India’s freedom struggle produced many extraordinary leaders, but few combined intellectual brilliance, political courage, spiritual depth and an unwavering commitment to Hindu-Muslim unity as profoundly as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. A freedom
On September 30, 2025, the United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Taliban to immediately restore Internet and telecommunications services nationwide, warning that the blackout was cutting Afghanistan off from the
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Nine-year-old Parum Gurung is a digital wizard from Lame Ahal, Pokhara. When Nepal banned TikTok in 2024, he managed to override the ban. In October 1959, when I first walked across Nepal,
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In August 1971, Richard Nixon announced the suspension of the dollar’s convertibility into gold. This closed a cycle that had begun with the Bretton Woods agreements, which gave the United States —the
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In recent months, a wave of commentary from across the border has painted Chittagong Port—Bangladesh’s most significant maritime hub—as a looming threat to India’s eastern frontier. This rhetoric from India surrounding Chittagong
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by Our Foreign Affairs Editor “Some would have you believe that Israel is the villain in Gaza, yet the reality is that Israel has lost more lives trying to save civilians than
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“Youth is the seed of tomorrow—but a poisoned seed bears only thorns.” – Adapted from Khalil Gibran Bangladesh today faces a crisis far more insidious than politics or economics: the moral collapse
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When US President Trump announced that a 50% tariff would be imposed on most goods exported from India to the United States, it sent shockwaves through India. The situation worsened when he
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Recent reports have sparked serious concerns about Sri Lanka’s economic future. The country continues to struggle to recover from its lowest point, and prospects for economic stability remain uncertain. As the National
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JR’s ASIAN fiasco The charisma of JR Jayawardene remains a compelling enigma, particularly from our current perspective nearly three decades after his passing. This essay examines his approach to foreign policy and
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced plans to renegotiate the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, further straining relations after Washington revoked his visa. Petro also indicated he may move
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Sri Lanka’s economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, maintaining the momentum of recovery driven by remittances, tourism, and a rebound in domestic demand. According
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The US is poised to “sell” Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. US special envoy to Ukraine, retired general Keith Kellogg, says only the final decision has to be made. The US has
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On September 24, 2025, Leh District in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh witnessed its deadliest day of unrest in decades, as protests demanding Statehood and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh escalated into
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On September 23, 2025, Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti, joined by ruling and opposition leaders, announced the suspension of the controversial Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act 2025 via executive order. The decision followed
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On September 27, 2025, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) announced the extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in three key Districts of Assam
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