Society & Culture

Covid-19 Outbreak: A Compromise on Gender Equality

The pandemic has without doubt affected men and women in a different manner. It has resulted in affecting adversely the economic, social, human rights...

Iranian regime: Male Gods and Oppressed Women

The patriarchal world was formed as a result of several historical processes. These ancient processes served to dominate men, denying women any authority in...

Cities: Where the fight for a green recovery will be won or lost

Cities are home to 55 per cent of the world’s population, all jammed together cheek-by-jowl. Little wonder, then, that cities are being hit hardest...

Hajj In The Age Of Coronavirus

The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the pillars of Islam, required of those who are able and have the financial capacity.  Eid al Adha...

Life and travel in a new normality

Weary of the COVID-19 epidemic and feeling the pinch of significant financial losses during the months of the coronavirus crisis, the world is in...

Tiger Conservation in South and Southeast Asia and The Indian Experience

Every year 29th July is being celebrated as Tiger Day since 2010 when thirteen tiger range countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos,...

Coronavirus: Reshape the urban world to aid ‘ground zero’ pandemic cities

Cities have proved to be “ground zero” the world over for the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN chief said on Tuesday, encouraging leaders everywhere to...

A better normal must mean tackling workplace violence and harassment

Violence and harassment is a persistent and pernicious issue in the world of work. It transcends national boundaries, socioeconomic conditions, occupational sectors and working arrangements....

We Need a New Social Contract: But What The UN is Calling For Creates More Problems Than Solutions

At the time of his arrest, Nelson Mandela was an armed freedom fighter. His 28 years in prison only hardened his resolve and socialist...

Global cooperation and isolationism: In the times of pandemic

Over the decade's numerous crises have hit global governance systems. These crises include economic, social, and political problems. Tracing these crises, the cooperation between...

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