February 2022

Listen to historian Ramchandra Guha in conversation with sociologist Nandini Sundar on "The Itineraries of a Historian". Guha is an authority on modern Indian history and Sundar is a professor of sociology at the University of Delhi and…

In February, a 70-year-old Japanese man serving a prison sentence in China died of illness in a Beijing hospital. The deceased was detained in Beijing in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison for espionage, but crucial details were…

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Jhe New York State Legislature is debating two bills that decriminalize sex work. The bills agree on the need to decriminalize sex workers, but offer very different approaches to doing so. The Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act aims to…

Arjun Ullas creates a timeline of world history that depicts often overlooked parts of the world Arjun Ullas creates a timeline of world history that depicts often overlooked parts of the world Arjun Ullas, a Cambridge science…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine raises logistical challenges between China and Europe. Global transport is already hampered by the Covid virus, and the #Russia-Ukraine conflict could worsen the situation. Rail freight transit, in addition…

THERE IS a movie waiting to be made about the life and extraordinary moments of Stuart Mason-Parker, who died in Thailand at the age of 73, because they had enough color and excitement for 10 men . Born in Ledbury,…

Unfortunately, we have seen the same ideological cliché repeated over Ukraine. Even after Russia recognized the independence of the "people's republics" earlier this week, Branko Marcetic, a writer for the left-wing American magazine…

Pavlo Gonchar / SOPA PicturesUp to 100 million US adults have used it Buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans at least once in the past 12 months, but financial institutions currently don't have access to the insights generated as consumers open…

The largest population of giant tortoises in the world thrives on a group of East African islands in the Indian Ocean. The tortoises of Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles sit at the top of the…

Bell Hooks, a pioneering African-American college activist, recently died of kidney failure at the age of 69. She has published 40 books, mostly on the intersection of gender, race, and class. Hooks was a…

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, center, joins a rally for Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Cisneros, left, and Greg Casar, right, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in San Antonio. (Eric Gay/AP Photo) To subscribe to…

A former Citigroup executive has raised about $9 million in a new round of early-stage funding for Paywallet, which provides installment loans to defaulting borrowers whose repayments come directly from their paychecks.Jacksonville,…

In the fall of 2013, President Xi Jinping announced his vision for developing a strategic framework in support of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the now-defunct Silk Road Economic Belt. collectively known as…

A grand stage adorned with themed props in a grand hall at JLN Stadium is ready to welcome guests for the spectacular musical about the life of social reformer BR Ambedkar…

My meditation teacher recently challenged our group to consider something that many of us have lost sight of…

Europe and its main Indo-Pacific partners are joining forces to present a positive agenda for the region at the Ministerial Forum to be held in Paris tomorrow under the French EU Presidency. This one-of-a-kind event brings together Foreign…

No wonder we're beside ourselves, faced with a whole menagerie of 800-pound gorillas: the never-ending COVID pandemic, the looming war with Russia, the climate change catastrophe, and fundamental challenges to our democracy, to say the…

Holding a gold microphone and wearing a seafoam green pantsuit, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez energized the San Antonio crowd with her vision to swing the state of Texas under Democratic control."It will happen," Ocasio-Cortez said at a rally…

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The politics of the hard left of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) and the so-called “Squad,” once a dominant theme for many elected Democrats, are turning against the ruling party, top Democrats tell us.Why is this important: The push…

An installment loan allows the borrower to borrow a certain amount of cash over time. The loan is then repaid in installments. Typically, installment loans come with set payment amounts that do not vary throughout the loan. However, the…

In a recent study, an Indian researcher traced the tectonic evolution and nature of the Greater Maldives Ridge (GMR)---a crucial geodynamic feature of the western Indian Ocean whose origin has been at the center of much debate.…

You will often use multiple strategies to prepare for the future, but you will never guess what will happen at any point in life. For this reason it is usually a good idea to have a support network as life can take unexpected turns that…

Ante Hamersmit via Unsplash What do you want from life? As you get older and enter the second half of your life, have your priorities changed as well? Are you satisfied with your current lifestyle or do you yearn for a more connected and…

WASHINGTON — The progressive parade in South Texas continues next week with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren heading to San Antonio to campaign for Jessica Cisneros, who is challenging one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, U.S.…

Aghdam, the mythical 10th-century Caucasian trading center destroyed by successive battles between Muslims and Christians on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, fell back into Azerbaijani hands after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war between the…

Buy Now, Pay Later promises simple payment plans that can make financing your next purchase easy and affordable.These plans usually split your total purchase into four equal installments with no interest. The first installment is due at…

The Chinese-backed projects in the Maldives have raised many security concerns for India, the United States and its allies. China is paying to woo India's island neighbors in the Indian Ocean, particularly the Maldives and Sri Lanka. by…

Today, China's influential position in the global economy is indisputable This article is based on the interview with Professor Rev. Wijithapure Wimalaratana Thero from the…

The recently published 'EU Strategy for Indo-Pacific Cooperation' describes the Indian Ocean as 'Europe's gateway to the Indo-Pacific… Europe's main gateway to and from Indo-Pacific markets. The document highlights the importance for…

Obery M. Hendricks Jr., a religious teacher at Columbia University, noted last week that Christians who refuse to wear masks are possessed by "the spirit of antichrist". "These people are not fulfilling their gospel responsibility. They…

Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced the opening of the new Australian High Commission in the Maldives, with a view to strengthening engagement, investment and connection with the archipelago nation. In a statement, Payne said a…

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Outside a San Antonio concert hall, people began lining up two hours early Saturday morning for a rally led by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has spent the day seeking progressive candidates for Congress.The New York…

One day after U.S. Goodwill Ambassador for International Religious Freedom (IRF) Rashad Hussain said banning hijab in schools 'violates religious freedom'India retaliated on Saturday saying that "reasoned comments on our internal problems…

For banks, particularly smaller community banks, technology may be the key to weathering economic turmoil. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said in a report titled “Banking technology and the COVID-19 pandemic” that “the…

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In the shadow of the Winter Games, President Xi of China and President Fernndez of Argentina signed a joint statement supporting Argentina's claims to the Falkland Islands. We strongly support Argentina's claim to full sovereignty…

A proposal to significantly extend marine protections across the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (commonly referred to by the French acronym TAAF), an overseas territory scattered in the southern Indian Ocean that is home to a…

Coast Guard Cutter Healy watches the Northern Lights cross the sky as she operates above the Arctic Circle in Baffin Bay, Oct. 3, 2021. (Photo: Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi) As the ice melts and new opportunities emerge…

KINGSTON, NY — As pressure mounts to pass eviction for cause across the state, a Democratic state lawmaker says he is in favor of the measure. Congressman Kevin Cahill, D-Kingston, is one of dozens of lawmakers who co-sponsored the Assembly…

Sandya Eknaligoda Sandya celebrates the 12th anniversary of Pregeeth's disappearance with a spectacular new look Shaves her head and wears black as her fight for…

Tidal waves of more than a meter that crash into the coasts are usually triggered by rough sea conditions associated with tropical cyclones. But such waves could become more common along the coasts of the southern Indian Ocean, the Arabian…

Agriculture Commissioner Fried Nikki and Democratic lawmakers led activists in a “rally” on Monday against a Republican proposal that would trample on the teachings of critical race theory in Florida. Outside the historic Florida Capitol,…

The UK has blasted China for backing Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands. UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a tweet that the UK completely rejects "any questions about Falklands sovereignty". ''The Falklands…

A market study on the global garnet market examines the performance of the garnet market in 2022. It includes an in-depth analysis of the state of the garnet market and the competitive landscape globally. Global Garnet Market can…

In Texas' 35th congressional district, San Antonio's lone candidate in the Democratic primary is banking on San Antonio voters to run for her. But Rebecca Viagran, a former four-term city councilor, faces competition from her…

A coalition of interest groups wants US regulators to investigate more banks working with fintechs to charge predatory interest rates that would otherwise be illegal in lenders' home states, Bloomberg reported on Friday (February 4). in one…

Argentina and the People's Republic of China continue, within the framework of President Alberto Fernández's visit to the Asian nation, negotiations for the South American country to join the so-called "Silk Road" project, a platform to…

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The full force of Cyclone Batsirai is expected to hit Madagascar on Saturday night, weather officials say.The cyclone is gaining strength as it crosses the Indian Ocean, with strong winds reaching highs of…

When Rahul Gandhi spoke in Parliament about the nature of India's unity, he went through a Lakshman Rekha. He questioned the constitutional legitimacy of India as a nation. This seemed not so much out of ignorance as out of malice towards…

Although many view socialism through the rigid prism of Soviet orthodoxy, it has always been a work in progress and an evolving, globally adaptable ideology, says Jeremy Friedman, Marvin Bower Associate Professor at…

A Mexican lender is taking DeFi lending beyond crypto to the broader financial market, extending $40 million in credit lines to small business customers. Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has been touted as a threat to traditional financial…

In response, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted that "some history lessons are in order" and cited examples of Pakistan-China friendship over the decades. “So ask yourself: were China and Pakistan far apart then? Pakistani and…

What is Chris Kattan's net worth? Christopher Lee Kattan, better known by his stage name Chris Kattan, is an American actor, comedian and author. He is well known for his appearances on "Saturday Night Live" as a cast member. In the 2001…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's attempt to overcome his government's deep political crisis with a "redefined" speech at the National Press Club on Tuesday failed spectacularly. Ongoing factional strife within Morrison's Liberal Party has…

Eaglele River (Alaska): Remote, uninhabited and irrelevant: the Arctic is none of these. And the effects of climate change on the Arctic will be felt around the world. Many people never think of the Arctic. But people around the world…

A new study by climatologists in Pune has traced an upward trend in marine heatwaves in the Indian Ocean region, which they say could affect marine life as well as future monsoons and cyclones. Over the past few decades, the warming of the…

Remote, uninhabited and irrelevant: the Arctic is none of these. And the effects of climate change on the Arctic will be felt around the world. Many people never think of the Arctic. But people around the world are…

Today, some of the wealthiest Americans may be increasingly uncomfortable with the political destabilization that can accompany extreme inequality, and some may worry about the impact of climate change on their ability to generate profit.…

Three Big Banks — Wells Fargo, shop steward and regions bank – announced plans in January to launch small loan offerings for its checking account customers. If their loans give customers time to repay in affordable installments at fair…