Modi government suffers its first Parliamentary defeat
By P.K. Balachandran/The Daily Times of Bangladesh Colombo, April 18 — In a significant setback, the Modi government’s attempt to bundle the controversial proposal to expand the Lok Sabha with the broadly supported issue of women’s reservation fell short of the required two-thirds majority on...
Constitution Amendment Bill to expand Indian parliament from 543 seats to 850 defeated
There were 298 ayes, 230 nays, zero abstentions with 528 present and voting, thus failing to get the required two thirds majority.
De-limitation bill will make people of Tamil Nadu second-class citizens, warns Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Other South Indian States, barring Andhra Pradesh, also expressed fears of losing representation in parliament.
The Unending Monsoon – a Chinese journalist’s tribute to Asha Bhosle
Asha unified South Asian aesthetics and captivated the world with the voice of India
Achievements and influence of the Persian civilization
By Devdutt Pattanaik/The New Indian Express Mumbai, April 12 – The Hindi-Urdu word for wrestler—pahalvan—comes from Pahalav or Parthians, who ruled Persia nearly 2,000 years ago, and controlled trade routes that connected India to Central Asia. Until the rise of the Arab empire in the...
Versatile Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle passes away
Mumbai, April 12 – Asha Bhosle, one of the most iconic and versatile voices in Indian music history, passed away today, Sunday, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the soundscape of Indian cinema and music for over eight decades. She was 92. Physician Pratit Samdani...
Scenic village in Karnataka says no to resorts and homestays
By Srividya Srinivasan Bengaluru, April 12 – Residents of Poradu village under Birunani Gram Panchayat in Ponnampet taluk in Karnayka, have unanimously resolved not to allow the establishment of any new resorts or homestays within their village limits. The decision was taken during a special...
UK’s about-turn on Chagos Islands transfer deal sends shockwaves across Indian Ocean
By P.K. Balachandran/Maldives Republic Colombo, April 13 — Britain is set to shelve its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, where a vital Anglo-American military base is located, according to a BBC report on Saturday. The reversal stems from strong opposition...
India wasn’t overlooked — It has arrived at the top table
By Milinda Moragoda/WION Colombo, April 11 – India was not overlooked when the United States chose Pakistan as a facilitator in negotiating the recent two-week ceasefire. It was bypassed—for a reason. The debate in New Delhi over “why not India?” misses the larger point. It...
India’s high stakes at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference
Attempt to regain lost ground in the Global South After Iran-US war missteps
Stay connected