instability, and alleged human rights violations under the interim government.…
Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?
Without clear and enforceable measures, such a transition could jeopardise the country's religious harmony and undermine the principles of equality that have long been embedded in…
Where do transgenders fit?
US president Donald Trump has brought the discussion about transgenders to the forefront by announcing that there are only two genders, male and female, in his inauguration speech.
Modernity, ‘wokeness,’ and DEI
To sum up: modernity, wokeness, and DEI are distinct but interconnected concepts. Modernity transforms social structures, wokeness critiques its shortcomings, and DEI attempts to…
Trumpian purge
US President Donald Trump’s moves are likely to fuel greater racism and xenophobia in the US.
Young people reject polarisation
Younger generations’ growing rejection for political polarisation in older generations is what is moving the polls. They want Mr. Yoon out, but are wary of Lee Jae-myung. They…
Dhaka deserves better, and so do we
The writer says: "The July uprising brought a whiff of freedom, an air of hope, and the promise of change. But now, as the dust settles and the jubilation fades, the reality of…
Gendered justice: The Kathmandu Post
Law in much of South Asia, including in Nepal, favours men, even in horrifying rape cases.
Can untouchability be eradicated in Nepal?
The declaration of an untouchability-free nation was a blatant lie on the part of the new ruling elites, the writer says.