Aristocracy, snobbery, elitism, egotism vs enlightenment

The decline of aristocracy began in the late 18th century and continued throughout the 19th century with events like the French Revolution bringing an end to monarchy. It set into motion the process of decimation of aristocratic wealth and influence which accelerated the momentum in the 20th century thanks to...

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Multifarious pollution in Dhaka: courting collective death from 'silent epidemic'

A single moment in the early morning shattered the trust Mohammad Tawrit had built over six decades. Despite a lifetime of disciplined lifestyle, he was blindsided when he was diagnosed with a blocked artery -- his first serious health scare. More disconcerting than the diagnosis itself was the absence of...

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'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza City begged for someone to rescue her. Contact was lost with the first ambulance. Hind Rajab, five family members and two medics were found dead 12 days later.The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind's...

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