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
Islamophobia and the framing of terror
The Delhi Red Fort blast and the earlier Pahalgam attack were acts of terrorism that deserve clear acknowledgment. Yet the way they are narrated in Indian media reveals a deeper problem. Coverage
Recalling India’s Swift Aid to the Maldives on a Fateful November Day
MALÉ, Maldives — On November 3, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom received a special commemorative shield from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The ceremony, held as part of the official Victory Day 2025
Democracy’s Perils: NSA Ajit Doval Warns of Division and Decay in South Asia and Beyond
New Delhi — National Security Adviser Ajit Doval delivered a stark critique of democracy’s vulnerabilities during the 6th Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance on October 31, 2025, arguing that the system, while
India’s Aviation Ambitions Take Flight with Russian Jet Partnership
NEW DELHI — In a move poised to reshape the global civil aviation landscape, India has inked a landmark agreement with Russia to co-produce the SJ-100, a domestically manufactured passenger aircraft that
First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee
MALE’, Maldives —First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Tuesday implored young Maldivians to channel their innate talents into practical skills, warning that true national progress hinges on “minds and hands” sharpened by discipline
From Relief to Leadership: India’s Rise as a Humanitarian First Responder
India’s foreign policy has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, evolving from a largely reactive posture to one that is proactive, compassionate, and strategically engaged. At the heart of this evolution
Nepal’s Sudden Political Shift Raises Questions on Regional Partnerships
The unexpected downfall of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal has introduced a layer of unpredictability into the Himalayan nation’s international relations, particularly with Beijing. China’s response has been
When Democracy Is Sent to the ICU, Gen Z Becomes Its Lifeline: Nepal’s Youth-Led Revolt Shakes South Asia’s Political Order
KATHMANDU — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, as smoke billowed from the charred remains of Nepal’s Supreme Court and the Singha Durbar government complex, a generation long dismissed as “too
Modi’s Tianjin Triumph: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Reinforces India’s Global Pivot
TIANJIN, China — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here have solidified India’s position as a pivotal force in Eurasian diplomacy, with his bilateral meeting with
Media Reacts to PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: Ambition, Tough Rhetoric, and Vision for 2047
New Delhi, — Indian media outlets have offered wide-ranging analysis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record-breaking Independence Day address, delivered from the Red Fort on August 15. News reports, opinion columns, and