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PPFA Demands a Careful Re-verification of the NRC Draft Before Endorsement

Guwahati: As various organizations and civil society groups of Assam are demanding the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be endorsed by the Registrar General of India (RGI), a forum of nationalist citizens insisted on a…

EcoWaste Coalition Informs the Public of Untold Hazards in Some Christmas Ornaments 

4 November 2024, Quezon City. As spooky Halloween decorations are quickly taken down and replaced with jolly Christmas ornaments, a toxics watchdog group has alerted consumers on which items to avoid to safeguard human health and the environment, too. Amid…

Indian Media Narrative regarding Communal Conflict in Bangladesh is Far from Reality

Since the fall of the Awami League, Indian media has portrayed Bangladesh as a nation plunged into chaos, highlighting alleged attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. The country, having more than 170 million people in about 8 percent of…

SUKAT DI MAKAN: A Traditional Kankanaey Food Exchange Ritual Before Marriage

by Beberly T. Calugan   A place’s identity is defined by its cultures and traditions. In Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines, cultural traditions are rooted in the beliefs, customs, knowledge, practices, and skills of its indigenous people. One of…

Members of the Global Journey for Peace and Nonviolence Arrive in Kannur

Kannur, Kerala Members of the World march for Peace and Non-Violence arrived in Kannur one month after having commenced their journey from Costa Rica on October 2. The team members received a warm welcome at the railway station. Rafael de…

Toxic Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Early Sale of Prohibited Firecrackers

Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics has raised concern over the early sale of firecrackers in the market. Five Star and Piccolo have been marked as two of the prohibited firecrackers under Republic Act 7183 and a major cause of firecracker-related…

PEC Condemns Murder of Filipino Female Radio Journalist

Geneva: Expressing serious concern over the recent murder of Filipino radio journalist Maria Vilma Rodriguez, the global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) demands a thorough probe into the incident to book the culprits under the law…

Inodey Falls: Mountain Province’s Roadside Treasure of Beauty and Wonder

by: Joselyn L. Alicwadey and Lembert C. Lagawed Within the expansion of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in the Philippines, a wealth of scenic landscapes, vibrant aquatic environments, and rich cultural heritage awaits exploration. Among these treasures, the legendary Inodey…

World March for Peace and Nonviolence Reaches Mumbai: Two-Day Program Highlights Unity and Collaboration

November 6, 2024 – The World March for Peace and Nonviolence arrives in Mumbai this week, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote peace, unity, and nonviolence. With a comprehensive agenda of meetings, discussions, and public engagements, the…

Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Kannur

Kannur: World March for Peace and Nonviolence Arrives to Spread Messages of Nonviolence and Peace The third World March for Peace and Nonviolence, led by the organization World Without Wars and Violence, will reach Kannur on November 4-5 as part…

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