Beyond Borders: A Life Dedicated to Humanity
There are public servants who administer governments, and then there are those who quietly transform lives. Harjot Kaur belongs to the second category. For over three decades, her work has taken her from the villages of India to Afghanistan and, today, to the World Bank, where she leads social development initiatives across Central Asia. Throughout…
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Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea: International Concerns and Perspectives
Representatives from European human rights organizations and academic institutions display a jointly signed letter calling on the South Korean government to release Chairman Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detention, following a press conference on freedom of religion and expression at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents’ Club on 7 August. The signatories argued that humanitarian considerations and international…
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event Held in Mumbai
Mumbai | July 2026 – A grand Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event was held in Mumbai to commemorate the 27th anniversary of India’s historic victory in the Kargil War and to pay heartfelt tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. The event served as…
Harjot Kaur — The Woman Who Chose Humanity Over Applause
New Delhi, India, 24 July: There are people who build careers. There are people who build reputations. And then, once in a generation, there emerges someone who quietly dedicates an entire lifetime to building humanity itself. Harjot Kaur belongs to that rare league. A 1992 batch Indian civil servant, Harjot Kaur’s journey is not merely the…
Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds
A new report by SAMAJ reveals why many survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access financial compensation despite legal guarantees. Mumbai, India, July 22, 2026: Beyond the devastating psychological and physical impacts, sexual violence often inflicts significant economic harm on survivors. While governments in South Asia have acknowledged this by establishing financial…
Rtn. R. Srikanth Installed as 67th President of Rotary Club of Madras South for RY 2026–27
Chennai, 3 July 2026: The Rotary Club of Madras South (RCMS) proudly celebrated its 67th Installation Ceremony, marking the beginning of a new Rotary year under the leadership of Rtn. R. Srikanth, who was installed as the 67th President for Rotary Year 2026–27. Joining him in the leadership team are Rtn. Balamurugan S as Secretary…
Dr. Nirmal Singh Leads Anmol Sewa Foundation’s Mission to Build Sustainable Villages Through Agriculture and Community Leadership
From overcoming childhood adversity to leading a grassroots movement, Dr. Nirmal Singh is helping farmers, empowering women, inspiring rural youth and promoting climate-smart agriculture. Success is often measured by wealth, titles or professional achievements. Dr. Nirmal Singh believes it should instead be measured by the number of lives improved. As the Founder of Anmol Sewa…
5 in 8 online grocery platforms in India still don’t display best before dates for packaged foods: LocalCircles
New Delhi [India], June 18: The Central government primarily through food regulator, the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has taken some steps to crack down on food products selling online by enforcing the Food Safety act which requires products listed for sale online to have atleast 30% shelf life remaining. However, 1 in…
Leslie Credle: Championing Housing Justice for Justice-Impacted Communities
New Delhi [India], May 4: In a landscape where systemic barriers too often define the trajectory of justice-impacted individuals, Leslie Credle is charting a different course. As the Founder and Executive Director of Justice 4 Housing, Credle has built a grassroots movement rooted in lived experience, participatory advocacy, and an unwavering belief that housing is…
Shincheonji Marks 42nd Anniversary: “From a Basement Beginning to a Denomination Growing by Tens of Thousands Every Year”
The dedication of the early believers who started in an apartment basement 42 years ago became the seed of a revival that today draws tens of thousands of faithful from around the world every year. At the heart of that growth lies a steadfast principle of faith rooted in the Word — the very essence…