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A Life of Invention and Irony: Alfred Nobel’s life is a story of stunning transformation — from the inventor of dynamite and the so-called “Merchant of Death” to the visionary founder of the Nobel Prizes. Haunted by the misuse of his invention, Nobel turned remorse into redemption, leaving behind a legacy that celebrates peace, progress, and the power of human conscience. Deepali D Alfred Nobel, the Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, was born in 1833 in Stockholm. A visionary scientist and industrialist, Nobel held more than 350 patents, but one invention defined — and nearly destroyed — his reputation: dynamite.…

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado [File: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters] Complied by Newswriters News Desk In a poignant rebuke to authoritarianism, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognizing her “unwavering commitment to democratic rights amid brutal repression.” The announcement, delivered on Friday, underscores global solidarity with Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement, where over 7 million have fled economic collapse and political violence under President Nicolás Maduro. Machado, 56, a former lawmaker barred from running in 2024 elections, has endured exile threats, assassination attempts, and house arrest. Her nonviolent resistance, including massive…

PHOTO: The Week Newswriters News Desk The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), once hailed as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability, is teetering on the edge of irrelevance as the United States under President Donald Trump’s second term signals waning commitment to the grouping. With Trump reportedly opting out of the upcoming leaders’ summit in India—slated for November—and imposing steep tariffs on key partner India, analysts warn that the alliance of the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia risks devolving from a dynamic multilateral forum into a hollow diplomatic shell. Born out of shared concerns over China’s rising assertiveness, the Quad’s trajectory now…

Andrei A. Gromyko, USSR, leaves after first session of the United Nations Security Council (1946) held at Hunter College. By Newswriters Editorial Desk The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), established in 1945 to maintain global peace and security, is increasingly seen as out of step with today’s multipolar world. With its permanent membership limited to five nations—the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China—the council’s structure reflects a post-World War II order that critics argue fails to account for emerging powers and new geopolitical realities. Calls for reform, particularly to include nations like India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, have…

Jobs abound, but skilled candidates are scarce amid cries of unemployment A veteran newspaper editor, with 40 years in journalism, reveals a stark gap in hiring: aspiring journalists lack sharp writing skills and general awareness. While faculty focus on research, broader issues—like a generation disconnected from newspapers and forgotten high school lessons in history and politics—compound the problem. This article explores how journalism education must evolve to prepare candidates for the newsroom’s realities Subhash Dhuliya The editor laments the poor writing skills and lack of general awareness among journalism aspirants. He blames academic faculty for failing to prepare students for…

By Subhash Dhuliya Journalism today faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The digital revolution, the explosion of information, artificial intelligence, and evolving audience expectations are redefining how news is produced, distributed, and consumed. The once-stable world of journalism has become a dynamic and uncertain ecosystem shaped by constant technological disruption and new forms of audience engagement. In this changing landscape, journalism education must be reimagined — not by discarding its traditional foundations but by blending them with digital fluency, critical thinking, multimedia storytelling, and ethical awareness. The goal is to prepare a new generation of journalists who can think, analyze, and…

By Newswriters Editorial Team The media coverage of the conflict in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion in February 2022 has been a defining global narrative, yet one marked by significant disparities. In the West, the coverage has been extensive, immersive, and largely unified. Western news organizations have dedicated immense resources, with journalists often reporting from the front lines, providing real-time updates, and producing deep analytical and human-interest stories. This has created a powerful, empathetic connection with the Ukrainian cause, framing the conflict as a clear-cut battle between a sovereign democracy and an aggressive authoritarian neighbour. The narrative consistently centres Ukrainian…

“The Nobel Prize is celebrated as the pinnacle of global achievement, but a closer look reveals a long history of systemic bias. From geographic exclusion to glaring omissions, this analysis explores how the awards have consistently favored the West, overlooking transformative contributions from the Global South and women” Compiled by the Newswriters Editorial Team The Nobel Prize is universally regarded as the pinnacle of human achievement, an accolade that confers near-mythical status upon its recipients. Yet a critical examination reveals that the prize is far from a perfectly objective arbiter of merit. Instead, it is deeply influenced by systemic, institutional,…

By Newswriters.in Editorial Desk In recent months, Uttarakhand has witnessed a spate of devastating landslides, causing loss of life, property damage, and widespread disruption. Such tragedies, unfortunately, have become almost routine reminders of the fragile ecological balance in the Himalayan region. Whenever disasters of this magnitude strike, debates erupt across social, political, and academic circles, focusing on environmental degradation, unplanned urbanization, and climate change. Media coverage, as expected, is extensive during the peak of such events. However, once the immediate tragedy fades from public attention, reporting tends to dwindle, leaving discussions unfinished and public awareness limited. The pattern of reporting…

Compiled by the Newswriters.in Editorial Desk Massive demonstrations have erupted worldwide in response to what many are calling a genocide in Gaza, yet mainstream media coverage remains limited. Activists and citizens across Europe, the United States, and beyond are mobilizing to demand accountability and an end to the violence. In Europe, thousands have taken to the streets. The Hague witnessed the largest demonstrations in the Netherlands in two decades, with over 250,000 participants forming a symbolic red line to protest Israeli military actions and Dutch government support. In Italy, general strikes and protests have been ongoing since September, with citizens…