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It’s a time of sleepless days And angry nights. Human rights stripped away, Endless privilege on the other side. The news so dark – It keeps us up all night. We watch the country burn The flames, too...
The humanity of a “ghost” is revealed in the stories and memories surrounding a family-owned orchard.
South Korean boy band BTS brings people together and gives them a sense of belonging to a “Mikrokosmos,” a universe created for love, kindness and oneness.
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The government’s narrative on vaccination should reflect sincerity, truth and transparency.
India’s COVID -19 vaccine policy betrays a lack of vision and social responsibility.
