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Day: January 19, 2025

Irawati Karve: The Indian Anthropologist Who Defied Nazi Ideology

Irawati Karve: The Indian Anthropologist Who Defied Nazi IdeologyIn the annals of anthropology, few figures stand as tall or as defiant as Irawati Karve, an Indian scholar whose life and work not only reshaped the understanding of Indian society but also served as a beacon of resistance against one of the darkest ideologies of the […]

The Twilight of a Presidency: Joe Biden’s Legacy in the Light of Public Opinion

As the sun sets on Joe Biden’s presidency, the American public has rendered its verdict with a clarity that resonates through history. The latest CBS News/YouGov poll, conducted in the final days before his departure from office, paints a picture of a nation largely dissatisfied with the leadership it has experienced over the last four […]

Trump Grants TikTok 90-Day Respite from Ban Amidst Inauguration Eve

On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump has announced a significant policy shift by granting TikTok a temporary reprieve from a looming ban. Just hours before he was set to take office, Trump declared there would “most likely” be a 90-day extension for the social media platform, known for its short-form video content […]

Target Police Killings Going On in Bangladesh with Support of Yunus Regime

A Hindu police woman has been killed and found hanged in Bangladesh once again. A series of police killings began after the conspiratorial ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5. Dozens of policemen were killed and hanged and the video was circulated on social media. The police recovered the hanging body of a female constable […]

Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect Amid 3 Hostages Release and Aid Increase

After a delay of nearly three hours, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has now come into force, signaling a temporary halt to the 15-month-long conflict that has devastated Gaza. This truce is part of a deal brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, intended to facilitate the release of hostages and prisoners, and […]

US-Mexico Border Tunnel Set for Closure Amid Security Clampdown

A clandestine tunnel facilitating the smuggling of migrants and contraband between the US and Mexico is slated to be sealed, as announced by Mexican border officials. The tunnel, running 300 meters between Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, was ingeniously concealed within a storm sewer system. Despite being recently discovered last week, it is […]

The Paradox of Sadbait: How Emotion-Driven Content Dominates Online Platforms

Despite the common assertion that people seek happiness and positivity online, a contrasting trend is emerging strongly in the digital realm: the allure of sadness, or ‘sadbait.’ This phenomenon, which capitalizes on human emotions to generate views and engagement, underscores a complex interaction between content creators, audiences, and the very algorithms that amplify their reach. […]

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Bangladesh Cricket Captain Shakib Al Hasan

In a significant legal development, a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant on Sunday, January 19, 2025, for Shakib Al Hasan, the renowned all-rounder and former captain of the Bangladesh cricket team. The warrant stems from allegations involving two bounced bank cheques, adding a new layer of controversy to the cricketer’s already tumultuous career. Background […]

Russia and Iran Forge New Agreement to Shape Bilateral Ties for Two Decades.

By Guest Reporter Zahidul I. A strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran is set to establish a robust foundation for bilateral relations over the next 20 years, according to Iranian Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali. “This treaty will create a legal framework and strategic direction for relations between Iran and Russia, paving the way […]

Escalating Violence in Colombia Leaves at Least 60 Dead

In the northeastern department of Norte de Santander, specifically in the Catatumbo region, a surge in violence between two long-standing guerrilla groups has left at least 60 people dead. The conflict pits the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional, ELN) against factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, […]