Stories about The Bridge
UK diamond company that won water and climate awards has been linked to water pollution in Lesotho
In one case, a nine-year-old girl became ill and died in 2015 after drinking water from the river into which villagers say Gem Diamonds dumped its waste.
Love, marriage and rebellion: Exploring feminist themes in India's Angika folk songs
Songs and tales are used by practitioners as a medium to express discontent with the status quo and to assert their individuality.
How data shapes political narratives amid the 2024 super-elections
"The age of data might seem like a modern concept, but the notion of using information for political advantage has a long history."
Implications of the EU Digital Services Act on critical voices in Serbia: Challenges for civil society organizations and investigative journalists
Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) will have a significant impact on the digital environment, both within the European Union and beyond.
‘Demodification’ of India: A Nepalese perspective
Indian voters rejected BJP’s religious extremism, favouring inclusion, tolerance, and equality — an important lesson for Nepal’s political landscape.
Let's stop normalizing noise culture in Latin America
Colombians have a higher rate of hearing loss than the global average.
Turkey's Erdoğan reigns supreme at hypocrisy and double-speak
If Erdoğan believed Israel to be the “terror” state he accuses it of being, committing genocide which even “Hitler would have been jealous of,” why does Turkey continue business ties?
Is it feasible to use blue carbon to finance mangrove conservation in Trinidad and Tobago?
Despite their critical role, there is an increasing loss of mangrove forest systems because of ill-advised development and other activities.
‘I would rather die because of a missile than of sadness in another city’: Why Ukrainians are not leaving their frontline homes
Ukraine's Donetsk region, more than half of which is currently occupied by Russia, is shelled 1,500–2,500 times almost daily. Some are choosing to stay as a form of protest and resistance.
Quetta Tea? Yes please!
In the past few years, Quetta tea stalls have sprouted across urban centers in Pakistan, attracting people of all ages to enjoy a cuppa at any time of the day.
Madam President, we need you to be an ally for women (so we can believe again)
This historic moment raises great expectations for her administration and the feminist agenda it could implement.
The Central American and Palestinian liberation struggles are intertwined
As long as Palestine is subject to U.S.-backed Israeli terror, Central America is subject to the same terror, simply exported and “combat tested.”
Explaining Tatars tea-loving nature, and the ‘never-ending teatime’
If you ask, “What is Tatar tea?”, then you will receive several answers to this question at once with the statement that this type of tea is considered truly Tatar.
A trip of grief from Gaza to Cairo
Dana Bsaiso reflects on the profound grief of displacement from her Gaza home, while grappling with the longing for home amidst the destruction and barriers of the Israeli occupation.
Seeing the world through words: How books let us travel
"In my world, authors are geniuses who create alternative universes in our minds, and carry the mantle of representing cultures and issues, telling with authority stories that influence us emotionally."
Why small islands need their own Marshall Plan
The Fourth UN Conference on Small Island Developing States will negotiate a 10-year agenda that requires an unprecedented financing package to meet the existential scale of the challenge being faced.
Differences in tea culture in Azerbaijan and Turkey
While geographically close, Azerbaijan and Turkey have very different ways of preparing and drinking tea.
Southerly winds: How Nepalis are perceiving the ongoing Indian elections
Nepal has traditionally enjoyed a syncretic blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. However, if Modi's BJP wins in Indian elections, some fear that Nepal will slide back to Hindu nationalism.
Chai? Tea? How do Indians take their tea?
India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, and we consume most of what we produce.
Bubble tea: A Taiwanese sip that evolved into a global sensation
"Its highly customizable nature not only lends itself to creativity but allows room for adaptation to meet the tastes of its audience worldwide."
Strange brew: The stories and culture of tea in Russia
Russian tea: samovar, special tea cozies, food ... but the essential part is that the tea time has always been a setting for discussing important matters and socializing.
