Conjuring up a grand conservation scheme
The word “conservation” is used in our everyday language to mean “proactive prevention of destruction and/or depletion” as in conservation of wildlife, historic buildings, wetlands, etc.
The word “conservation” is used in our everyday language to mean “proactive prevention of destruction and/or depletion” as in conservation of wildlife, historic buildings, wetlands, etc.
The relationship between the United States and China has always been a delicate dance of power, influence, and mutual dependence.
In the annals of political appointments, surprises are nothing new. Yet, President Vladimir Putin’s selection of Andrei Belousov as Russia’s defence minister still manages to raise eyebrows.
The tree is known by its fruits. Buddhism put reason in place of authority, it discarded metaphysical speculation to make room for the practical realities of life, it raised the self-perfected sage to the position of the gods of theology, it set up a spiritual brotherhood in place of hereditary priesthood, it infused a cosmopolitan spirit against national exclusiveness.
Nearly 300 million people worldwide need urgent humanitarian help this year but all indications are that a majority of them may not be able to get it, or else may get only a small part of what is needed.
In a recent address, Bilawal Bhutto, the Pakistani foreign minister, questioned diplomatic dis-engagement with India. He stated, “We have practically cut off all engagement (with India). Does it serve our objective?”
World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on June 20 to draw attention to the plight of refugees and to honour their struggles and heroism.
The youth who supported Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the 2019 presidential race and painted out- door murals following his victory to welcome what they thought was a new beginning – only to be disillusioned – are now painting themselves in support of the national cricketers.
Islamabad is buzzing with the impending news of Pakistan’s likely removal from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body which combats terror financing.
With increasing corporatisation of the news channels, their close monitoring would be the need of the day.
