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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
I don’t have 100 dollars to reach the port: Indian fisherman in Iran
44 Indian fishermen remain stranded in Iran, unable to pay-up for their return, even as Indian Navy’s 'Operation Samudra Setu' brings back 687 Indian nationals from Bandar Abbas
July 4th Message: Muslims have a special bond with America
American Muslims consider July 4 as one of our cherished holidays. We uphold, protect, defend, and celebrate the values enshrined in the U.S. constitution.
Hakka Noodles, anyone?
With two and a half adversories on its borders, the best option is to build on the prevailing international discontent with China, not act alone
Will pulling ad revenue from Facebook impact its policies around hate speech and disinformation?
While major corporates have pulled their ads for a month, the social media giant mostly generates ad revenue from small to medium businesses
Splintered
Guest blog on the Indian Sikh experience in Canada, and the price of speaking up against the Indian regime
US accuses India of unfair and discriminatory practices, restricts Vande Bharat charter flights
The US has also extended the 60 day ban on H-1B and H-2B visas, serving a blow to Indian IT companies
UBC confers honorary doctorate on Teesta Setalvad
Several well-known artists and activists also honoured
Refugees Matter!
What started as a health crisis has expanded, and today many of the most vulnerable – refugees and the displaced amongst them – face a pandemic of poverty.
Hundreds of Indian fishermen trapped in Iran for months, may be coming home soon
They had sent many SOS videos begging the Indian government to rescue them in March. An Indian Navy ship is likely to bring them back by July 1
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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
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