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Searching for humanity among algorithms

Political unrest, grave human injustice and the non-responsive attitude of governments to the demands of the people have always produced innovative ways of punishment. Masses take to the streets...

Aysha Taryam

BNP has to perform

It got cloudy. It really got dark. It began to rain. “You know what? This is the right weather to have smoked rice with fried fish,’’ reacted my grand...

Shaadaab S. Bakht

Iran war – Trump has put US and regional security at risk

This is Trump's war. A war to feed his hungry ego and polish his image. He has demanded “unconditional surrender” from an Iran which is far from capitulating. Tehran...

Michael Jansen

So bad it’s good

There’s been a surprising trend in television lately, and you may have noticed it. This week we look at how “bad” TV shows have become audience favourites, despite being...

Sarah Taryam

Fatima Almheiri

Fatima Almheiri

Fatima has always been passionate about mental health. She has a Bachelors in International Studies with a minor in Psychology. She joined the With Hope UAE volunteer group in 2019 and she is currently head of communications.

Saibal Chatterjee

Saibal Chatterjee

Indian national award-winning film critic

Meena Janardhan

Meena Janardhan

Writer/Editor/Consultant. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental journalism and publishing.

Artificial intelligence enters the world of cinema
  • 09 Mar 2026

Artificial intelligence enters the world of cinema

Netflix, the big OTT streamer, has acquired award-winning Hollywood actor-director Ben Aflleck’s InterPositive, set up in 2022, which will enable film production processes with the use of AI technology....

The aftermath

The aftermath

08 Mar 2026
Up affordability creek

Up affordability creek

08 Mar 2026
Stress test

Stress test

06 Mar 2026
Global tragedy

Global tragedy

05 Mar 2026
Selection woes

Selection woes

04 Mar 2026
Running away

Running away

03 Mar 2026
War zone

War zone

02 Mar 2026
Bad spring

Bad spring

01 Mar 2026