The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
A New Dawn for Policing: India’s Gift of a Modern Academy Strengthens Maldives’ Security
ADDU CITY, Maldives — On a radiant morning in March 2022, the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE) opened its doors in Addu City, marking a milestone for the Maldives
President Muizzu Unveils Development Plan in 2024 India Visit
NEW DELHI — During the state visit on October 7, 2024, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu unveiled a 20-year National Development Plan to transform the nation into a developed country by 2040. In
India’s Steadfast Partnership with the Maldives: Building a Brighter Future
Nestled in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives faces economic challenges that test its resilience, yet India stands as a committed partner, offering vital support that is fostering growth and deepening ties. Through
President Urges Unity in Public Service, Criticizes Obstruction by Velidhoo Lawmaker
VELIDHOO, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu called on elected officials to set aside political differences and prioritize public service, emphasizing the need for professionalism and equity in governance. Speaking on Wednesday
President Launches Hospital, Police Station, and Other Projects in Velidhoo
VELIDHOO, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu, shuttling between islands in Noonu Atoll, visited Velidhoo, island on Wednesday to launch a hospital, a police station, and other infrastructure projects, advancing efforts to
India in the Indian Ocean Region: A Natural Partner in a Crowded Sea
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is rapidly emerging as one of the most geopolitically dynamic theatres in the 21st century. With its critical sea lines of communication, burgeoning maritime trade routes and
India and Maldives Deepen Bonds Through Trade Negotiations and Development Projects
NEW DELHI — India and the Maldives are deepening their economic and strategic partnership, with ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement and an investment treaty, alongside collaboration in renewable energy and
Criminal and Drug Courts to Relocate to New Hulhumalé Facility
HULHUMALÉ, Maldives — The Criminal Court and Drug Court will soon move into a new, spacious facility in Hulhumalé phase1, addressing long-standing space constraints, the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) announced Wednesday.
India’s Enduring Partnership with the Maldives: A Beacon of Stability in the Indian Ocean
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a landmark state visit to the Maldives on July 25–26, 2025, to mark the nation’s 60th Independence Day, Etruth presents a series of articles
India’s Quiet Power: Lifting Neighbors, Strengthening South Asia
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a landmark state visit to the Maldives on July 25–26, 2025, to mark the nation’s 60th Independence Day, Etruth presents a series of articles