The slow violence of oil spills
The catastrophe of the Mindoro oil spill, which happened just a month ago, is an illustration of slow violence taking place in real time, with the damage still spreading.
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Anwar’s visit to Riyadh should have been a private visit
It is very important for any leader, minister or official to weigh the potential benefits of the visit against the expenses as an official visit by a head of government is…
Corruption scandal in Chinese football yet another own goal in national ambitions to be a powerhouse
While details have been scarce, it is clear that the current investigation affects footballing officials at the very highest level.
Is it insensitive to expect everyone to be fasting during Ramadan?
People who are not fasting, opt to eat in private or not at all d to avoid intrusive questions and having to explain why they're not fasting.
‘Naatu Naatu’ proves universal power of music
Those who enjoyed the film started posting videos on TikTok, and a “Naatu Naatu” trend spread beyond India to the rest of the world.
Iftar feasts show Ramadan is losing its spiritual values
Big iftar gatherings, which many private corporate sectors also throw, sometimes on an even bigger scale, are just one example of how Ramadan today has lost many of its spiritual…
The coming creative destruction from AI
Artificial intelligence’s impact could be bigger than that of China joining the WTO, but will pose challenges for policymakers.
Tracing the origins of Bangladesh’s economic woes
Bangladesh’s economy is overwhelmingly dominated by informal sectors. The informalisation stems from deindustrialisation, which has set in prematurely in the country.
Why university rankings are pointless exercises for students in Singapore
A number of prominent universities have spoken out against such rankings, which cannot measure the multifaceted goals of higher education.
Modi’s BJP hands opposition a useful sword
The removal of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has already had the effect of rallying the opposition.