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
India’s Stellar Leap: Astronaut’s ISS Mission Showcases ISRO’s Vision and IT Prowess
BENGALURU, India — High above Earth, Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla gazes out from the International Space Station, the first Indian astronaut to reach this orbiting laboratory. As he prepares to undock as
Modi’s Potential Maldives Visit Signals Stronger Ties as Trade Talks Advance
MALE’, Maldives — News in New Delhi is abuzz with reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the Maldives to celebrate the nation’s 60th independence anniversary on July 26, a move
Thilamale Bridge, Backed by India, Signals a New Era of Economic Ambition
MALÉ, Maldives — On a sun-drenched morning in the Maldives, Minister of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib announced a milestone that has stirred optimism across this archipelago nation: the Thilamale’
Maldives Embraces Yoga Day, Reflecting India’s Quiet Economic Anchor
MALÉ, Maldives — On a sun-drenched morning in June 2022, Galolhu National Stadium in Malé was transformed into a vibrant tableau of unity. Hundreds of people, diplomats, Maldivians and expatriates alike, spread
India’s Currency Swap Bolsters Reserves, Averts Liquidity Crisis
MALE’, Maldives — In a significant move last October, India extended a $400 million currency swap to the Maldives that has proven critical in stabilizing the country’s foreign exchange reserves, according to
Condolences and Solidarity Expressed After Air India Flight AI171 Crash Near Ahmedabad
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad, extending condolences and solidarity to India. In a post on X, President Muizzu stated,
India’s Enduring Idea: How a Generation of South Asian Economists Lit the Path to Progress
In a dim Cambridge seminar room in the 1950s, six young scholars from the global South scribbled furiously as the lectures unfurled. The future of global economics may not have known their
A Milestone for Maldives: Indian Honeymooner Marks One Millionth Tourist in Historic Year
VELANA, Maldives — In a vibrant celebration of tourism and sustainability, the Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2025, Kajal Singh and her husband, Indian citizens, who arrived on IndiGo Flight
President Outlines Vision for Sovereignty, Economic Growth, and Regional Stability in an Exclusive Interview
Male’, Maldives –In an exclusive interview with Ceylon Today, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the Maldives’ sovereignty, fostering economic growth, and ensuring the Indian Ocean remains a
India and Maldives Deepen Ties with Launch of 13 New Community Projects
Malé, Maldives — In a demonstration of enduring partnership and people-centric diplomacy, the Government of Maldives (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) have signed 13 new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under