Autor: pacifista

  • Més de 200 persones de la comunitat científica demanen posar fi a la complicitat institucional amb ICL

    Més de 200 persones de la comunitat científica, acadèmica i professional han signat el manifest Prou complicitat amb ICL, que reclama a les administracions posar fi als vincles institucionals amb la multinacional pels seus impactes ambientals al Bages i pel seu paper en l’economia de l’ocupació israeliana. L’Institut NOVACT de Noviolència, l’Observatori del Deute en…

  • Envi Groups, Lawmakers Seek Congressional Probe into Illegal E-waste Shipment from the US

    Envi Groups, Lawmakers Seek Congressional Probe into Illegal E-waste Shipment from the US

    Call for Transparency to Protect Public Health and the Environment Environmental groups under the Task Force END E-WASTE IMPORTS support the House Resolution No. 1164 filed by the MAKABAYAN Bloc, urging Congress to conduct an immediate investigation, in aid of legislation, into the shipment of 234 containers of suspected hazardous electronic waste (e-waste) and one…

  • Two Asian Giants Stunned in a Single Day; Australia and South Africa Secure Semifinal Spots as the Ultimate Title Race Begins

    Two Asian Giants Stunned in a Single Day; Australia and South Africa Secure Semifinal Spots as the Ultimate Title Race Begins

    By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau)  The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup witnessed an incredible day of high drama, thrill, and intense mathematical calculations. Within a span of just 24 hours, Asian powerhouses Bangladesh and India were knocked out of the global tournament. Following the conclusion of a nail-biting final day of the group stage at…

  • Another Feather in Tamim’s Cap

    Another Feather in Tamim’s Cap

    BCB President Inducted as MCC Honorary Life Member By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Another glorious feather has been added to the cap of Bangladesh cricket. Tamim Iqbal, one of the country’s greatest-ever openers, former captain, and the current President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has been elected as an Honorary Life Member of the…

  • Bangladesh Bows Out After a Valiant Fight at Lord’s

    Bangladesh Bows Out After a Valiant Fight at Lord’s

    South Africa Keeps Semifinal Hopes Alive By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Lord’s Cricket Ground- a venue whose very name evokes a unique emotion in cricket lovers and where almost every cricketer in the world dreams of playing. For the first time, the women’s cricket teams of Bangladesh and South Africa stepped onto this historic green…

  • Women’s Leadership: Driving Bangladesh’s New Horizon of Climate Resilience

    Women’s Leadership: Driving Bangladesh’s New Horizon of Climate Resilience

    By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) For Bangladesh, a country at the absolute frontline of the global climate crisis, adaptation is not merely a technical fix; it is a profound social and gender-transformative shift. At a national workshop organized by UN Women Bangladesh on June 28, 2026, at Aloki, Dhaka, international development partners, policymakers, and grassroots…

  • If Consciousness Is Fundamental: A Dialogue on Neuroscience, Intentionality, and What It Means to Be Human

    If Consciousness Is Fundamental: A Dialogue on Neuroscience, Intentionality, and What It Means to Be Human

    For more than a century, mainstream neuroscience has largely assumed that consciousness is something the brain produces. Our thoughts, emotions, memories, and sense of self have been understood as emerging from the extraordinary complexity of billions of neurons. Today, however, that assumption is being reconsidered by a growing number of researchers. Among them are Christof Koch,…

  • Iran–US Negotiations: Lasting Peace or the Prolongation of Crisis Management?

    Iran–US Negotiations: Lasting Peace or the Prolongation of Crisis Management?

    In recent weeks, the long-standing confrontation between Iran and the United States has once again moved to the center of geopolitical developments in the Middle East. A new round of diplomatic talks, growing speculation over the release of part of Iran’s frozen assets, the possible return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors, and the…

  • Doomsayers and Possibility Explorers

    Doomsayers and Possibility Explorers

    It is time for research, media, politics and citizens to stop and think: What is it we do too much and what is it we do too little By Jan Oberg We live in a time saturated with negative energy. Accidents dominate headlines, bad news is good news, and social media are full of outrage…

  • CNFF-2026: Awaiting Filmy Experiences with Nationalism  

    CNFF-2026: Awaiting Filmy Experiences with Nationalism  

    Guwahati: Come 24 and 25 October 2026, the film buffs, cine critics, and movie producer-directors of eastern India will have a unique opportunity to encounter film-works, dedicated to foster nationalism and paying homage to Bharat’s thousands of years old civilization, culture, and heritage, as the 10th edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF) unfolds selected…