How a forgotten Muslim teacher shaped the pen of a future nationalist—and what that irony tells us about Burma’s lost…
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The Art of Flow — and the Irony of Thein Pe Myint’s Teacher Haroon Part 1
(A reflection on writing, thought, and human complexity) It is one of history’s quiet ironies that the late U Thein…
Someone should write a Latino/Maxican version of “The Grapes of Wrath” to educate Americans
The Grapes of Wrath From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedi The Grapes of Wrath is an American realist novel written by John Steinbeck and published in…
USA need another “John Steinbeck” to teach Trump lead Republicans
John Steinbeck from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Ernst Steinbeck (/ˈstaɪnbɛk/ STYNE-bek; February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer.…
What Should Muslims of Myanmar Do Now and in the Future?
(A reflection for unity, wisdom, and long-term resilience) 1. Understanding the Global and National Context Across the world — from…
History Rewritten, Heritage Erased in Arakan about Rohigya Muslims
History Rewritten, Heritage Erased Sebastian Manrique’s testimony stands as one of the earliest foreign records confirming that Muslims were deeply…
“The Fire That Begins With the Pious”
In every religion, the moral responsibility of those who lead the faithful is immense. Whether they are monks, ulama, priests,…
The True Role of Monks in Times of Conflict: Reclaiming the Compassionate Dhamma from Extremism
(MMNN Editorial Commentary) Throughout Myanmar’s long history, the Sangha has shaped the conscience of the nation. The robe carries deep…
Myanmar is a “half-past-six” nation!
Myanmar is a “half-past-six” nation. Now MYANMAR NATIONAL CLOCK is STOPPED AT 6.30 PM or already ‘Half-past-six’ or Sun-set time…
When Faith Becomes a Political Tool: The Fencing Controversy in Naypyitaw
Credit to picture by Naung Naung in Mizzima | DARZ-KKG’s Commentary for MMNN In April 2024, Min Aung Hlaing met…