From Nobel Peace to National Chaos Once celebrated as a global icon of microfinance and social business, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus now stands accused of dragging Bangladesh into one of its worst political and economic crises in decades. His short reign as the interim head of government—meant to usher in reform, has instead delivered economic collapse, diplomatic disaster, and growing unrest. And Now, the very powers that once backed him are distancing themselves. The West is looking the other way, India is tightening sanctions, and the Bangladeshi Army is warning of a constitutional breakdown. How did things go so wrong, so fast? Let’s unravel: The Rise and Rapid Fall of Yunus Dr. Yunus was never elected. He was installed, after mass student protests and opposition pressure forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down in August 2024. The idea was to create a neutral, reform-oriented transitional administration. The reality? A foreign-backed...
Buddhism vs Hinduism: In-Depth Comparative Study of Atman, Anatta, Karma, Moksha & Nirvana Hinduism is often described as Sanātana Dharma —the “eternal way of life.” Buddhism arose from the same cultural soil but charted its own disciplined path to awakening. Studying Buddhism vs Hinduism is therefore less a clash between rivals and more a dialogue between two complementary quests for freedom. By seeing where they diverge and where they overlap, modern seekers can extract practical wisdom from both traditions without losing intellectual honesty or spiritual depth. Buddha Rejected Vedic Rituals Some readers assume the Buddha opposed the Vedas outright. A better analogy is a medical student learning to use an MRI: she needs to understand the machine well enough to diagnose, not to redesign microchips. Likewise, the Buddha focused on one proven method, mindful investigation of suffering, rather than the entire spectrum of Vedic techniques. When students asked...