European Union Adopts Whistleblower Protection Directive
European Union Adopts Whistleblower Protection Directive The European Union (EU) adopted a Directive on the “Protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law” (Whistleblower Protection Directive) on 7 October…
93 Countries in Competition for Feature Film Oscar
93 Countries in Competition for Feature Film Oscar Ninety-three countries have submitted films for consideration in the International Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards. An international feature film…
Climate Activists Unite to Launch Extinction Rebellion
Activists will be taking to the streets in over 60 countries from 7th October 2019 to demand governments tell the truth and act urgently on climate change. Many ordinary people…
U.S. Senator Denied Permission by India to Visit Indian-Occupied Kashmir
As the Modi government has annexed Kashmir, the UN and the U.S. are expected to impose sanctions on India which may include trade and travel bans on Indians. By Rakesh…
India Launches Green Crackers to Reduce Air Pollution
In a bid to tackle the crisis of air pollution in India, the government has launched green firecrackers. An Indian minister Harsh Vardhan announced Saturday (October 5) in New Delhi…
Enemy of the Press Trump Says Media Is Corrupt
While the American democracy is already under threat, Trump is hell-bent to attack press freedom which is an essential pillar of a democratic framework. By Rakesh Raman As President Donald…