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The West Must Change Its Approach To Bangladesh To Protect Democracy 18 Aug 2013 | 06:21 am
Western duplicity regarding Bangladesh is a threat to the latter’s democracy and future Oscar Wilde once said that democracy simply means the bludgeoning of the people, by the people for the peopl...
Egypt Plunges Further into Darkness 16 Aug 2013 | 04:37 pm
Egyptian military generals stifle protests through army invasion tactics against their own people Egypt is shell-shocked and the world is astounded. The 14th of August, 2013, will be known as the ...
Three Days in Nasr City, Cairo 16 Aug 2013 | 03:45 pm
Fear and violence are filling Cairo’s streets, as the military proceeds to interrogate civilians and foreigners alike Having booked my flight to Cairo weeks in advance, there was little telling th...
Turkish Democracy in a Changing World 15 Aug 2013 | 10:45 am
The recent unrest in Turkey highlights the need for greater political sagacity in a changing world Turkey in the spotlight An advert in ‘The Times’ of London on 24 July by a group of writers, ...
Helen Thomas: The First Lady of the Press 10 Aug 2013 | 06:31 pm
Helen Thomas’s career was marked by dedication and courage to seek truth, as well as controversy The “First Lady of the Press” is what Helen Thomas became known as, as she sat in the front row of ...
Turkey’s Festival of Sacrifice 8 Aug 2013 | 01:52 am
Being exposed to religious traditions abroad can be an alarming, yet insightful, experience It was meant to be a one-year project, a short EFL teaching contract in one of the world’s greatest citi...
David Bowie – A Landmark Experience 6 Aug 2013 | 06:19 pm
The new David Bowie exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum transports visitors to an exciting era of fresh ideas and creativity “For here Am I sitting in a tin can, Far above the world,...
Spiritual and Physical Nourishment Through Ramadan 1 Aug 2013 | 04:30 pm
The spiritual aspects of fasting are emphasised to the extent that the physical and cultural aspects can go unnoticed The month-long fasting period of Ramadan started at dawn on Wednesday 10 July ...
The Royal Baby: Not Every Child Is Born Equal 1 Aug 2013 | 03:23 pm
The resurgence in popularity of the royal family coincides with the rise in celebrity culture, and several myths continue unchallenged It’s been a long couple of weeks for British republicans as t...
Tucking into London’s Great Outdoors 27 Jul 2013 | 07:44 pm
It’s the perfect time of the year to soak up the sun and enjoy the alfresco dining experiences that London has to offer Summer has finally blossomed in London and it’s a record breaking one to bo...
