Author: Priya Saha

While India is now back to full strength, Australia will be on a high after its convincing win over Pakistan Heavyweights India and Australia will face off in a blockbuster Super League semifinal of the U-19 World Cup here on Wednesday, having beaten their opponents on the field and COVID-19 off it, on way to the last-four stage.India’s preparations for the age-group showpiece were impacted heavily by the virus, with hardly any national camps or tournaments in the last two years except the recent Asia Cup.The four-time champion started the tournament on the right note, overcoming a good South Africa…

Jake Tapper announced this week that CNN will track the “horrors” committed by the Chinese government during this month’s 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Olympics will officially begin on Feb. 4. The city was picked in 2015 before the Chinese Communist Party was widely accused of committing human rights violations against its mostly Muslim Uyghurs in China’s far west Xinjiang region. Treatment of the Uyghurs is well-documented. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki cited “genocide” when she announced in December that President Joe Biden would not send an official delegation to the country for the games. On The Lead…

Rights activists are alleging that police and a paramilitary force in Bangladesh are coercing families of the victims of enforced disappearances to issue statements that they deliberately misled police by hiding information about how their relatives went missing. A 57-page report by Human Rights Watch in August last year said that “despite credible and consistent evidence that Bangladesh security forces routinely commit enforced disappearances, the ruling Awami League has ignored calls by donor governments, the U.N., human rights organizations, and civil society to address the culture of impunity.” Rights activists have said the security agencies themselves are writing the statements…

Mung com moi is an agricultural practice that reflects the spiritual life of local residents and their respect to rice, an important crop in their production.A shaman conducting new rice celebration at the family of Vuong Van Pho in Lung Vi hamlet, Na Khuong commune of Quang Binh district (Source: baohagiang)Le Mung Com Moi (New Rice Celebration), a festival held in late eighth month and early ninth month of the Lunar year among ethnic minority groups in the northern province of Ha Giang, has been a unique cultural practice of local ethnic minority people to celebrate bumper crops.Mung com moi is…

In a tragic incident, unidentified motorcyclists shot a priest dead and injured his companion in Peshawar on Sunday, sparking protests from the city’s religious minority. The incident, which took place in the Chamkani Ring Road area, also sparked fears of targeted killings and terrorism resurging in the provincial capital. It is worth noting here that previously, police personnel, as well as some members of religious minorities, have been targeted in the city. Pastor William could not survive the attack while Patrick sustained injuries. The outrage after the killing of the priest was massive on social media. Among others, actor Adnan…

Party at club is blasted over £112 ‘man tax’ that charged straight males up to six times more for entry than other guests The men had to pay up to six times more for entry- tickets cost £112 for themThe organisers held their event at the E1 nightclub in East London on January 28White clubbers who were trans or non-white straight women could pay mid-range ticket price of £24.64Their website said the pricing scale would help poorer people attend for free  By John Abiona For The Daily Mail Published: 01:29, 1 February 2022 | Updated: 01:30, 1 February 2022 A nightclub event…

I am extremely honoured to speak at Claremont Main Road Mosque today. I would like to thank the mosque for inviting me. I am familiar with the illustrious history of the mosque during the turbulent 1980s when resistance against apartheid reached a peak. Global solidarity contributed considerably to ending the apartheid regime. Global solidarity can also help to counter state and social repression in multiple parts of the world. Today I will speak to you about India.  On January 26, India celebrated its Republic Day. On that day, in 1950, it gave itself a constitution which upholds the ideals of…

A file photo of Christian Eriksen.– AFP photo Christian Eriksen has completed a remarkable return to the Premier League, signing for Brentford just seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest at last year’s European Championship. The Denmark international left Inter Milan in December by mutual consent as the implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD, he had fitted meant he was not allowed to play in Italian football. But the Premier League does not have the same rule and Brentford issued a statement on Monday confirming they had signed the former Tottenham playmaker until the end of the season, subject to international…

Hasan Sojib | Published: January 31, 2022 15:14:49 | Updated: January 31, 2022 18:59:19 Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh has inaugurated a new chapter named ‘JCI Dhaka Prestige.’  The inauguration ceremony and the First General Members’ Meeting of JCI Dhaka Prestige were held on 29th January, in a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.  Niaz Morshed Elite, President, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh Chapter and Executive Director of Digital Financial System ‘Nagad’ Inaugurated JCI Dhaka Prestige’s chain handover and first General Members’ Meeting of the year. A 12 member executive committee has also been introduced in the meeting where Sharmina Akter Patin…

In an attack targeting the Christian community, two priests were shot by armed assailants in Peshawar as they drove home from Mass on Sunday, leaving one of them dead. Driving in Peshawar’s Gulbahar neighborhood, Father William Siraj, aged 75, died instantly in the priests’ vehicle after sustaining multiple gun shot wounds.  Father Naeem Patrick, also in the car, was shot in the hand and was briefly treated at Lady Reading Hospital from where he was discharged shortly after. While no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, police are terming the incident a ‘terrorist attack.’ Police offered condolences to…

The petition by more than a dozen Christian and Catholic groups and leaders was handed to a government representative outside Hong Kong’s government headquarters.”She could be active in asking Beijing (for an amnesty),” said Catholic priest Franco Mella, referring to Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam, who is a devout Catholic.”Let’s hope she gives an answer to the voice of her conscience as a Catholic,” Mella said, flanked by Reverend Chi Wood Fung, a Hong Kong Anglican priest and former lawmaker. “I hope more voices can be heard about the possibility of an amnesty for them.”Lam’s office did not immediately respond…

Young women from across Wales are being invited to apply for the chance to find out what it’s really like to be at the heart of Welsh politics. The LeadHerShip Senedd scheme, run by gender equality charity Chwarae Teg, is now open until Friday 11th February for applications. It will offer women aged 16-22 the opportunity to shadow MSs, learn how the Senedd works, attend First Minister’s Questions and take part in a mock debate. Open to young women from any background or community across Wales, LeadHerShip requires no previous political experience or engagement – only that the applicant is…