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South Asia’s tipping point: Inequality, instability, and India’s leadership test

September 15, 2025 5:48 pm

As volatility rises from Colombo to Kathmandu, Delhi’s next move could reshape the region

Congressman asked Zohran Mamdani to 'go back to the Third World' for eating with his hands. What happened next

July 01, 2025 6:43 pm

The video shows Zohran Mamdani speaking about his food habits in an interview, reflecting on how eating with his hands something he grew up doing in Uganda remains central to his identity.

As China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh inch closer to each other, India must explore feasible diplomatic options

June 26, 2025 12:56 pm

From estrangement to engagement, Pakistan and Bangladesh have found common ground — with China in the mix

India slips to 131st position in Global Gender Gap Index 2025

June 12, 2025 12:46 pm

The 19th edition of the report, which covers 148 economies, revealed both encouraging momentum and persistent structural barriers facing women worldwide.

From over Rs 4000 crores to zero: At nation's biggest land port after Delhi’s curbs on Bangladeshi readymade garments

June 07, 2025 9:20 am

On April 8, New Delhi stopped transshipment facilities for Bangladesh, days after Muhammad Yunus, the country’s chief advisor, advocated for expanding the Chinese economic presence in the strategically important Northeast region.

India’s continuing challenge with Pakistan shows why international law still matters

May 15, 2025 4:05 pm

In a contested and fast-evolving world, international law remains one of our most potent tools. We must begin to wield it not just defensively, but decisively

As Pakistan plunges region into uncertainty, South Asia should rethink its non-alignment policy

May 09, 2025 6:41 pm

Countries in the Subcontinent must realise that the benefits that Pakistan could bring to the region are rapidly declining

Historians must be ‘part-time activists’... urban crisis in South Asia is very serious: Narayani Gupta

November 27, 2024 10:47 pm

A book on the veteran scholar’s efforts to preserve the city’s heritage sites and make history accessible was launched on November 21 in her presence at India International Centre

Chinese vice foreign minister arrives in Nepal to attend high-level meeting

June 24, 2024 8:48 pm

The high-level meeting in Kathmandu will discuss overall areas of bilateral relations and bilateral cooperation between Nepal and China.

South Asia to receive 'above normal’ rainfall this year: Weather experts

April 30, 2024 4:02 pm

The forecast was shared at the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum meet which is underway in Pune. It said the worst hit areas in summer are West Afghanistan, north and east Pakistan, adjoining Gujarat-Rajasthan, north Maharashtra, coastal Karnataka and Kerala, Lakshadweep.

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