Creating a regime of fear in Nepal
The government is criminalising dissent in the name of regulating social networks.
The silent rise of Chinese soft power in the Philippines
Despite such news that greatly contributed to the negative sentiment against China as a whole, it is interesting to see how mainland Chinese businesses, food, and trends have…
Ad ban: Dawn
Pressure tactics will not force Dawn to abandon principled journalism.
Protecting children in the age of artificial intelligence
In essence, there can be no substitute for an educated and literate public with a discerning and critically analytical mind, as well as to have cognitive and affective means to…
As voyeurism plagues sports, devising countermeasures has been difficult
As authorities and sports equipment manufacturers continue to seek ways to prevent such despicable acts from occurring in sports environments, it is also important that the rest…
Nipping fake news in the bud: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Misinformation and disinformation can endanger national security as seen in the contentious discourse on the West Philippine Sea issue. It could weaken trust in democratic…
Unfair burden: The Statesman
India’s worsening air pollution crisis has long been a public health emergency, but the proposal by insurers to hike health premiums in New Delhi due to pollution-related…
Editors, don’t become PROs of proprietors
A prerequisite of being an editor—qualities far more important than his/her ability to write, edit, direct, lead, brief reporters, have a nose for stories, etc—is to have…
Banning Sukatani: How Indonesian police undermine free expression
The reported police action against punk band Sukatani and its 2023 track, "Bayar Bayar Bayar," is a clear instance of constitutional violation that illustrates the enduring power…
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…