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The webinar, titled "Shockwaves of Assassination: South Asia 1975", reflected on the countrys darkest chapter that unfolded with the killing of Bangabandhu and most of his family members on August 15, 1975.

Farah Bashir , author of Rumours of Spring: A Girlhood in Kashmir that Harper Collins published this spring explains why she is restless and anxious every time it is Eid. Farah Bashir KASHMIR LIFE (KL): Why as a student, you were so unhappy to go to medical school or any other professional course? FARAH BASHIR (FB): After the insurgency erupted against New Delhi in 1989, my interest in studies began fluctuating. At a time, when people around me were getting killed, being maimed and homes were ...

Tully did not want to disclose the asking price for the 8642ha property, which borders Lake Pukaki and runs approximately 8000 merino sheep, 3300 red deer, and 600 Angus cattle. “I think the original intention (to sell) was pre-Covid, but they are not following through and are perfectly happy carrying on farming,” Tully said. The NZ Companies Office register shows Irishman Creek Station Ltd’s directors as Johannes Rietveld and Christine Rietveld of Ilam, Christchurch. John Bisset/Stuff...

Embarking on a new book about India must be daunting as so much has been written about this vast mosaic of a country; its teeming population; rich, vibrant history; and diversity of religions and cult Embarking on a new book about India must be daunting as so much has been written about this vast mosaic of a country; its teeming population; rich, vibrant history; and diversity of religions and culture. It must have been even more of a challenge for Sam Miller, a former BBC correspondent and lat...

The writer is an author. KHUSHWANT Singh alive was vital; in death, he has become virtual. Like many of us, he, too, has fallen victim to the impact of Covid-19. Those who celebrate his life at Litfests held in his name have to find other ingenious ways of commemorating him. On June 26 and 27, the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival London 2021, held usually at Kasauli, went virtual from London. Its theme — No Man is an Island — would have amused Khushwant. He would have spotted the irony of ...

Amit Roy   |     |   Published 17.04.21, 12:33 AM Even I can understand a simply written new book on economics which explains why gross domestic product is no longer the best way to measure how well a country is doing since it does not take into account other relevant factors, such as the environmental damage caused by a dam, for instance, or unpaid house work by women. But  GDP: The Wor...

50 years of independence: Now time to forge ahead Says Hasina; 10-day celebrations begin From left … Bangabandu’s daughters -- Sheikh Rehana and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina -- and guest of honour President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid at the inaugural day of the 10-day celebrations of Mujib Borsho and Golden Jubilee of the country’s independence. Photo: PID Star Report Star Report The history of ...

Tentulia becomes warning to Pakistan army since March 351 By Engr Mamun Islam RANGPUR, March 12, 2021 (BSS) – Since the beginning of volatile March in 1971, the country’s northernmost Tentulia Thana remained occupation-free during the nine-month War of Liberation creating a stern warning to the Pakistan army. The independence-seeker Bangalee nation turned enormously angry when hatred Pakistani junta Yahiya Khan on March 1 in 1971 cancelled the scheduled March 3 parliament sitting and declar...

THIS is apropos the editorial ‘Indian media scandal’ (Jan 21) which has pointed out that “it is best if the fourth estate and the government maintain a healthy distance, because when members of the media get too close to the corridors of power, independent journalism suffers and the narrative of those in government can trump the truth”. The contention is correct. It is, however, not the Indian journalists alone who pose to know the secrets of the government and create an impression that...

  In regard to the vote of no confidence petition, Marchetti said he is following the recommendations of the City Solicitor Stephen N. Pagnotta by not putting the petition on the agenda. Marchetti said he asked Pagnotta about the validity of such a petition and that Pagnotta informed him that there are no provisions within the city charter for the council to take votes of no confidence.   Maffuccio has been highly critical of his fellow councilors business operations at Methusela during t...