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    This is for all, for all Silenced by circumstance. Inner vocal chords cut off By the exigencies of these times. Voices strangled, joy mangled By the suffocating fumes of poisoned air.   This is for all Not content with a…

September 15th Kanyakumari – September 23rd Sankarankovil – October 2nd Madurai “Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo ” Bhikkhu Masao Ishitani made a vow of the South India Gandhi Peace Pilgrimage, from Kanyakumari on September 15th to Madurai, culminating…

There is only one option for Israel to live in peace and at the same time set an example for other countries around the world: It is to understand that there can only be peace when the same is offered…

Under the title “Peace and Protest: Past and Present”, the programme includes 18 panels and two plenary sessions, as well as exhibitions by various peace organisations and a publications fair. Among the topics to be discussed are current issues such…

LEFT’ AND ‘RIGHT’ Every now and then, in the course of history, movements emerge that challenge the leadership of those who politically represent the different fractions of the dominant sectors of society, and will be willing to take on that…

An album book that deals with death, aimed at the youngest children. Death is a difficult subject to talk about with children. We often avoid it and even deny it by using euphemisms such as saying that the deceased person…

On October 27th, as the United Nations was discussing a ceasefire, Israel decided that it was the perfect time to cut off all means of communication for the Palestinians in Gaza. This means that Palestinians no longer have access to…

The spirit of the times is clouded by hatred and violence like it hasn’t been in a long time. The fragmentation of society, polarization, and a growing anger seeking an outlet is increasingly evident with each new or re-emerging conflict.…

It’s usual when one responsible citizen possesses love and affection for his/her country, but when the residents worship their motherland as a deity, the trend emerges unusual, and it happens only in India (Bharat). Indians continue calling their motherland Bharat…

29 October 2023, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition appealed to all parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury to come up with united decisions that will lead to the elimination of all mercury-added cosmetics from the face…