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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Theater & Screen Actor Raj Ghatak Signs With Alta Global Media

EXCLUSIVE: British-Asian actor Raj Ghatak has signed with Alta Global Media for international management. Currently appearing on stage in Mel Brook’s The Producers in the West End, Ghatak has credits across theater, TV and film. His role as the...

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...

NIWA Boss, Oyebamiji Lauds Journalists’ Role In Societal Dev’t

A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has lauded the vital role journalists play in...

Halloween Monsters: What Our Fears Reveal About Society

What is the Meaning Behind Halloween Monsters? Monsters are more than creatures from our imaginations. They reveal the truths we often hide. Cultural theorist Jeffrey Jerome Cohen once said that “the monster’s body is a cultural body.” Every era...

Florida Lawmaker Addresses Social Media’s Role in Minneapolis School Shooting

Florida Representative Jimmy Patronis has weighed in on several pressing technology and public safety issues, including the recent Minneapolis school shooting and its connection to social media platforms. The Republican lawmaker addressed how...

Ghana becomes first African country to contribute to Global Media Fund – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana has become the first African nation to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) — a move he described as a demonstration of Ghana’s strong...

Girls Friendly Society: spaces where girls can be themselves

THERE is nothing like a significant milestone for prompting an organisation to reflect on where it has been and where it wants to go. For charities with a Christian foundation, there is always the question of keeping faith with the purposes for...

Perspective: How modern society makes motherhood distasteful to women

Whenever I write a piece on motherhood, I brace myself for the inevitable backlash: “That’s great for you, but some women just don’t want babies” or “Now write one where men have to do all the work” or one that really stings: “Sacrifice everything...

Hiriga: Fund media by output

State funding for media should be based on how extensively outlets cover events and produce content, said Ahmed Zahir (Hiriga), Managing Editor of Dhauru, in a post on X Thursday. He called for a funding model guided by independent criteria, with...

John Malone reached the highest echelons of the global media business when he sold his vast TCI cable group to AT&T in 1999 in a $48 billion deal

PLAC, EU, Media, CSOs Rally Support For Passage Of Special Seats Bill

1 Torkwase Nyiekaa A coalition of media professionals, civil-society organisations and gender advocates renewed the nationwide push for the passage of the Special Seats Bill for Women, calling on the 10th National Assembly to act decisively before...