The digital divide continues to shrink throughout the world, but women in low-income countries do not have equal participation in this technological revolution. Although more than one billion women have access to a mobile phone in developing countries, a woman living there is still 21% less likely to own a cell phone than a man. read more
Kirat was playing tabla before he came to MPA last year, but he never got serious about his practice until he was at MPA. This year Kirat earned the opportunity to play tabla along with the Cherdi Kala Jetha inside the Golden Temple.... read more
"I have found that there are three words: sadhana, araadhana and prabhupati. Sadhana means discipline, araadhana means perfecting the discipline and prabhupati means you will become the Lord Master of God Itself." read more
In this work we have a miracle. Reviewer Harish Dhillon dubbed this work a “Rare record of a glorious heritage.” This is no ordinary book; a degree of visible veneration has gone into its making. read more
As we collectively process what has happened, ideals of forgiveness and compassion are on everyone's lips, including those that have lost loved ones in the massacre. read more
Everyone’s experience at Sidak is obviously very different. And I recommend any of the tracks with the following caveate: this is not a camp atmosphere with ample time for socializing, nor will there be an opportunity to wear fancy clothes. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn and deepen your knowledge,... read more
Nearly every religious tradition of social ethics encompasses two sorts of justice. The first is procedural justice: giving people what they deserve under contracts and the law. The second is distributive justice: meeting some needs just because human beings are human beings. read more
Prabhjot Kaur Gumber is a young Sikh woman living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, who has made it to the finals of the Dutch "Student of the Year" election. Please give her your vote! read more
As major institutions around the world work to establish equal rights and equal opportunities for all citizens, the military ought to be ahead of the curve, not behind it. read more