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Opinion: The Indignities of Alfresco Dining in Spring
OpinionThe Guardian4d ago

Opinion: The Indignities of Alfresco Dining in Spring

An opinion piece humorously recounts the challenges and indignities of eating outdoors, particularly during spring, citing an experience in London involving balancing a salad bowl on a wall. The author reflects on the less glamorous aspects of alfresco dining.

Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's 'loved Congress, married Modi' dig, calls it 'abusive relationship'
PoliticshinduTimes of Indiahindustan-times+2indian-expressndtv8d ago5 sources

Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's 'loved Congress, married Modi' dig, calls it 'abusive relationship'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's light-hearted remark about HD Deve Gowda 'loving Congress but marrying Modi' during a Rajya Sabha farewell session, which initially made the PM laugh, has now drawn a sharp response from the former PM, who called his past alliance with Congress an 'abusive relationship' that ended in 'divorce'.

Greek Minister Proposes Burqa Ban to Protect Minors from 'Coercion'
Politicsiefimerida9d ago

Greek Minister Proposes Burqa Ban to Protect Minors from 'Coercion'

Greece has launched a formal debate on banning the burqa in state-run facilities and schools, with Migration Minister Thanos Plevris saying that the move is necessary to shield young girls from community pressure and forced concealment. Speaking to broadcaster SKAI, Mr. Plevris clarified that the government is weighing restrictions on full-face coverings—the burqa and niqab—rather than the traditional headscarf.  He emphasized that the proposal is framed as a matter of human dignity and child...

The West was not born tolerant
Cultureobservador10d ago

The West was not born tolerant

The values we consider central today, religious freedom, pluralism, human dignity, are not automatic inheritances of history, but hard-won moral achievements.

European Order of Merit for Politicians Who Turned Their Countries into Open-air Prisons
Politicshungary-today16d ago

European Order of Merit for Politicians Who Turned Their Countries into Open-air Prisons

The European Union will award the European Order of Merit, its new highest honor, for the first time this year, reported Hirado.hu. The award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to European integration and the protection of the EU’s fundamental values: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, and the rule of law. […] The post European Order of Merit for Politicians Who Turned Their Countries into Open-air Prisons appeared first on Hungary Today.

House OKs Ethics Probe into Bong Suntay's Remarks
PoliticsRappler22d ago

House OKs Ethics Probe into Bong Suntay's Remarks

The Philippine House of Representatives has approved an ethics probe into remarks made by Representative Bong Suntay against actress Anne Curtis, with the House women and gender equality chair emphasizing the dignity of women.

First Russian Invasion of Ukraine 12 Years Ago
Politicsindex-hr28d ago

First Russian Invasion of Ukraine 12 Years Ago

The article recalls the events of 12 years ago when the Revolution of Dignity peaked in winter 2014, President Viktor Yanukovych fled Ukraine, and within a week, Russian troops began taking over Crimea.

Loren Legarda bats for Magna Carta on barangay health workers
Politicsinquirer29d ago

Loren Legarda bats for Magna Carta on barangay health workers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda renewed her call for the swift passage of the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), which seeks long-overdue recognition, protection, and dignity of BHWs. During the Senate plenary session on February 25, Legarda co-sponsored the measure, pressing for stronger legal and financial support for BHWs, the frontliners of

Grey's Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Dies After Battle with ALS
CultureBBCtimes-ukvariety+6hollywood-reporterdeadlinerolling-stonetmzenewsscreen-rant1mo ago9 sources

Grey's Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Dies After Battle with ALS

Actor Eric Dane, known for his role in 'Grey's Anatomy,' has passed away after a year-long battle with ALS, with tributes pouring in from co-stars and reflections on his predictions about his daughters' memories.

Govt does not want to politicise Imran’s health, says interior minister Naqvi
PoliticsAl JazeeraYahooTimes of India+1Dawn1mo ago4 sources

Govt does not want to politicise Imran’s health, says interior minister Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said the government did not want to “politicise” the matter of PTI founder Imran Khan’s health, while blaming the opposition for doing the same. The opposition, PTI and Imran’s family have voiced concerns over the former prime minister’s health after his eye ailment came to light late in January. Addressing the media in Lahore, Naqvi referred to the recent medical report prepared by a team of doctors who examined the jailed ex-premier on Sunday. “The medical report also came forward yesterday and everything is clear as per it. Neither we nor the government want to politicise this,” he said, adding that there were certain “requests” which the authorities allowed but were not suitable to publicise at the moment. “Putting up such a show is extremely inappropriate, especially misleading people,” the minister said. Naqvi said he had invited PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan to reach Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail on Sunday to witness Imran’s checkup but the former refused. He added that Gohar, along with the Senate and National Assembly opposition leaders — Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Mehmood Khan Achakzai — and their preferred doctors, was also invited to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad. There, the doctors who examined Imran briefed the opposition leaders and according to Naqvi, the delegation expressed satisfaction over the treatment. However, the minister claimed, Imran’s sister Aleema Khanum told the PTI that the “issue would die down” if the opposition accepted the government’s arrangements. More to follow

Instagram accounts trivialize the Holocaust
CultureDW12d ago

Instagram accounts trivialize the Holocaust

In Instagram posts, Nazi perpetrators are glorified, while their war crimes and role in the Holocaust are omitted. Victims' organizations call it an "attack on the dignity of the survivors."

Watch: Explained: What is Euthanasia?
Healthhindu14d ago

Watch: Explained: What is Euthanasia?

India’s Supreme Court has recognised passive euthanasia and the right to die with dignity, but the debate around assisted dying continues across the world. In this video, we explain what euthanasia means, the Harish Rana judgement in India, and the difference between active and passive euthanasia. The video also explores why end-of-life decisions are debated in law and ethics, and how different countries regulate assisted dying.

PM Modi Praises Om Birla Ahead of No-Confidence Motion
PoliticsBBCcnbcDW+8digi24The IndependenthinduTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressnaftemporikindtv15d ago11 sources

PM Modi Praises Om Birla Ahead of No-Confidence Motion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Om Birla as an 'excellent Speaker' of the Lok Sabha, praising his impartiality and leadership ahead of a no-confidence motion.

Rebellious Nuns Evicted from Monastery in Spain
Worlddie-presse16d ago

Rebellious Nuns Evicted from Monastery in Spain

Seven rebellious nuns in Spain, who declared they do not recognize the Vatican, are being evicted from their monastery, with a spokesperson stating they wish to leave unseen out of dignity.

Immigrants in Portugal Lament Increased AIMA Fees
Politicsobservador22d ago

Immigrants in Portugal Lament Increased AIMA Fees

Immigrant associations in Portugal are criticizing the significant increase in fees for Portuguese nationality applications and residence permit renewals by the AIMA agency, calling for strategies to ensure dignity.

Sapthami Gowda demands dignity: 'Kantara' star slams objectionable paparazzi shots
CultureTimes of India24d ago

Sapthami Gowda demands dignity: 'Kantara' star slams objectionable paparazzi shots

Megastar Chiranjeevi showered immense praise on his son Ram Charan's upcoming film 'Peddi', calling the new song 'Rai Rai Raa Raa' sheer fire. The song, featuring Charan's graceful dance and electrifying presence, has generated significant buzz. With A.R. Rahman's chartbuster first song and a strong cast, 'Peddi' is set for a grand release on April 30, 2026, with expectations soaring.

NPS Condemns Arrest of Farmer Activist Zlatko Kokanović
Politicsdanas24d ago

NPS Condemns Arrest of Farmer Activist Zlatko Kokanović

The People's Movement of Serbia (NPS) has condemned the arrest of Zlatko Kokanović, an activist from the 'Ne damo Jadar' association and a farmer, calling it an unjust, unacceptable, and shameful act that violates his rights and dignity.

Hungarian State Secretary on Human Dignity
Politicstelex26d ago

Hungarian State Secretary on Human Dignity

Veronika Varga-Bajusz, State Secretary for Higher Education, emphasized the importance of respecting human dignity during festive moments, despite being met with laughter for her previous remarks.

France’s Epicentre Boards Alfredo Castro Genre Pic, ‘Dog Legs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Culturevariety1mo ago

France’s Epicentre Boards Alfredo Castro Genre Pic, ‘Dog Legs’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The 76th Berlin Film Festival winds down on Sunday, Feb. 22 but new deals are still brewing. Among them is that from France’s Epicentre Films, which has boarded “Dog Legs” (“Patas de perro”), the latest feature from Chile’s Matias Rojas (“A Place Called Dignity”), starring Chile’s inimitable Alfredo Castro (“The Count,” “The Club”). It joins […]

Just When You Thought Obama's Tower Of Doom Couldn't Get Any More Ugly...
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Just When You Thought Obama's Tower Of Doom Couldn't Get Any More Ugly...

Just When You Thought Obama's Tower Of Doom Couldn't Get Any More Ugly... Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Barack Obama’s infamous Presidential Center in Chicago, already slammed as a dystopian “prison-like” monstrosity, has just received a bizarre new update that’s ignited widespread mockery online. The addition of disjointed words from one of Obama’s speeches has been dubbed “headache-inducing,” amplifying the backlash against this $830 million behemoth that’s overrun budgets, displaced locals, and turned a public park into a narcissistic shrine. As construction drags on toward a June 2026 opening, the former president’s ego-driven tweaks have only fueled the fire, with X users unleashing savage roasts and memes comparing the structure to everything from a Soviet-era bunker to a “concrete porta potty.” The latest fiasco stems from Obama’s decision to etch excerpts from his 2015 Selma speech onto the building’s facade. But instead of inspiring awe, the disjointed lettering has sparked hilarity and disgust. They somehow managed to make the Obama presidential library even uglier. My gosh. ? pic.twitter.com/lmZnyJ4FSs February 17, 2026 One X user highlighted how the words appear chopped and unreadable, calling it a “headache-inducing” mess that perfectly encapsulates the project’s overall failure. I's indistinguishable from L's and T's. E's indistinguishable from F's. Multiple words get disjointed–not just on one plane but two. pic.twitter.com/hohr6Whusy February 17, 2026 what don’t you understand about YOU ARE AMERICA https://t.co/kmHawlABHO February 16, 2026 Fixed it for Obama. pic.twitter.com/BJU5eA6vIx February 18, 2026 This is what the text should read… pic.twitter.com/YaZ2iSJQuY February 18, 2026 pic.twitter.com/N60Kwjw9Q5 February 18, 2026 As we previously reported, the Obama Presidential Center has ballooned to nearly $1 billion in costs, resembling a “Tower of Doom” that’s sucking the life out of Chicago’s South Side. Locals have decried it as a “totalitarian command center dropped straight out of 1984,” with property values skyrocketing and forcing out longtime residents. Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor warned that such developments “displace the very people they say they want to improve it for,” as rents for two-bedroom apartments jumped from $800 to over $1,800 per month. The project’s DEI-focused hiring of diverse contractors has backfired spectacularly, leading to lawsuits over “racial discrimination” and claims of poor performance, proving once again that woke policies lead to broke outcomes. President Trump didn’t hold back when mocking the stalled eyesore. “He needs help,” Trump quipped, noting how the library-museum hybrid is “not too pretty” and has “run out of money” despite Obama’s insistence on DEI builders. Trump contrasted this with his own push for classical architecture, like the grand Arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge, symbolizing a return to American greatness. The center’s foundation is now scrambling with only $116 million in reserves against $230 million in remaining costs, not including staff salaries. Scheduled tours have started, but critics question who’d visit this overpriced ode to Obama’s ego amid Chicago’s economic woes. Obama’s defenders claim it’ll be an “economic catalyst” for the black community, but the reality is displacement and fiscal chaos. This project exemplifies the hypocrisy of elite liberals: preaching equity while building vast ego towers that burden the working class. In the end, as Trump restores beauty and dignity to American landmarks, Obama’s legacy crumbles under the weight of its own pretension— a fitting monument to an era of division and decline. Your support is crucial in helping us defeat mass censorship. Please consider donating via Locals or check out our unique merch. Follow us on X @ModernityNews. Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:40

Culturedhaka-tribune2d ago

Her Time, Her Dignity

This Dhaka Tribune article appears to be a feature or opinion piece focusing on themes of women's empowerment, personal autonomy, and dignity.

The Cuban Beggar Syndrome
Culturehavana-times10d ago

The Cuban Beggar Syndrome

It’s time to understand that dignity is not begged for, freedom does not arrive on an oil tanker, and by begging we cannot prosper. The post The Cuban Beggar Syndrome appeared first on Havana Times.

SC steps in to protect witnesses, curb ‘abusive’ cross-questioning
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune20d ago2 sources

SC steps in to protect witnesses, curb ‘abusive’ cross-questioning

ISLAMABAD: In a significant step to protect witnesses from abusive cross-examination practices and physical hardship, the Supreme Court on Friday directed trial court judges to act as vigilant supervisors rather than silent spectators, ensuring that court proceedings are not used to scandalise, insult or annoy witnesses. “The courtroom must remain a place where justice is administered not only with authority but with humanity,” obse­rved Justice Salah­uddin Panwhar in a judgement he authored,...

'Jailer' star Shiva Rajkumar says, 'Actors not objects'
CultureTimes of India21d ago

'Jailer' star Shiva Rajkumar says, 'Actors not objects'

Kantara actress Sapthami Gowda has voiced concerns over inappropriate filming angles by paparazzi at public events, sparking a wider conversation. Veteran actor Shiva Rajkumar publicly supported her, urging media to respect women and avoid objectification. Other actresses have also joined the discussion, highlighting the need for dignity for female artists.

Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf Warns US After Trump Address
PoliticsFTjerusalem-post1mo ago2 sources

Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf Warns US After Trump Address

Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf issued a warning after Trump's address, stating that 'all options remain on the table' but also indicating Tehran is prepared to negotiate if the US commits to diplomacy and respects Iran's dignity.

DPS MPs Condemn Hate Speech Against Ana Leković
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

DPS MPs Condemn Hate Speech Against Ana Leković

Members of Parliament from the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) have condemned the unacceptable hate speech directed at Ana Leković, emphasizing the need to punish those who attack a woman's dignity for expressing political views.

Moroccan director Maryam Touzani returns with 'Calle Málaga', an ode to life in old age
CultureFrance 241mo ago

Moroccan director Maryam Touzani returns with 'Calle Málaga', an ode to life in old age

In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson speaks to Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani, whose intimate and quietly powerful cinema continues to explore love, identity and the tensions within Moroccan society. After "Adam" and "The Blue Caftan", she returns with her most personal film yet, "Calle Málaga" – a story of memory, mixed identity and belonging set in Tangier's historic Spanish community. At a time when debates around migration and identity feel increasingly polarised, Touzani brings the conversation back to something deeply human. The film is also a tender and rare meditation on ageing and desire – celebrating vitality, intimacy and dignity later in life in ways cinema seldom dares to portray.

Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview review – you can only gaze admiringly at her strength and grace
OpinionThe Guardian1mo ago

Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview review – you can only gaze admiringly at her strength and grace

Mme Pelicot’s innate dignity shines through, as she explains why she waived her anonymity – after her husband drugged her so that dozens of men could sexually assault her It’s hard to judge an interview with Gisèle Pelicot in the normal terms. Let’s start with the easy bit: Victoria Derbyshire is the ideal interlocutor. The co-presenter of Newsnight has a kind of steely warmth that meshes well with the innate dignity of Mme Pelicot – as she is called throughout – while they walk unflinchingly through her terrible story. Her “descent into hell” began on 2 November 2020 when the local police called her and her husband, Dominique Pelicot, to the station. They believed it was to do with his recent arrest for covertly taking pictures underneath the skirts of three women in the supermarket. It was not. In the course of that investigation they had found on his laptop thousands upon thousands of videos and photographs accumulated over a decade of his wife unconscious and being raped by strangers. Continue reading...