Author: The Editorial Team

Different sorts of inhumane sports involving animals including bullfighting, bear baiting and dog fighting take place in the world. But inhumane sports — also rendered cruel sports — which refer to the activities that involve cruelty, harm, or exploitation of animals or humans for entertainment purposes often disregard the well-being and dignity of the participants and perpetuate a culture of violence and insensitivity towards animals. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, inhumane sports take place in many countries including, but not limited to, Mexico, Colombia, China, Spain and South Korea. But voices against different cruel sports involving…

New Years are celebrated in different countries around the world. The English New Year — the most widely celebrated New Year — is celebrated on January 1st. There are also other New Year celebrations that take place on different dates according to various cultural and religious traditions. For example, the Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and usually falls between January 21st and February 20th and the Bengali New Year is traditionally celebrated on the 14th of April (or Pohela Boishakh). Among others, countries like Iran celebrate Nowruz, Iran’s traditional New Year, which typically occurs on March…

Political extremism is a concern in many countries in the world. Political extremism — the advocacy or support for extreme political ideologies which are often characterized by radical views and actions that manifest in various forms including far-left or far-right ideologies, religious fundamentalism or militant nationalism and activities including the suppression of the opposition, targeted persecution of marginalized groups and acts of violence — leads to devastating outcomes in different countries. It undermines social cohesion, polarizes communities and threatens the principles of tolerance and inclusion in society, where different factions become increasingly divided and unwilling to find common ground. Among…

Professionalism brings many positive outcomes to organizations and beyond. Professionalism ensures that individuals and organizations adhere to ethical standards, maintain a high level of competence and prioritize the well-being of society. By upholding professionalism in government, private and other organizations, social development is fostered through trust and accountability, ethical decision-making, a commitment to quality products, the delivery of quality services in diverse areas and responsible activities. Additionally, professionalism — which promotes collaboration and innovation — leads to social justice and sustainable solutions for various challenges in social, economic, political and other aspects. But there is a lack of or inadequate…

Awareness raising has many beneficial outcomes. Awareness raising — which involves creating campaigns, events and several other initiatives to inform and engage individuals and communities — definitely plays a crucial role in creating a more informed and engaged society. It leads to increased knowledge and understanding among individuals or communities, helping them make informed decisions and taking appropriate actions, and contribute to changing attitudes and behaviors, promoting positive social change and addressing pressing issues including social justice in different countries. Among others, raising awareness fosters empathy and breaks down misconceptions, creating a more inclusive and accepting society in different countries…

Armed conflicts have intensified in Myanmar with Operation 1027 of the rebel groups with the potential of further escalation. The armed fighting has been going on for around a month between the military junta and an alliance of several rebel groups in the Shan State including the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army and the Arakan Army. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the renewed armed conflicts — the biggest battle since the February 2021 coup — in the Shan State have led to the deaths of many including civilians and the displacement of more…

The collapse of underground and underwater tunnels is not surprising at all. Many tunnels have collapsed in different countries in the world. The Uttarakhand’s Silkyara Tunnel in a highly sensitive Himalayan region of India has collapsed — according to multiple sources including the BBC — very recently. Additionally, many other tunnels collapsed in different countries including the 2006 Sasago Tunnel collapse in Japan and the 1999 Mont Blanc Tunnel collapse in Europe. But the impacts of the collapse of tunnels are far-reaching and devastating. It not only results in the loss of lives and injuries but also disrupts transportation systems,…

Marriage is a formal union between two individuals and symbolizes their commitment and love for each other. It is crucial and serves as the foundation for building a family and creating a supportive ground for personal growth and emotional well-being. Additionally, marriage provides a sense of stability and security, fostering trust and deepening the bond between marital partners. Every year, millions of marriages occur in the world. But many marriages — willingly or unwillingly — result in divorce globally (1.8 percent). According to multiple sources including newspapers, the divorce rate has increased in different countries in the world in recent years.…

Social empowerment is definitely crucial for everyone across the world. Social empowerment — which is the process of enabling individuals and communities to gain control over their own lives and improve their social and economic status and involves providing individuals and communities with the resources, opportunities and support to participate fully in society — leads to increased self-esteem, improved well-being and a sense of belonging and inclusion and contributes to the overall development and progress of individuals and societies. But, according to multiple sources including newspapers, countless men and women are not socially empowered in different countries in the world…

The 2023 Gaza war — which began after the sudden attacks of the Hamas on Israelis with its Operation Al-Aqsa Flood — has passed more than a month. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the war has by this time disproportionately led to the death of more than thirteen thousand from both sides, more than 2000 Israelis and 11000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, along with humanitarian catastrophy in Gaza. Even though the warring parties especially Israel have agreed to provide more scope of humanitarian corridors driven by international efforts, there is no indication of ending the fighting soon. Additionally, and…