Indians coming out of deprivation mentality & dreaming big: PM Modi
He also said the country was moving ahead with the approach of people-centric governance, unlike in the past when it witnessed government-centric governance.
Society
Open space: Male victims of abuse and dating violence speak up
According to a 2017 study by the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, sexual violence against boys aged 13-17 are twice as prevalent as sexual violence against…
Seoul population continues fall to below 9.5m; down to 7.2m by 2050: Report
The recent slide in the city’s native South Korean population was mainly caused by residents moving out of the capital to new towns surrounding Seoul, according to the…
Bangkok Pride parade shines ray of hope for Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community
The parade on June 5, filled with rainbow flags, was joined by supporters of all genders, activists, sex workers, politicians, and celebrities, dressed in “anything that…
Mass media bill: JS body gets 60 more days to scrutinise
Once the new law is passed, jobs of media employees will no longer be regulated under the labour law.
Indonesian parents want school to go on despite hepatitis cases
While much is not yet known about the hepatitis outbreak, early data suggest that the mysterious disease is most prominent among young children.
Uproar in Muslim world after BJP leaders’ derogatory remarks
Following a strong reaction from the Muslim countries, the ruling BJP suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled party leader, Naveen Kumar Jindal from the party for…
What I wish I had known at 19 about sexual harassment
The writer says she still wonders why she failed to do anything, seven years later.
Karachi superstore fire is a strong warning for govt, businesses to put public safety over profits
Neglect of fire, general safety and construction regulations has become an all too common feature of most residential and commercial projects in the city in recent years.
We dig our own grave when we kill a river
There are 310 rivers in the country, according to an estimate by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority. Of them, 175 are in miserable condition, and 65 are almost dead.