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 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
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
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
Indian Naval Ship Sagar Bolsters Maritime Ties with Maldives in Historic Indian Ocean Mission
Male’, Maldives — The Indian naval vessel INS Sunaina, designated as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, arrived in Male’ on Tuesday morning, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between
Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region
MALE’, Maldives — On this year’s World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu struck a thoughtful tone, affirming his government’s commitment to a free and responsible press. “Here in the Maldives,
Vizhinjam Port Poised to Transform Indian Ocean Trade, Boosting Maldives and Region
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India — On a balmy Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport (Vizhinjam) in Kerala’s capital, a $1.06 billion project hailed as India’s first deep-water dedicated container transshipment