Mario I Aguilar
@profmarioaguilar.bsky.social
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Professor of Religion and Politics, Director of Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics (CSRP) at the University of St Andrews, Scotland History of India, Tibet, Hinduism, Buddhism, cemeteries, Egypt, Interfaith Dialogue, hermit. .. more

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As a matter of introduction for the Tibetan and Himalayan specialists: one of my latest works is a biography of the 14th Dalai Lama published by Routledge (2022).

profmarioaguilar.bsky.social
I just wrote a report on the cancellation of USAID for HIV treatment in Southern Africa. It means that only EU reduced aid will be available. Thus, a lottery for ART treatment. Some people will die.
jamesmartinsj.bsky.social
“The cancellation of U.S.A.I.D. funding has left our community reeling,” writes Pastor Ram Gava, who serves LGBTQ Christians in Uganda. ”There is still much work to be done, but I also know that we are not alone.” Read more here: outreach.faith/2025/04/ugan...
Ugandan pastor warns that USAID cuts are harming LGBTQ Christians - Outreach
Pastor Ram Gava writes concerning the impact of the cancellation of international funding on Uganda's marginalized communities.
outreach.faith

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himalmag.bsky.social
Three books unpack the violent roots of caste-based vegetarianism and India’s dairy industry as Dalits and Muslims continue to be targeted by cow-protection vigilantes.

A review essay by Sohel Sarkar (Feb 2025) : www.himalmag.com/politics/cas...

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jamesmartinsj.bsky.social
“The cancellation of U.S.A.I.D. funding has left our community reeling,” writes Pastor Ram Gava, who serves LGBTQ Christians in Uganda. ”There is still much work to be done, but I also know that we are not alone.” Read more here: outreach.faith/2025/04/ugan...
Ugandan pastor warns that USAID cuts are harming LGBTQ Christians - Outreach
Pastor Ram Gava writes concerning the impact of the cancellation of international funding on Uganda's marginalized communities.
outreach.faith

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duyguyildirim.bsky.social
This is so difficult to read… It also reminds me of my Greek great-grandmother—the youngest and only surviving child of her family. Her brothers and sisters were taken, placed in other households, and given new identities…

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profmarioaguilar.bsky.social
I just completed a report on Botswana. It is clear from UNAIDS that no aid from the US under the current administration and a smaller budget from the EU will mean no HIV treatment for most of those needing it in Botswana. Cut in aid means lives at risk.

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marcoinstitute.bsky.social
We're pleased to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Marco Summer Language Program, now featuring Latin AND Syriac! For full info about each course, including meeting times and how to register, visit marco.utk.edu/summerlangua...! #medievalsky

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londonreviewbookshop.co.uk
The International Booker shortlist has been announced!⁣⁣ lrb.me/v23
The following books in a pile in the sunshine:
A LEOPARD-SKIN HAT by Anne Serre, tr. Mark Hutchinson⁣
PERFECTION by Vincenzo Latronico, tr. Sophie Hughes⁣⁣⁣
HEART LAMP by Banu Mushtaq, tr. Deepa Bhasthi⁣⁣
SMALL BOAT by Vincent Delecroix, tr. Helen Stevenson⁣⁣
ON THE CALCULATION OF VOLUME I by Solvej Balle, tr. Barbara J. Haveland ⁣⁣
UNDER THE EYE OF THE BIG BIRD by Hiromi Kawakami, tr. Asa Yoneda⁣⁣

profmarioaguilar.bsky.social
x.com/carolina_toh... Carta de Carolina Toha sobre la izquierda en Chile
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p-a-clarke.bsky.social
My type of morning 😌✨️📚 #books #romantasy #booksky #pancakes

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theclinic.cl
Paulina Vodanovic, líder del PS: “El Presidente nos dijo que le daba vergüenza la cadena de errores que terminó con la destitución de Isabel Allende” www.theclinic.cl/2025/04/08/p...

profmarioaguilar.bsky.social
“La bordadora,” one of the paintings of Magdalena Mira, one of the first recognised Chilean female artists in the 19th Century.

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richraho.bsky.social
🍦Pope Francis is having “ice cream scoops of lemon, mango and dulce de leche” delivered to Casa Santa Marta during his convalescence. english.katholisch.de/artikel/6071...
Ice cream for Pope Francis – little sins while on sick leave
Lemon, mango and "dulce de leche" despite Lent
english.katholisch.de

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richraho.bsky.social
Pope Francis has named Jefferson City’s @BpShawnMcKnight (56) as the new Archbishop of Kansas City, Missouri; he succeeds Archbishop Joseph Naumann (75).

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britwarmemorial.bsky.social
Hinton Parva war memorial plaques. St. Swithun’s Church, Hinton Parva, Wiltshire. First World War. #LestWeForget
Hinton Parva war memorial plaques.

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theees.bsky.social
The 9th Delta Survey Conference is this week!

The biannual event brings together scholars working in the Egyptian Delta, as @theees.bsky.social and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities collaboration.

📍@britishcouncil.bsky.social, Cairo
📅10-12 Apr
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/our-cause/re...
📸Elena Tiribilli

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randych.bsky.social
Colorful street art in Valparaíso, Chile.

#photography #travel #AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMulticoloured
Man sitting on sidewalk in front of graffiti art