History tells us that it is nearly impossible to know in real time whether some kind of national, grassroots public protest ends up being the beginning of a true revolution against a ruling government system. T
The survival of Libya's most important heritage structures, amidst the tremendous losses inflicted on life and property by brutal conflict, has brought a sense of relief. However, the organised looting of some
Human Wrongs WatchJutta Wolf* – IDN-InDepth News A new study on the extent of protection of women and girls has revealed that the risk of human rights abuses, such as sexual violence, discrimination, traf
Activists of the Hmar Women's Association (HWA) protesting in Lamka, the headquarters of Churachandpur district in Manipur. The demonstration was in protest of the torture and sexual harassment of 25 wome
On Saturday, a car-sized rover named Curiosity rocketed off to Mars to seek further clues to that tantalising question — is there life out there? At the turn of the last century, there were fanciful ideas
Formerly an IDU and a regular alcoholic. Mr. Erothe tested positive in 2009, Recalling his first World AIDS Day in the year 2009 he remembers how his bold step encouraged by KpNP+ stood in a crowd to share his
For all the kicking, and the pushing and shoving, football is a thinking man's game. And for as long as he played, Socrates was its philosopher, on and off the field. The Brazilian great, who died of an intesti
I have wished upon a star I have dreamed a thousand dreams But it makes no difference Sometime fate is so unkind in the games that it plays All my heart desires and dreams don’t come true At times the man
This expenditure—up from $91 billion in 2010—casts serious doubt on the sincerity of leaders’ pledges to work for a world free from nuclear arms, suggesting instead a commitment to retain such
If Myanmar's regime was looking for approval from the superpower as it goes down the road of political reform, it has got one now, even if this is somewhat cautious and with conditions attached. The visit of Hi
Veteran leader Mr. Bendangangshi Ex-MLA a senior Naga citizen has published a write up in one of the local paper under the heading “A perspective on the signatories of the Shillong Accord”. As a for
I am first tempted to misquote; “If a woodchuck would chuck wood, how much wood would the woodchuck chuck” into “If the NNC is repeatedly abused/misused, how much damage done on the NNC can im
REPEAT IT AGAIN, O LORD, REPEAT IT AGAINComposed on 25th Match 1998 Hong Kong"I Am Alpha and Omega", says the Lord Jesus,"The First and the Last, the Beginning and the Ending"He is the same
International conventions are easy to sign but hard to implement, writes Swarna Rajagopalan on the 11th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, taking a close look at two recent reports which point
In this photo released by UNICEF in Manila, British soccer player of the Los Angeles Galaxy and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham looks at an artwork made by former Filipino street children during his vi
We often see Muhammud Bin Tulugh qualities in the Chief Minister of Nagaland. Historians often describe Muhammud as eccentric ruler for shifting capital from Delhi to Devagiri without preparation and for raisin
With State Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh around the corner, and its campaign clearly floundering, the Congress has embarked upon a dangerous path that can only lead to social conflict. The party’s cy
The United Nations says that the world’s population will reach 7 billion people this month.The approach of that milestone has produced a wave of articles and opinion pieces blaming the world’s envir
Gadaffi belongs to a generation of Middle Eastern and African leaders who sought to become heroes of the past, but ended up resembling the very invaders and oppressors their heroes fought against. Libya’s
Every year 3rd December is observed as World Disability Day. As we all (Disabled, parents/families of disabled children, NGOs, SSA IED, Vodafone, World Vision, District Administration, Church Youth, Media, indi