Reflections
294. Israel lacks understanding of human dignity
Israel is accountable for the deaths and starvation of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and its attacks on humanitarian aid are condemnable. I view it as one of the world’s leading terrorist...
293. Taiwan Travelogue wins the International Booker Prize
Taiwan Travelogue, a novel by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King, has become the first book originally written in Mandarin Chinese to win the International Booker Prize. Yáng and King were anno...
292. Are you in earnest?
We all have a vast reservoir of energy, yet we rarely use it to its full potential. Those who don't use their energy often lead ordinary lives. It can take years for them to realize that their lives l...
291. The cursed ‘eighth decade’ in a country's history
Israel has now entered its proverbial eighth decade. This decade has brought crises and the breakup of kingdoms many times across many countries. And believe me, it is a historical fact.It is commonly...
290. Dara became the first Bulgarian to win Eurovision
Vienna hosted the 70th edition of the world’s most-watched non-sporting cultural event, Eurovision, but participants from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia, and Iceland did not attend, protest...
289. Some faces stay with you forever
Certain faces immediately catch your eye for their beauty, grace, confidence, and poise. Such faces cannot be erased from your memory. And when Evika Silina was appointed Latvia's prime minister...
288. When will Putin finally end this bloody war?
Around midnight, I received a painful message from a friend in Kyiv who is struggling to survive day to day. I couldn’t sleep after that. Her painful voice melted my heart. A brave lady, a professor....
287. Things will never change
It appears that judges worldwide, like other government officials, are corrupt. We don’t require proof, and obtaining any seems impossible, as these are educated cheaters. Regarding the Indian ju...
286. there's a bluebird in my heart
Based on Dannie M. Martin's novel The Dishwasher, A Bluebird in My Heart is a Belgian-French thriller-drama directed and written by Jérémie Guez. The film features performances by Roland Møller, Veerl...
285. “They didn’t want to be Jewish.”
Antisemitism in Australia is rising rapidly, reflecting similar increases in other Western countries. Without a doubt, it is all connected to recent events in the Middle East.In Australia, the Royal C...
284. The Piano needed Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion
Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion is a filmmaker renowned for her feature films that delve into themes of rebellion and often feature women in starring roles, frequently marginalised in society. Campion is...
283. Dr Jawahar Karnavat – a man who will live as long as the language survives
It's rare to come across such individuals nowadays. Usually, you meet them only after they've reached major life milestones and are receiving a stable government pension. Nonetheless, Dr. J...