Conservation of Tibet and its heritage
The 55th anniversary of the uprising against the Chinese take over at Lhasa and declaration of independence of Tibet has largely got unnoticed except for a peaceful and mild protest by ....
Implement Raghu Panel
When there is inequality between different groups in terms of economic resources and political power, it is easy for social elites who wield political power to capitalize on the abstract nationalist ....
Thwarting Thailand is in Topsy-Turvy
The world has become unrest over the last couple of years. One after another anti-government protests are taking place in a row worldwide. Anti-government protests in Turkey....
The Sochi Jamboree is over. Back to work.
The Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 was concluded on February 23, 2014. Whether it became the greatest sport show ever, remains a debate. But it was unquestionably....
The American 'Bear' gets Bullish on Asia!
In a globalised era, sound foreign policies and stable international relations are central to developmental – internal and external - economics taking the right shape for nations. Unilateral acts are no longer appropriate or conducive for ....
'Wrong' Island(S) Iced T?
With every passing day, dispute between two global superpowers – China and Japan – in the East China....
Trust the Americans to...
The very recent warning by Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk, the first President of Ukraine that....
WEF 2014: Assessment
During the last couple of years, each and every nation across the globe either has gone through the financial crisis or has felt the heat of the crisis....
The foreign defence of India
Several prophecies and predictions estimated that India will become a superpower by 2050. While being a superpower may have no effect on reducing on-ground poverty...
Back to solving hunger!
The world has faced different problems at different times. Once the world used to face deadly phenomena like famines, but the scenario has improved over time
'Battling Begums' Costing B'desh
A world renowned political scientist, Arend Lijphart raised a query in his highly acclaimed book titled ‘Patterns of Democracy’ that "defining democracy as ‘a government by and for...
Mystery About Myanmar's Census
In an article titled ‘Dawn of a new era’ published in The Sunday Indian last year, we had concluded, "Clearly, the country (Myanmar) once again has a fair chance at regaining its past glory. But the government needs to capitalise the current opportunity efficiently.
The World and the Water Crisis
Till date, food, water, clothing and shelter have been considered the three basic necessities for every human being. And most responsible governments across the globe have tried to provide adequate food and affordable housing to their citizens .....
Is It the End of 'Africa Rising'?
Several prophecies and predictions have outlined the future of South Africa after Nelson Mandela, over the last few years since his multiple hospitalisation episodes. David Blair of The Telegraph recently
No Strings Attached! Really?
India has always been applauded across the globe for its rich culture, tradition usages, customs etc. Like every other custom, marriages too are considered sacred here. In fact, many consider the practice a central fabric of Indian society, reinforcing the social, economic, geographic
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
