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Searching for humanity among algorithms

Political unrest, grave human injustice and the non-responsive attitude of governments to the demands of the people have always produced innovative ways of punishment. Masses take to the streets...

Aysha Taryam

Desires do age

The cock used to crow at the glimmer of dawn. It was so lovely for him to hear it herald the day. More so because the day then held...

Shaadaab S. Bakht

Many Gazans being denied food, medicines despite accord

World Food Day was celebrated last Thursday while 733 million people go hungry every day, 2.33 billion people face moderate to severe food insecurity, and 3.1 billion people cannot...

Michael Jansen

The final letdown

Have you ever been completely engrossed in a good TV show that goes on for a good number of years and seasons only to be left totally disappointed by...

Sarah Taryam

Fatima Almheiri

Fatima Almheiri

Fatima has always been passionate about mental health. She has a Bachelors in International Studies with a minor in Psychology. She joined the With Hope UAE volunteer group in 2019 and she is currently head of communications.

Saibal Chatterjee

Saibal Chatterjee

Indian national award-winning film critic

Meena Janardhan

Meena Janardhan

Writer/Editor/Consultant. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental journalism and publishing.

American media says no to new Pentagon rules
  • 19 Oct 2025

American media says no to new Pentagon rules

The US Defence Department has issued a new set of rules about covering the department, also known as the Pentagon because the building in which it is housed is...

Nobel pursuit

Nobel pursuit

15 Oct 2025
Way of thinking

Way of thinking

14 Oct 2025
Nobel 'No'

Nobel 'No'

13 Oct 2025
Rigged

Rigged

12 Oct 2025
Can we get a refund

Can we get a refund

11 Oct 2025