Author: DPstaff

Why Palestine and Kashmir Have Few Similarities

by Jawed Naqvi in Dawn: PALESTINE and Kashmir have too readily been likened to each…

An introduction to Migration in the Ancient World [Interactive Map]

From OUP: Migration has played a vital role in shaping human history and continues to…

Jal, Pakistani Pop Rock Band in Dhaka

From Dawn: Jal marked its much-awaited return to Bangladesh after 14 years with its Legends…

The Challenge of Preserving Good Data in the Age of AI

If artificial intelligence-created content floods the internet, who decides what online information is worth archiving?

History Defined: Who is The Greek God Apollo?

In Greek mythology, he resided on Mount Olympus with his father, Zeus. Apollo’s mother, Leto, was another old Greek God – like Zeus, she was the daughter of Titans.

What Does it Mean When Politicians Autograph Bombs?

by Santiago Ramos at The Wisdom of Crowds: Both sides do it. On Sunday, the…

Gaza: Why is it So Hard to Establish the Death Toll?

(C)apturing the number of deaths in the densely populated urban centres of Gaza presents unique challenges. says Emily Tripp, Director of AirWars.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Chain of Light (Short Film)

Shared by Farooq Bazai: A new Album of renowned Pakistani sufic poet-singer and Qawwal Nusrat…

Friday Poem: Man I’m (Not) Okay

Another day, a man and his heartAnother weight, the world had to offerSad and depressed,…

What I Learned From a Bruising Few Days on Social Media

“The real point I want to make is different. I’m interested in what this little episode reveals about the civic devolution of our public life.”

Only a Sustainable Bioeconomy Can Save Us

Brazil, has taken the lead in advancing an equitable, sustainable bioeconomy. This includes establishing G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy,

Thursday Poem: The Devil’s Whisper

Whispers in darkness, soft and coldLures the innocent, young and oldA skeleton’s grasp, a cigarette’s…