Palawan appears to be an idyllic tropical island. Its powder-white beaches and lush forests have made it one of Asia’s hottest new tourist destinations. But for a tiny network of environmental crusaders and vigilantes trying to protect its natural resources, it is more akin to a battlefield. Delikado follows Bobby, Tata and Nieves, three magnetic leaders […]
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Inside Story with Humphrey: Maggy Pigott
Maggy Pigott is the vice-chair of Open Age, Life’s Just Begun and has published the critically-acclaimed How to Age Joyfully, Eight Steps to a Happier, Fuller Life. Dame Judi Dench commends the book to everyone of all ages and Giles Brandreth describes it as ‘full of wit, wisdom – and hope’. Here are Maggy’s nub thoughts. We’re […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Tosca Lee
Tosca Lee is a beauty queen, a ballerina, a pianist, and she lives on a working farm in Nebraska. She is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of eleven novels of which her latest is A Single Light, a sequel to her much-acclaimed The Line Between. With a cast of compelling characters, Tosca creates a Dystopian world in which […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Lynda Shaw
Would you like to know how to take greater control of your brain, to become more efficient, effective and successful? The brain often overcomplicates matters, leading us to feel overwhelmed and lacking in confidence. Yet we can take control. Are you interested? Then, come meet neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw who knows which bits of our […]
Read MoreThe Democracy Forum live webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘Sri Lanka: Lessons for South Asia’on Wednesday October 26, 2022 at 2-4pm UK time. Chair: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent Closing remarks by Barry Gardiner MP, Chair of TDF. Speakers: Dr Deepa Ollapally, Research Professor of International Affairs & Director, […]
Read MorePurpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey: Lynne O’Donnell
She is a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and regularly appears on radio and television worldwide. She has worked as a correspondent and bureau chief in China for Reuters and The Australian; and in Afghanistan where she was bureau chief for the French news agency AFP and The Associated Press between 2009 and 2017. She […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: James Hanning
James Hanning is not an author to be messed with. He writes on politicians, criminals and spies who in today’s culture might seem interchangeable. On his social media, James describes himself as a recovering journalist, having worked for the Daily Mail, the Evening Standard and the Independent on Sunday. Yet, as we all know, […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Jen Nash
How much can a good relationship improve your home life and make your work and social life more fulfilling? Best-selling author and communicator, Jen Nash will reveal all about the power of relationships with inspiring zippy true life stories taken from her best-seller The Big Power of Tiny Connections—How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes. Over the past […]
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