On Tuesday 1st July, the media reported on statements by the Indian MP Tapas Pal from the Trinamool Congress Party, who threatened rape of female relatives of a rival political party. The outrageous remarks were made at an address to followers and were caught on video. Trinamool Congress is the 4th largest party in the Indian parliament and rules over the state of West Bengal. This is just the latest…

News: Several government departments in China's far western region of Xinjiang have banned Muslim staff from fasting during the month of Ramadan. One department website said that civil servants cannot "take part in fasting and other religious activities". Increasing tensions State-administered Bozhou Radio and TV University said on its website that the fasting ban applied to party members, teachers and young people. "We remind everyone that they are not permitted…

News PHILADELPHIA: Malala Yousafzai, who survived being shot by the Taliban because she advocated education for girls, has won the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Yousafzai was just 15 when she was shot in the head while returning from school in Mingora, Pakistan, in October 2012 since arguing that girls should be allowed to pursue an education, which was hindered under the Talibaan."It's an honor to…

News Even though I read many articles online, every day, I like to have one physical newspaper that I buy from the shop and read. That is usually one of the broadsheet newspapers that cover local and international news with more depth and seriousness. As I walk into the shop to get my broadsheet paper, I sometimes see young people buying the UK's tabloid newspapers such as the Sun or…