Demand for Sindhudesh in modern Pakistan?
In today’s Pakistan Sindh is known for its distinct culture which is strongly influenced by Sufism, an important marker of Sindhi identity for both Hindus and Muslims in the province. It is famous for...
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Inching towards a Russia-West rapprochement
There is now a discernible change in the tempo and tenor of Russia’s engagement with the West. The tentative steps forward in relations with the US (Review, 6 &7/19) are being reinforced by a...
India must stop deforesting its mountains if it wants to fight floods
Floods are now an annual nightmare in many parts of southern and western India. Valleys in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala that weren’t considered flood-prone until recently are at risk. During floods and landslides...
Book Review | India’s Long Road: The Search for Prosperity
In his book, “India’s Long Road: the search for prosperity”, Vijay Joshi offers a masterful assessment of India’s post-independence economic development, the manifold challenges that the country faces, along with proposals for accelerating development....
After Flynn and McMaster it’s Bolton
“I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House. I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in the Administration, and therefore I...
All you need to know about India-Nepal cross-border oil pipeline
India-Nepal launched South Asia’s first cross-border oil pipeline that will help in regional connectivity amid Pakistan’s intransigence on approving SAARC connectivity pact. This indeed will revoke high hopes again on smooth regional connectivity and...
Bilateral or International Dispute? Clash over Kashmir at UNHRC
Against the Pakistan high-voltage Drama at UNHRC, Geneva, India cast Vimarsh Aryan, a diplomat from the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir to rebut the allegations by Pakistani Foreign Minister S.M. Qureshi, who earlier...
Revisiting ASEAN: Indian EAM’s South East Asia Visit
After 2014, India has seen enormous enhancement in its ties with the South East Asian countries. Giving a pro-active approach to its two-decade-old Look East Policy by changing it to Act East Policy. Indian...
A Short History of the ASEAN Digital Future
This month, Malaysia celebrates its 62nd anniversary of Independence, led by 94-year old but digitally savvy Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Singapore also celebrated its 54th National Day this month, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien...
Deepening Japan-India cooperation in South Asia
Japan-India ties have witnessed significant improvement over the past decade and a half. Bilateral trade between both countries is estimated at $15.71 billion, Japanese Direct Investments in India are estimated at $3.5 billion. Japan’s...
