In a wide-ranging conversation, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani reflects on the unsettled nature of identity, the limits of historical truth and the moral responsibility of writing about people who can no longer speak for
The BJP, India’s ruling party, has reignited interest in the decades-old relationship between Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, and Edwina Mountbatten, the wife of the last viceroy of India, Louis Mountbatten.
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The India-Sri Lanka Joint Statement, titled “Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future,” highlights the strengthening ties between the two nations as they work together toward mutual growth and regional stability. Emphasizing a
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by Our Special Correspondent in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and Sri Lanka will soon finalize a defence cooperation agreement, marking a significant step in the strategic
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Editorial As India commemorates the creation of Bangladesh on December 16, 2024, a day that marks one of its greatest military triumphs, the reality of South Asia’s shifting political dynamics becomes all
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In a recent exchange, the spokesperson for Germany’s Foreign Office, Sebastian Fischer, addressed questions raised by a German journalist concerning two very different election-related events: the cancellation of the first round of
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The newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) is on his maiden visit abroad, to India. The visit will conclude on December 17. This is in line with his predecessors
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Republican Congressman Jefferson Van Drew has claimed on Fox News that alleged drone sightings over New Jersey were part of an Iranian plot involving a “mothership” off the US east coast, citing
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Joy Victory Day in Bangladesh. Joy Bangla. Joy Bangabandhu. Bangladesh is a land of countless festivals, harmonizing with the cycles of nature. These festivals proceed with sowing and harvesting, surrounded by legends
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For a casual observer, whether in India or abroad, it may appear that India is experiencing a period of deep political division and unease. Sections of the media in India, as well
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Following its crushing defeat in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party might finally face its day of reckoning. The party markets itself as the champion of the working class and a bulwark
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from his duties on Saturday after the National Assembly passed a motion to begin his impeachment process. The motion was approved by a 204-85
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo In a dramatic twist, the political scene has been thrown into turmoil as new allegations of fraudulent educational qualifications emerge, following the forced resignation of the Speaker
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OpenAI’s Chief Executive, Sam Altman, has confirmed he will donate $1 million of his personal funds to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, marking the latest significant contribution from Silicon Valley to support the
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“A university is not a place for intellectual conformity; it is a place where ideas are challenged, tested, and debated. Academic integrity is the foundation upon which this process rests.” — Dr.
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Gampaha District MP Ashoka Ranwala, representing the JVP/NPP, has announced his decision to resign from his position as Speaker. In a statement released today, Mr Ranwala cited difficulties in providing the necessary
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