The French protests that are spreading over Europe are not receiving proper attention. The explanation that students all over France, with the disturbances spreading into Italy and Belgium, are burning down historic
A ceasefire that is sustained by a meaningful peace process… is the only way to break the cycle of violence, of hatred, of misery,” ~ UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi. The Ceasefire
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Arun was a man who had grown accustomed to cruelty. His face, with its rough edges and uneven proportions, invited ridicule wherever he went. The children in the village snickered behind their
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Life, in its enigmatic unpredictability, often charts a course replete with trials designed to test the mettle of the human spirit. It invites us to tread the narrow path of perseverance and
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In the depths of a world ravaged by war, I came into being—a beacon of hope, a testament to humanity’s boundless dreams. My birth was no ordinary event but a moment of
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Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” (Harvard Business School definition of leadership) ~ Sheryl Sandberg “Women in
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“We must do better – by promoting inclusive education, equal employment opportunities, self-determination, and an environment where every person is respected.” ~ António Guterres World Children’s Day, first recognized in 1954 as
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Mr President, the task before you is both monumental and deeply consequential. Leadership at this juncture demands a careful balance of wisdom, foresight, and an unshakable commitment to the greater good. Drawing
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“Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education” ~ Salman Khan, Founder of Khan Academy In August 2024, the Sri Lankan government launched an innovative initiative to
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Revolutions are the locomotives of history… Karl Marx The landslide victory of Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake, represents a transformative shift in the nation’s political
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In the quiet, antiseptic confines of the neurology lab at the hospital in Kolkata, Aditi stood with her fellow students. The smell of formaldehyde was thick in the air, mingling with the
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“Promises Made; Promises Kept” ~ President Elect Donald Trump in his Victory Speech, 6 November 2024. What Happened in 2024? It’s all over. One of the most contentious and unpredictable election campaigns
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In order to thrive in the 21st century, you have to be a savvy citizen of the digital economy or risk being left behind. — Leila Janah I was encouraged to read
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“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” ~ J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone “Jananam Shokam; Maranam Karunam ( from an ancient Sanskrit sloka. Birth is sorrow;
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“We must face up to an inescapable reality: the challenges of sustainability simply overwhelm the adequacy of our responses. With some honorable exceptions, our responses are too few, too little, and too
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“ No single politician, party or country can reform this system alone. Instead, an international coalition will have to change the laws, end secretive practices and restore transparency to the international financial
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