SEVEN-year-old Gung’s amorous appetite could sire the first Australian-born Asian elephants. A few months ago he finally learned about the birds and the bees – and he hasn’t let up since. Gung – the only male among Taronga’s five Asian elephants – is almost certain to father a baby elephant in the near future. "It’s […]
Welcome Back to “the World,” Vietnam Vet
The Veterans Administration organized a nationwide function on the 29th of March this year. The purpose was to recognize and “welcome home” all Vietnam veterans. It was pretty low-key, but events were being held in 5388 locations around the country. I saw an announcement of it in the local paper. It was to be held […]
“Addressing slavery in 21st century”: It’s time to take child trafficking seriously
Introduction Child trafficking can be traced back to the early 1400s, when the European salve market began in Africa. One of the main reason behind child trafficking is cheap labour. Today, child labour is the vicious image of slavery in the 21st century and its elimination is seen as matter of urgency throughout the world […]
35 countries where fathers raped daughters
The alarming rise in the incidents of child rape, gang-rape, and even rape of daughters by their fathers in Bangladesh and many other countries will shock any conscious person at any part of the world. On the other hand, the sex perverts will be inspired – thanks to lax enforcement of laws and rise of […]
JEEVIKA Film Fest,2011
8th Jeevika: Asia Livelihood Documentary Fest This year a total of 14 documentaries films have been shortlisted from a total of 73 entries. On inaugural day noted filmmaker and Padma Vibhushan, Shri Adoor Gopalakrishnan declared the festival open and gave away the awards Jeevika: Asia Livelihood Documentary Festival is organised by Centre for Civil Society, […]
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS IN 21ST CENTURY
Afripol Most Influential Africans http://afripol.org/afripol/item/221-the-most-influential-africans-in-21st-century.html Nelson Mandela: A symbol of freedom to the emerging continent and Mandela has become the conscience of the world. Mandela is a role model for a goodwill mindset; embracing reconciliation, forgiveness and unity in his native South Africa. The troubled continent littered with wars and disturbances needs Mandela’s methodology […]