'Society Heading Towards Ruin': Bengal Cop's Controversial Remark On Women Consuming Alcohol

Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 08:55 IST West Bengal ASP Laltu Halder, in a controversial remark, has said he felt “ashamed” to see women drinking alcohol, calling it a sign of moral decline. Bengal cop speaks about women consuming liquor (Video...

Independent media a public good — President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the need for an independent and a well-resourced media if the world was to combat disinformation and fake news. He said independent journalism was not a luxury but a public good that needed to be...

Humane society offers support for pet owners impacted by government shutdown

DAYTON — The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is working to support pet owners affected by the ongoing government shutdown. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As the shutdown continues to strain families in the Miami...

Rapp’s Barren Brewing launches monthly history series with Baxter County Historical Society

Share This Article Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company has partnered with the Baxter County Historical Society to launch The Baker Series, a monthly storytelling project exploring the history of Mountain Home’s Baker District. The brewery, located in...

NIMD Provides Mini-Grants to three CSOs, Media Institutions for Legislative Monitoring

The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) has awarded mini grants to three Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Media Institutions under the framework of the Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMCOL). The grantees...

The Dark Side of Social Media: How Fake News and Hate Speech Spread Fast in Nigeria -By Mustapha Abba Kormi

Social media has transformed the way Nigerians communicate, share ideas, and access information. Platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok have become the heartbeat of modern communication in the country. From...

Experts discuss limits of First Amendment rights on private social media platforms

On a planet with more than eight billion people, nearly five billion are now scrolling, posting, and sharing daily on social media. From family photos and dance trends to heated political debates — platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and...

Viva Leisure appoints Wiredco as agency of record across brand, media and creative

Viva Leisure has named Wiredco its agency of record following a competitive pitch, entrusting the independent agency with brand paid media, creative and earned media duties across its portfolio. Following a competitive pitch process, one of the...

NDA Blasts Samira Bawumia’s Critics For Mocking Her Children Over Health Issues On Social Media

The Northern Development Authority (NDA) has issued a strong response to members of a social media group allegedly linked to Samira Bawumia’s political opponents, after they reportedly mocked the Vice President’s children over an undisclosed...

Engaging Young Minds: The Imperative of Critical Thinking and Productive Citizenship in Modern Society

Plutarch’s “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch. “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”. – Albert Einstein. “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own...

Government jobs better than earning crores in corporate position: Viral social media post sparks debate

A social media user has commented that government jobs are better than earning crores in a corporate position. The Twitter (now X) post has gone viral, garnering more than 7 lakh views. Shreya, a software engineer by profession, shared that she...

Macau Media Outlet Shuts Down Amid Official Pressure

MACAU, China — All About Macau, an independent media outlet, announced on Thursday that it will cease operations after government authorities denied its reporters entry to official events and deregistered the company. The decision to shut down...

Takeaways from AP, Cox Media Group investigation into injuries and deaths of school crossing guards

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Voices of the Newsroom: Following up on film, television and media studies

Colin Mills (C.M.): Last month, the Loyolan broke the news that the University was considering a possible relocation of the film, television [and media] studies major into Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts. Since this became public information,...

Bride’s father at Kerala wedding straps QR code on his attire to receive gifts, social media calls it," Digital India level: Shaadi edition"

A Kerala wedding saw the bride's father sporting a QR code on his shirt, allowing guests to send digital gifts. This innovative approach to wedding 'nek' has sparked widespread discussion, hailed by many as a symbol of 'Digital India' and modern...

Carriacou Historical Society announces new board of directors

The Carriacou Historical Society and Museum is proud to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors, marking a new chapter in the preservation of Carriacou’s cultural heritage. The new board, which can be viewed at...

Oxmul Farmers Co-operative Society officially registered!

Views: 31 Views: 31 Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2025. 1:16 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise has announced the official registration of the Oxmul Farmers Co-operative Society Limited, marking a...

The Media Line: Iran Regains Foothold in Sudan as RSF Completes Darfur Conquest With Ethnic Massacres 

Audio By Carbonatix Iran Regains Foothold in Sudan as RSF Completes Darfur Conquest With Ethnic Massacres “What looks like a local conflict is actually part of a much larger struggle over the Red Sea’s control and African resources,” Ambassador...

Trump–Xi meeting in South Korea: What global media outlets said

Global media outlets offered a mix of cautious optimism and skepticism in their coverage of the much-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where the two leaders agreed to scale back...

Gender violence: A reflection of societal malaise

By Yasobant Das The scourge of atrocities against women continues to plague societies worldwide, leaving deep scars that transcend generations. Two authors, Mumtaz and Madhu, have poignantly captured the essence of this shameful phenomenon in...