How social media breeds social movements
Observers in Bangladesh are still grappling to figure out the sudden and powerful student movement that paralysed the capital city over a demand for safe roads.
Politics of “base” and its victims
FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly the most covered media event throughout the world. While American media covered football matches here and there, one particular story dominated the media for the past few weeks: separation of children from their parents in the US-Mexico border.
Towards a 'broad enough view' of social media
Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook CEO, rarely speaks in public. But recently he spoke before US Congress for hours.
America's lethal gun status quo
Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in an Uber at 2:19pm on Wednesday, February 14. He carried a duffel bag in which he hid his semiautomatic AR-15 rifle. He entered the school building, pulled his weapon out and randomly shot people on a whim. Seventeen people, mostly students, were killed in the carnage.
Citizen ‘Muslim’ in Trump's America
Muslims have been on the receiving end of bigotry, prejudice and assault since Donald Trump began running for the office of the President of the United States.
9/11 and the collective memory of Muslims
Another 9/11 anniversary has just passed almost quietly. In the United States, the day was observed with usual rites and rituals.
Islamic extremism: The elephant in the room
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's so-called 'Arab-Islamic-American' summit in which US President Donald Trump addressed heads of
How media can survive the Trump assault
Relations between President Donald Trump and the US press is rocky, to say the least. It began during election campaign. Many
August 10, 2018
How social media breeds social movements
Observers in Bangladesh are still grappling to figure out the sudden and powerful student movement that paralysed the capital city over a demand for safe roads.
June 23, 2018
Politics of “base” and its victims
FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly the most covered media event throughout the world. While American media covered football matches here and there, one particular story dominated the media for the past few weeks: separation of children from their parents in the US-Mexico border.
April 29, 2018
Towards a 'broad enough view' of social media
Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook CEO, rarely speaks in public. But recently he spoke before US Congress for hours.
February 23, 2018
America's lethal gun status quo
Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in an Uber at 2:19pm on Wednesday, February 14. He carried a duffel bag in which he hid his semiautomatic AR-15 rifle. He entered the school building, pulled his weapon out and randomly shot people on a whim. Seventeen people, mostly students, were killed in the carnage.
December 6, 2017
Citizen ‘Muslim’ in Trump's America
Muslims have been on the receiving end of bigotry, prejudice and assault since Donald Trump began running for the office of the President of the United States.
September 17, 2017
9/11 and the collective memory of Muslims
Another 9/11 anniversary has just passed almost quietly. In the United States, the day was observed with usual rites and rituals.
June 1, 2017
Islamic extremism: The elephant in the room
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's so-called 'Arab-Islamic-American' summit in which US President Donald Trump addressed heads of
February 28, 2017
How media can survive the Trump assault
Relations between President Donald Trump and the US press is rocky, to say the least. It began during election campaign. Many
May 29, 2016
Breaking the Backbone
It’s cliché to say that education is the backbone of a society, but sometimes it's imperative that we remind ourselves of the
May 12, 2016
US Media: Free but not trustworthy?
Turning news into entertainment not only benefits the corporations financially but also help ruling elites maintain the status quo...
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