Author: The Editorial Team

Marriage plays a significant role in individuals’ lives. Marriage brings immense joy and fulfillment. Many are happy in their marital life, while many are not. But happiness in marital life requires a strong sense of responsibility from both partners — which entails being committed to the overall well-being of both marital partners, mutually contributing to the relationship and making efforts for the development and happiness of both individuals —in their married life. By understanding the importance of spousal responsibilities and fulfilling their responsibilities, couples cultivate a healthy and harmonious marital relationship that fosters happiness and strengthens their bond. Many play…

Nepal’s development prospects in economic and other terms are promising, with several factors contributing to its growth potential. According to multiple sources including newspapers, the country has abundant natural resources, including hydropower potential and fertile agricultural land, and the tourism sector which can drive economic development. Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, has made remarkable progress in various sectors, including infrastructure, education and healthcare. Additionally, Nepal has experienced a steady economic growth rate — attracting foreign investments and fostering entrepreneurship — in the last decade. But there are economic, social and other challenges to the development of…

Social justice is definitely crucial for everyone. Social justice is a fundamental principle that ensures fairness, equality and opportunity for all members of society. It addresses the systemic barriers and inequalities that prevent individuals from accessing diverse rights and resources, including income opportunities. It strives to create a society where everyone has an equal chance

Stigma is a cause of concern in many countries in the world. Stigma — rendered negative perception or judgment that society places on individuals or groups that have certain characteristics or conditions that are considered undesirable — is related to a variety of aspects including mental illness, physical health (such as disability), substance abuse and marginalized identities (such as race, gender and sexual orientation). According to multiple sources including newspapers, stigma has profound effects on both individuals in terms of self-esteem, mental health and overall well-being and society. Social stigma additionally leads to other negative effects including social discrimination and…

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…