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
Bank of Maldives to Introduce Indian Rupee Accounts, Aiming to Bolster Trade and Remittances
Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to deepen economic ties with India, the Bank of Maldives (BML) announced on Friday that it will begin offering Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for personal
China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies
China’s assertive posture in the Indo-Pacific, guided by the Communist Party, pursues a deliberate strategy to undermine regional stability while avoiding outright conflict. By targeting Taiwan’s Pacific allies, including Palau, Beijing deploys
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
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
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
Tesla’s Mumbai Debut Overshadowed by Western Media’s Stereotype Obsession
MUMBAI — As India proudly marked the opening of Tesla’s first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday, a gleaming symbol of the nation’s rising technological prowess, Western media once again resorted to its
PM Modi to Visit Maldives, Marking 60 Years of Independence and Diplomacy
MALE’, Maldives — At the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a state visit to Malé from July 25 to 26, the president’s office announced. This
PM Modi’s Diplomatic Mission: Trade Triumph in UK, Trust-Building in Maldives
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a crucial two-nation tour to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, aiming to advance India’s global trade ambitions
India’s Infrastructure Prowess Shines Through Challenges in the Maldives
ADDU CITY, MALDIVES — India’s infrastructure giant Afcons Infrastructure Limited, a flagship of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, is helping to reshape the Maldives’ future with ambitious projects like the Greater Malé Connectivity