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Arunachalam Muruganantham, known as 'Padman,' revolutionized menstrual hygiene in India by creating affordable sanitary pads and a local manufacturing model. His persistent efforts, despite societal discomfort and personal hardship, led to improved women's health, education, and economic empowerment, earning him global recognition and a reported nobel peace prize nomination.

Venezuelan Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has announced her plans to run for president once more, with aspirations to return to her homeland by the end of 2026. During a meeting with fellow opposition leaders in Panama, she reaffirmed her dedication to championing free and fair electoral processes.

Narges Mohammadi, a fearless Iranian activist honored with the nobel peace prize for her relentless fight for justice, is currently in precarious health and remains apart from her beloved children. After being released on bail due to her deteriorating condition, she reflects on years behind bars for her staunch opposition to the death penalty and compulsory hijab laws.

Global powers are now vying for India's attention, recognizing its growing influence. While the US seeks to bolster trade, India has been actively forging significant trade agreements, positioning itself as a reliable and indispensable partner in a shifting geopolitical landscape.

US President Donald Trump is pushing several Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of a potential Iran deal. Experts, however, deem the plan unrealistic, citing the Gaza war's impact on Arab public opinion and the persistent demand for Palestinian statehood. Pakistan has already publicly rejected the proposal.

There are 287 candidates nominated for the nobel peace prize for 2026, of which 208 are individuals, and 79 are organisations.

A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the Arab world's sole operational nuclear facility, has sparked global concern. While authorities assure no radioactive leak, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in nuclear infrastructure. India condemned the strike as a dangerous escalation, urging restraint and dialogue amidst escalating regional tensions.

US president Donald Trump's presidency has shifted to muscular interventionism, beginning with the swift overthrow of Venezuela's Maduro. Now, the focus turns to Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island presents a more cohesive political structure, a disciplined military, and a population prepared for conflict, making the 'Venezuela model' unlikely to succeed.

Over 287 candidates, including Donald Trump, are vying for the 2026 nobel peace prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee Secretary noted significant renewal among nominees, emphasizing the prize's enduring relevance amidst global conflicts. While nominations are confidential, leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly put Trump forward, though this doesn't guarantee an endorsement.

When pain strikes our own body, we do not simply mourn it. We search for a remedy. We act. If the same doesn’t happen with another’s pain, of what use is one’s intelligence? In this week’s episode, the author ponders on this question Valluvar posed, through the celebrated story of India’s ‘padman’, Arunachalam Muruganantham. Listen in.

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This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, as also cause international humiliation

Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement began by addressing rural Kenyan women's practical needs for firewood and water, leading to widespread tree planting. This grassroots initiative evolved into a powerful force for environmental restoration, community empowerment, and the fight for human rights, ultimately earning Maathai the nobel peace prize.

Many Pak generals have cosied up to US presidents. So, this version isn’t surprising. Deals, like on cryptocurrency, cringe-worthy flattery, and Pak-Saudi-Türkiye-Egypt emerging quad have made Munir the go-between. But, any peace talk is good for India

The world eagerly awaits the nobel peace prize announcement, with 338 nominations this year. Notable figures like Donald Trump, the late Pope Francis, Imran Khan, Elon Musk, and Anwar Ibrahim are reportedly in contention. The prize, established by Alfred Nobel, honours efforts promoting peace and fraternity among nations, with winners receiving a medal, diploma, and substantial cash prize.

Donald Trump's brokered Gaza ceasefire, announced just before Nobel season, has fueled betting market speculation for the 2025 nobel peace prize. However, the Nobel Committee's confidential process and the deal's post-deadline announcement mean it cannot influence this year's award. Experts emphasize the committee rewards sustained peacebuilding, not fleeting deals, making Trump a potential 2026 contender if the truce endures.

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), headquartered at the Hague, Netherlands, which has been awarded the nobel peace prize for the year 2013 is sharing its joy with its 21 'designated laboratories' across 17 countries in the world.

Pakistan used real reasons to get into the act — a border with Iran, a defence security pact with Saudi Arabia, a close strategic relationship with China, and a seat on Trump’s Board of Peace

Hillary Clinton stated she would nominate Donald Trump for the nobel peace prize if he brokers a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that prevents Ukraine from losing territory. This statement precedes Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where Trump aims to find a resolution to the conflict. Zelenskyy has urged Trump to convince Russia to end the war.

This year's nobel peace prize has been awarded jointly to Belarus human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties. “They have for many years promoted the right to criticize power and protect the fundamental rights of citizens” the Oslo-based Norwegian Nobel committee said of the winners.

The World Food Programme was awarded the 2020 nobel peace prize by the Nobel Prize Committee on Friday. The WFP was awarded the prize "for its effort to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict."

Donald Trump is unsure about winning the nobel peace prize. He stated his administration resolved seven wars and is close to settling an eighth. Trump believes he deserves the award for his peace efforts. The nobel peace prize announcement is scheduled for Friday. Trump was previously nominated but did not win.