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
Maldives Tightens Food Safety Measures as Illegal Immigrant-Run Businesses Exposed
In a swift response to alarming revelations, the Ministry of Health has launched a special hotline to report unsafe food practices, coinciding with the enforcement of a newly enacted Food Safety Act.
Lessons from the fall of Bangladeshi icons Hasina and Mujib
In this insightful piece, veteran journalist P. K. Balachandran, writing for the Daily News, explores the dramatic downfall of Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Balachandran delves into the turbulent events that
MDP Made Some Noise Last Night; Is That Enough to Disturb President Muizzu’s Sleep?
In the corridors of the president’s office, the atmosphere is jubilant. President Muizzu’s government has reached the nine-month mark—a period often associated with the birth of something new and transformative. Yet, for
Reading India’s Progress: A Secular Democracy’s Economic, Technological, and Cultural Ascent
From emerging as a global software industry powerhouse, a source country of top CEOs of the MNCs, a trailblazer in space missions to harnessing the soft power of a vibrant film industry,
First Lady Calls for Greater Gender Equality in the Tourism Sector
MALE, Maldives — In an address at the opening ceremony of the “Maldives Travel Conference 2024 – Women’s Edition,” First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed issued a clarion call for gender equality in
Challenges Loom Over the Maldives’ Construction Industry Despite Promising Growth
Male’, Maldives — At the 2024 Construction Industry Forum, Mohamed Ali Janah, President of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry, delivered a stark assessment of the state of the sector, highlighting
Winners Do Things Differently: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s Vision for Islamic Scholarship
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — In a move that reflects the UAE’s growing emphasis on nurturing local religious leaders, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has introduced a groundbreaking scholarship program for Islamic
Transforming Connectivity: Dhiraagu Launches 5G Turbo WiFi, Reinforcing Its ‘Fastest Mobile Network’ Title
MALÉ, Maldives — In a nation where the ocean is both a lifeline and a boundary, connecting the islands of the Maldivian archipelago has always been more than just a geographical challenge.
Muizzu Government’s Confident Approach: Bold Reforms to Secure Economic Future
MALÉ, Maldives — In a small, cluttered shop in the heart of Malé, Ahmed Rasheed, 42, meticulously arranges imported goods on shelves that seem to grow emptier by the day. His furrowed
National Health Insurance Scheme Faces Allegations of Fraudulent Practices
Malé, Maldives — The Maldives’ national health insurance scheme, Aasandha, is under scrutiny as Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim has voiced concerns over alleged fraudulent activities involving local clinics and their foreign partners.