Protests are democracy’s loudest reminder that is a language that takes citizens from disagreement to dissent to defiance.
Ainnie Arif
About The Author
Ainnie Arif is a journalist covering diplomacy and international affairs with a South Asian lens. She focuses on how global events intersect with regional politics and local impact.
About The Author
Ainnie Arif is a journalist covering diplomacy and international affairs with a South Asian lens. She focuses on how global events intersect with regional politics and local impact.
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The recent earthquake in Afghanistan has revealed the perilous condition of its women; denied medical care from male doctors as well as medical training.
BY Ainnie Arif 8 September 2025
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Protests at Delhi's Rohini dog shelter over alleged cruelty and bone discoveries following Supreme Court order modifications, with officials denying wrongdoing and suggesting rival involvement.
BY Ainnie Arif 31 August 2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity as cooperation between the two countries is linked to the welfare of 2.8 billion people.
BY Ainnie Arif 31 August 2025
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In May, Pope Leo echoed the words of his predecessor, Pope Francis, by calling for peace. Addressing the "powerful people" of the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he declared: “I repeat the timeless appeal: no more war.”
BY Ainnie Arif 28 August 2025
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The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the dogs be returned to their original locations after sterilisation, deworming and vaccination. The court clarified that this would not apply to dogs infected or suspected of rabies, or those displaying aggressive behaviour.
BY Ainnie Arif 26 August 2025
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Every year, India loses more than one lakh lives to suicide, accounting for nearly a third of the world’s female suicides and almost a fourth of male suicides. These realities pose questions the nation can no longer afford to ignore.
BY Ainnie Arif 18 August 2025
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While we are still grappling with making mental healthcare accessible and affordable to all, especially the disadvantaged society, many people are seeking help on social media and ChatGPT
BY Ainnie Arif 18 August 2025
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Classified as ‘partners’ rather than employees, many gig workers in India remain outside formal labour protections, with no enforceable safeguards against overwork or insecurity.
BY Ainnie Arif 18 August 2025
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Six Dead, 12 Injured After Roof Collapse At Dargah Patte Shah Inside Humayun’s Tomb Complex In Delhi
Officials say the ASI-protected site’s walls were already in a weak state; rain drove worshippers into the rooms moments before the collapse.
BY Ainnie Arif 15 August 2025
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