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Kashi Vishwanath Dham – Tribute to our living heritage

Kashi Vishwanath Dham – Tribute to our living heritage

On December 13, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. This unique project befits a civilizational city, that Kashi is, and the historic Kashi Vishwanath temple. Highlighting the significance and antiquity of Kashi, Mart Twain wrote, “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as […]

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The Controversial UK Nationality Bill

The Controversial UK Nationality Bill

The Bill would enable the government to withdraw citizenship to a person without informing him or her.

The controversial Nationality and Borders Bill was introduced by the ruling Conservative Party in the House of Commons on 6 July 2021. The bill has now progressed to the House of Lords, and if passed it would impact the current UK immigration system as it relates to asylum seekers and refugees; and does this primarily […]

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Civil Engineering: A timeline of development

Civil Engineering: A timeline of development

By: Mohammad Irfan Shah Engineering can be considered a discipline of science and mathematics to problem-solve and analyse how systems function and find practical applications for research. In the modern world, engineers can be seen engaged in discovering renewable resources or biomaterials for efficiency with less cost, testing efficiency of the engine and alternative energy […]

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Translations: “Prejudice”

Translations: “Prejudice”

A translation of Sir Syed’s “Taasub”

By: Abbas Ali “Prejudice is one of the worst qualities of a human being. It is the worst quality of a human being that devours and destroys all his good deeds and virtues. The prejudiced might not talk about it, but his attitude shall exhibit that he does not possess justice which is the sublime […]

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World’s Mega Event: Expo Dubai 20

World’s Mega Event: Expo Dubai 20

By: Dr. Shiben Krishna Raina The dynamic Dubai witnessed three major events during the last three months of the year 2021- the IPL Series of Cricket, the World Cup of Cricket and the Dubai Expo 2020. The Dubai Expo is still going on and will run up to 31st March 22nd. As a matter of […]

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Chile Is at the Political Crossroads: Social Renewal or Decades of Painful Neoliberal Policy

Chile Is at the Political Crossroads: Social Renewal or Decades of Painful Neoliberal Policy

By: Vijay Prashad,  Taroa Zúñiga Silva “If [Augusto] Pinochet were alive, he would vote for me,” said José Antonio Kast in 2017, during the Chilean presidential election when he ran as an independent candidate. This was an especially provocative statement made by him out of the many he has made over the years—he had also […]

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The prospects for JCPOA in light of US-Iran historical distrust

The prospects for JCPOA in light of US-Iran historical distrust

By: Mohammed Khaku There is the clash of perceptions. The United States is the world’s imperialist power and has assumed the right not only to judge other nations but also to destroy those it considers “rogue states.” Iranians see the world quite differently. Their country has existed for thousands of years and has made enormous […]

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Celebrating the Unifier; Tributes to Sardar Patel

Celebrating the Unifier; Tributes to Sardar Patel

By: Arjun Ram Meghwal The 75th year of Independence is a time to introspect, work and live for the nation in line with the vision highlighted by our forefathers. December 15 marks the death anniversary of the great “unifier of the nation”, Sardar Vallabh Bhai. The people of India will remain forever indebted to him […]

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Advanced bariatric and metabolic procedures allow remission of diabetes and obesity

Advanced bariatric and metabolic procedures allow remission of diabetes and obesity

While obesity remains, the major factor contributing to type II Diabetes Mellitus, is also an attributing factor to a plethora of co-morbidities like cardiovascular diseases (CVD) hypertension, Stroke, Infertility and certain type of cancers. Obesity not only affects the longevity of life but also drastically reduces the overall quality of life. It is estimated that […]

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Letter to the editor: Expo Dubai 20

Letter to the editor: Expo Dubai 20

The vibrant Dubai witnessed three major/mega-events during the last three months of the year 2021: the IPL Cricket Series, the World Cup-Cricket and the Dubai Expo 2020. The Dubai Expo is still going on and will run till 31st March 22nd. Originally this mega-event was scheduled to commence from 20 October 2020 to 10 April […]