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SAQIB KHAN


Saqib Khan
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Comparison is NOT the thief of joy

Sure, constantly comparing your life to others can be harmful, but pretending comparison has no place at all can lead to ignorance. Comparison, when used with intention, helps us put life into perspective. 


Hasina addressing the public  Photo: Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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Former prime minister of Bangladesh given the death sentence

The July Revolution of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, as members of Students Against Discrimination and other groups came together to demand change — most notably changes to the country’s quota system, which led to violent protests, the deaths of thousands and, more recently, a death sentence being issued for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


Mamdani at a Rally in Bryant Park Photo: Bingjiefu He | Wikimedia Commons
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Zohran Mamdani’s promise to New York

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has lived many lives. But as of today, he holds the title of the first Muslim, Indian-Ugandan mayor of New York City — a feat that sent shockwaves through the entire city, surprised he was able to dethrone former Mayor Andrew Cuomo.


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New breakthrough marks a major step in Huntington disease treatment

Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and drastically decreases quality of life. Although Huntington’s disease has been present for centuries, it was successfully treated for the first time, in September of 2025, by the company UniQure using a treatment called AMT-130.


Gurucharan Nethi on the set of “Mr.Romeo”  Photo: Courtesy of Gurucharan Nethi
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Lights, camera, action: a UB students path to South Asian cinema

Gurucharan Nethi, a sophomore at UB, has always dreamed of being an actor. Although he’s currently a business major, he spends his nights practicing monologues, perfecting his Bollywood dance craft and constantly dreaming of a life where acting would be his primary pursuit. Through hard work and determination, he was able to feature in his first film. 


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