On January 7, 2024, four persons, including two Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed while three others were injured in a suspected incident of sectarian attack on a passenger coach and a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was pushed further back in the state in 2023. Indeed, according to a December 21, 2023, report, from an initial strength of about 500 cadres and 1,500 militia members,
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In 1863, the Russian social critic, Nikolay Chernyshevsky, published a novel entitled “What Is to Be Done?” Its story revolves around a central heroine, Vera Pavlovna, and her four dreams. It brilliantly
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Dr. S.J. Emmanuel, an epitome of simple honesty, celebrated his ninetieth birthday recently. A Roman Catholic priest, Dr. S.J. Emmanuel, marked this significant milestone, reflecting on the various aspects of his long
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INTRODUCTION One would like to answer in the negative given the fact that such a move would not only end mankind as we know it but would also mean the end of
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2.1 Sri Lanka’s Unique Human Geography Sri Lanka is a small country with a population of 22 million and a land area of 65,610 sq. km. Comparing population size with other nations,
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Yao Wen, the Ambassador of China to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy visit to Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, at Gonobhaban, Dhaka, on January 8th, 2024. The
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Editorial Ah, bravo, Sheikh Hasina! What an extraordinary achievement in turning Bangladesh into a shining example of democratic decay. The recent election, a spectacle of controversy, low voter turnout, and dubious tactics,
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The BRICS doubled its size after more than 40 countries showed interest or formally applied to join the young international organization, signaling an evolution toward a more multipolar world. The Global South,
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In the youngest nation in South Asia, the bitter political schism persists with indelible marks left by triumphant victors and desperate struggles of the defeated. The once united front against a common
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The Background 1.1 National Development and Planning There are many definitions and explanations for national planning and national development. However, “national development” refers to the improvement in all aspects, including the country’s political,
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Everything happens in my life without my consent. I was born without my consent, though perhaps with the consent of my parents. I would pass away one day against my consent. The
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Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu suspended three deputy ministers on Sunday for making “derogatory remarks” against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government said. Muizzu, who won September elections on promises that included
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South Africa’s unprecedented decision to drag Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) extends beyond a mere legal challenge, and is certain to upset the current global order long after the
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Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States of America and a drafter and signer of its Declaration of Independence wrote centuries ago that “our new Constitution is now established, and
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