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
How India’s Agritech Revolution Is Shielding Its Farms From Climate Chaos
MUMBAI — In the sprawling fields of Punjab and the sun-scorched plains of Maharashtra, India’s farmers are quietly defying the odds. While climate change unleashes erratic weather—scorching heatwaves, unseasonal rains, and prolonged
From His Grave, an Islamic Thinker Stirs India’s Fears—and Intellectual Repression
SRINAGAR, Kashmir, India — In the winding alleys of this city, Indian police have launched a peculiar offensive: raiding bookstores and seizing hundreds of volumes penned by the late Abul Ala Maududi,
India’s Startup Surge: Igniting an Economic Boom
NEW DELHI — India’s entrepreneurial spirit is on fire, making it the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, just behind the U.S. and China. With over 157,000 startups registered by early 2025, according to
Shaping India: Diaspora Dynamics and Return Investment
India is no longer just a massive consumer market—it’s a luxury powerhouse in the making. Over the past year, 27 international retail brands entered the country, nearly double the previous year’s count,
India’s Jaishankar Calls Out Western Double Standards on Democracy
At the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar did not mince words when it came to the West’s approach to democracy. Speaking before a panel that included Norway’s Prime Minister
India Poised to Launch Nationwide Air Ambulance Network Using eVTOL Aircraft
India is set to become one of the first nations to deploy an on-road vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air ambulance service nationwide, a move that could transform emergency medical response across
How India’s Credit Lines Are Reshaping Global Arms Exports
NEW DELHI — As India seeks to expand its footprint in the global arms market, it is turning to an increasingly effective tool: credit lines. With a goal of reaching $6 billion
India and Maldives Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation with New Agreement
New Delhi — In a move reinforcing the growing institutional ties between India and the Maldives, the parliaments of both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), setting the stage for expanded
Broker Trump and Contractor Netanyahu: A Deal with No Buyers
Confusion, opportunism, and a dangerous disregard for international law—such is the essence of Broker Trump’s latest vision for Gaza. With the flair of a real estate mogul peddling distressed properties, Donald Trump
Maldives Targets India’s Booming Outbound Travel Market With Star-Studded Event
MUMBAI— The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has intensified efforts to attract Indian tourists, hosting a high-profile event in Mumbai featuring over 100 celebrities and influencers. Held last weekend at