Naseeruddin Shah: Javed Akhtar and Comments on Taliban By Dr Ram Puniyani With the Taliban coming to power in Afghanistan, the memories of horror stories of yesteryears have been rekindled. When in power they not only implemented their version of Sharia law but also undertook the horrifying oppression of women. …
Read More »WHO will stay in Afghanistan
The people of Afghanistan need support and solidarity today more than ever: Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari 18 August 2021, Cairo, Egypt — After the Taliban’s occupation of Afghanistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that it will not leave Afghanistan and will continue to serve as before. Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, …
Read More »US must protect Afghan journalists as Taliban take power: CPJ
Hundreds seek assistance, relocation amid threat from the militant group New York, August 16, 2021 – The United States must do more to ensure the safety of Afghan journalists as the county falls under the control of the Taliban, including facilitating safe passage out of the country and providing emergency …
Read More »Afghanistan: ‘Now is the time to stand as one’, UN chief tells Security Council
16 August 2021: As desperate Afghans were trying to escape the Taliban and board planes, during chaotic scenes at Kabul airport on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for international unity on Afghanistan, in a briefing to an emergency session of the Security Council. Mr. Guterres appealed for the Council …
Read More »#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 12 August 2021
“Outsiders Brought In To Manhandle MPs, Including Women”: Opposition “Today we had to come out here to speak to you (the media) as we (the opposition) are not allowed to speak inside Parliament…. This is the murder of democracy,” Rahul Gandhi. Activist Saket Gokhale joins TMC today. “The #TMC is …
Read More »Afghanistan: UN mission demands end to fighting as Taliban advance
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Tuesday called for an immediate end to fighting in urban areas, as the Taliban continues a ground assault in the south of the country. New Delhi. 4 August 2021.UNAMA said civilians are bearing the brunt of the violence as fighting enters cities, …
Read More »Return of Taliban to power in Afghanistan and it’s meaning for India
India’s role in Afghanistan Return of Taliban to power in Afghanistan and it’s meaning for India. US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Means India. Dealing With the Taliban: India’s Strategy in Afghanistan. How the Afghan peace talks impact India, explained by Professor Jagadishwar Chaturvedi. Know what it means for America’s defeat in …
Read More »Talibans in London ! Karl Marx’s grave attacked ‘with hammer’
London, Feb 5. The grave of German political philosopher and revolutionary socialist Karl Marx at Highgate Cemetery in London has been vandalized. “Karl Marx’s memorial has been vandalized! It looks like someone has had a go at it with a hammer,” said a tweet by Highgate Cemetery. “It’s a Grade …
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