Who’s better at recycling – men or women? Insights on gender and reuse
By Indu Balachandran/Deccan Herald Bengaluru, March 29 – Who’s better at recycling – men or women? Insights on gender and reuse. From women’s resourcefulness in repurposing to men’s tendency to hoard medicines, this witty take on gender and sustainability offers tips to reduce waste and...
Assassination is an enduring political tool, but how effective is it?
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily Mirror Colombo, March 28 – All through history, assassination has been resorted to by the power-hungry and the aggrieved. It has been used in palace power struggles, as a tool to further a political cause, or to redress a deeply felt grievance. It...
India is no ‘dalaal’, Pakistan only a broker: Jaishankar sparks furious backlash
Jaishankar targets Pakistan’s mediator role in mideast war
10 accused in blast cases have RSS links: R.K. Singh
By Sandeep Joshi/The Hindu New Delhi, January 22, 2013 – Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said on Tuesday that at least 10 people having close links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliated organisations were named accused in various acts of terror across...
A Bangladeshi singer and ensemble perform the Indian national anthem in New Delhi on Bangladesh’s national day
The ensemble A contemporary flute maestro, known as the “Krishna of Bangladesh” for his spiritual and expressive sound.With over 30 years of global performances, including UNESCO and major international festivals.Collaborated with legends and key member of Lokkhi Terra, inspiring generations through timeless artistry. A renowned...
Geopolitical turbulence in India’s North-East
By P.K. Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, March 24 – India’s North-Eastern State of Mizoram and the Chin State of Northern Myanmar have a history of tribal unrest, armed rebellion, and secessionism. While the Mizo insurgency was curbed due to New Delhi’s decision to give the Mizos...
Issues facing matinee idol Vijay in the coming Tamil Nadu elections
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj/www.dbsjeyaraj.com/Daily Mirror Colombo, March 22 -Elections to the Legislature of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu has been announced by the Election Commission of India. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on 23 April 2026 to elect 234 members to it’s Legislative...
Shadow of the US-Iran war will fall on India’s presidency of BRICS
In addition to the inhospitable external environment, BRICS is divided by rivalries, animosities and contradictory alliances
Sri Lanka and India dodge the US dragnet with a mix of firmness and tact
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, March 21 – With a mix of tact and firmness, Sri Lanka and India recently dodged US attempts to drag them into the ongoing US-Iran war. Both countries refused to bow to America’s demand that the stranded Iranian naval vessels and their...
AKD, the silent diplomat?
By Kassapa/Counterpoint Colombo, March 12 – A few weeks ago, when President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used his good offices to convince Pakistan to send its cricket team to play India in Colombo in the T20 Cricket World Cup after they had initially refused to do...
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