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
Dollar Crunch Hits Healthcare: Insurance Coverage for Popular Indian Hospital Suspended
In a move that highlights the growing economic pressures in the country, the national health insurance provider Aasandha has suspended its coverage for Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India. This decision, effective since
Empowering Women in the Arena of Global Diplomacy
“All human beings are born free and equal.” These words, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, might have read differently if not for the persistence of one woman diplomat. As
Rising Tide of Religious Intolerance in South Asia: A Maldivian Perspective
In recent years, South Asia has witnessed a disturbing increase in religious intolerance, with harrowing incidents occurring in a region that is home to 24% of the world’s population. This troubling trend
A Tranquil Prelude: International Yoga Day Celebrated in the Maldives
In a serene and harmonious prelude to the global celebrations, the Maldives marked the 10th International Yoga Day today. In a refreshing change from previous years, this year’s event unfolded smoothly, free
A Changing Wave of Visitors: China and Russia Lead the Way in Maldives Tourism
MALE’, Maldives – The Maldives is seeing a noticeable shift in where the visitors are coming from. China has surpassed traditional top markets like India to become the single largest source of
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