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
Eid al-Ad’ha: An Occasion for Meet, Eat and Meat
New Delhi, India — As the early morning light filters through the bustling markets of India, a unique economic phenomenon unfolds. Eid al-Ad’ha, also known in India as Bakrid, is a “Festival
Maldives Launches Roadshow to Woo Indian Tourists
MALÉ, Maldives — In an effort to bolster tourism from India, one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets, the Maldives will host a roadshow across three major Indian cities this month.
Devoid of Diplomatic Decorum: A Spat Over Chinese Loans in Nepal, Echoes from Maldives
The Maldives, the smallest member in the South Asia region, has seen its fair share of diplomatic tussles over Chinese loans. President Nasheed, despite his differences with the Chinese Ambassador, maintained an
Paradise and Principle: Israeli Passport Ban Debate Exposes a Nation’s Raw Nerves
MALE’, Maldives — The sun-drenched islands of the Maldives, where honeymooners laze in overwater villas and divers plumb azure depths, seem a world away from the smoke and rubble of Gaza. But
Modi’s Third Term: Maldives Leaders Tweet Their Congratulations
In a resounding victory, Narendra Modi secured his third consecutive term as India’s Prime Minister in the 2024 General Election. The news rippled across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, where leaders
India and the Shadow of Foreign Interference: China’s Expanding Influence
As India prepares for the Lok Sabha elections concerns over foreign interference have taken center stage. The latest development involves OpenAI, which reported taking swift action within 24 hours to disrupt deceptive
India Awaits Election Results Amid Exit Poll Projections of BJP Victory: A Perspective from the Maldives
As the world’s largest democracy concludes its extensive electoral process, the Maldives is closely watching the outcome of India’s Lok Sabha elections. These elections, which began on April 19 and wrapped up
China’s Onion Diplomacy Sparks Chaos and Tears
HULHUMALE’ PHASE TWO—The Maldives witnessed an unexpected spectacle this week as droves of residents queued up for hours near the Hiyaa ward in Hulhumale’ Phase Two, all in pursuit of a rather
Two Tales of Public Outrage: How Pune and the Maldives Demand Justice
In the early hours of May 19, 2024, Pune, a bustling city in India, was rocked by a tragic accident that would reveal a complex web of privilege and deceit. A 17-year-old,
Maldives: India’s RuPay in bid to navigate the shifting sands
Male’, – The Maldives made a larger overture to India by deciding to integrate India’s own digital payment system RuPay. This also comes amid the simultaneous recalibrating of relations between India and