Dilnaz Shaikh

Dilnaz Shaikh is a journalist at The Eastern Herald covering current affairs, politics, climate and environmental developments, with a focus on major developments in India and around the world.

Takshashila University Marks Four Years of Growth in Academics, Industry Collaboration and Student Development

Established in 2022, Takshashila University has successfully completed four years of service to the nation, reflecting steady growth across academics, infrastructure, industry collaboration, and career development. Guided by the Honourable Chancellor Shri

October 30, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Protesters marching during cost-of-living demonstrations in France

Paris March Ends Calmly, but Tear Gas Follows as France Protests Again

Paris police say 110,000 marched on a rerouted course, and the authorised route ended calmly before tear gas and arrests followed in Paris and several other French cities.

October 24, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

How does maternity insurance protect your savings from high childbirth costs?

Bringing a baby into the world is an emotional and transformative experience. However, beneath the anticipation

Top Premium & Natural-Look Tile Brands In India: A Complete Category Guide

Modern homes and commercial spaces in India increasingly use tiles that recreate natural materials. Natural-look tiles

False-colour satellite image of Kenya's coast near Malindi, with vegetation in red, scattered clouds and the Indian Ocean in blue

Mackenzie Guilty of 191 Shakahola Murders; Cause Unascertained for 112

A Kenyan judge convicted preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused of 191 murders at Shakahola, with prosecutors saying children were made to fast first. Their own medical tally attributes 112 deaths

October 19, 2026

News·Religion

The plenary chamber of the German Bundestag in Berlin, with a speaker at the lectern and politicians seated in blue chairs

Migrant Groups Ask Merz for Minority Shield as AfD Eyes Saxony-Anhalt

Four migrant umbrella groups put an open letter to Chancellor Merz on Monday asking for a federal commission, a hardship clause and a protection fund before the AfD can share power in

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

The marble front of the U.S. Supreme Court building with its columns, pediment and wide steps under a deep blue sky

Sotomayor Doubts Ruling That Let Chicago Sell Cars Over Parking Tickets

Chicago sold Ryan O'Donnell's car for $273 in scrap value after about $524 in unpaid parking tickets, and he received no compensation. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, said Monday

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Landsat 9 satellite view of Providencia island and its surrounding reefs in the Caribbean Sea

Colombia Sets Nov. 30 Date for San Andres Sea Baselines Decree

Colombia's president says he will sign sea baselines for the San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago on November 30, a step Law 10 of 1978 required. The announcement revives the 2012

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Understanding Gold as a Long-Term Store of Value: How It Fits into a Balanced Financial Strategy

Gold has served as a store of value for thousands of years, but it generates no income and its price can swing sharply in the short term. This guide explains how gold

October 19, 2026

Features

False-color satellite image of floodwater in blue along the Gandak River across the Nepal-India border, with green vegetation and clouds

Climate Plans Promise Health Gains. Only Four Governments Count Them.

A WHO review of 114 national climate plans finds 91% of Parties mention health, yet only four of the 82 that claim health gains from cutting emissions quantify or monitor them. Just

October 19, 2026

Climate·Health·News

Independent MP Helen Haines, in a pale blue jacket, speaks to reporters in a file photo from February 2026

Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Hurt as Police Probe Motive

Independent MP Helen Haines, a former midwife at Wangaratta Hospital, was struck by a car outside her electorate office on Monday, and police say she is critically injured. A man is in

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

A white UN vehicle travels a paved desert road toward rocky hills in northern Mali

Mali’s Army Shot Five Girls in a Rice Field, Rights Group Says

Human Rights Watch says Malian soldiers shot five girls in a rice field in July, and that by mid-September it knew of no investigation. Its report also documents drone strikes on a

October 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Amelia Earhart's red Lockheed Vega 5B monoplane on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Earhart Search Team Says Lagoon Object Was Likely Trees, Not Her Plane

The Purdue-backed team that called its evidence "very strong" says the Taraia Object in Nikumaroro's lagoon was most likely a collection of large trees, not Amelia Earhart's Electra. Its steel-tube find and

October 19, 2026

News·Science

Aerial view of the cracked, exposed bed of Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset with a narrow stream running through it

Ministers Tell Environment Agency Water Supply Comes First in Drought

Where drinking water and river protection collide in four drought-hit parts of England, the government has told the Environment Agency which comes first. The Agency's own weekly report counts 403 drought incidents

October 19, 2026

Climate·News

1 2 3 … 57 Next

Dilnaz Shaikh

Takshashila University Marks Four Years of Growth in Academics, Industry Collaboration and Student Development

Paris March Ends Calmly, but Tear Gas Follows as France Protests Again

How does maternity insurance protect your savings from high childbirth costs?

Top Premium & Natural-Look Tile Brands In India: A Complete Category Guide

Mackenzie Guilty of 191 Shakahola Murders; Cause Unascertained for 112

Migrant Groups Ask Merz for Minority Shield as AfD Eyes Saxony-Anhalt

Sotomayor Doubts Ruling That Let Chicago Sell Cars Over Parking Tickets

Colombia Sets Nov. 30 Date for San Andres Sea Baselines Decree

Understanding Gold as a Long-Term Store of Value: How It Fits into a Balanced Financial Strategy

Climate Plans Promise Health Gains. Only Four Governments Count Them.

Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Hurt as Police Probe Motive

Mali’s Army Shot Five Girls in a Rice Field, Rights Group Says

Earhart Search Team Says Lagoon Object Was Likely Trees, Not Her Plane

Ministers Tell Environment Agency Water Supply Comes First in Drought

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

Latest Posts

The Eastern Herald Expands Brand Partnerships With Dedicated Product Reviews Platform

Russia Says 60,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer for Africa Remain Blocked

Lynn Krieger, Wife of The Doors’ Robby Krieger, Dies at 79: TMZ

Bag-Charm Power Banks Look Stylish, but Check the Model First