Economist Razeen Sally makes a case for a ‘stronger’ India-Sri Lanka FTA
By T. Ramakrishnan/The Hindu Chennai, April 3 With Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning to visit Sri Lanka shortly, economist-writer Razeen Sally, who served as an adviser to Ranil Wickremesinghe during 2015-17 when the latter was Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, has called upon India to...
India comments on treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh but must know its treatment of Muslims has repercussions: Debapriya Bhattacharya
Bangladeshis believe that New Delhi bears collateral responsibility for sustaining Sheikh Hasina’s rule, says the distinguished Bangladeshi economist.
Gananath Obeyesekere, social anthropologist with a breath taking vision
With his wide range of interests, inter-disciplinary approach and rich field data, the Late Dr.Obeyesekere raised the bar for Sri Lankan and global anthropologists
Strong case for India and Sri Lanka forging closer ties during Modi’s visit
Declining trade is worrying, needs to be enhanced for mutual benefit
New US tariffs will lessen India’s exports to US decline by US$ 7.3 billion
New Delhi, March 30 (AFP) – India’s protectionist policies and its trade surplus with the United States leave it open to potential retaliatory tariffs from the Trump administration. Credit rating agency India Ratings and Research projects that the proposed tariffs could see the country’s exports...
India extends Armd Forces Special Powers Act for six months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal
AFSPA allows armed forces to search, arrest, and use force, including opening fire, in areas designated as "disturbed”
India approves biggest-ever defense deal – a $7.3bn order for 156 light combat helicopters
The LCH Prachand is reportedly the only attack helicopter in the world capable of taking off and landing at an altitude of 5,000 meters (16,400 ft). This feature makes it well-suited for operations in the sensitive areas bordering Pakistan and China, including regions such as...
Gananath Obeyesekere, Anthropologist who bridged East and West
Long prominent among academics, he broke into the broader public’s consciousness in 1992 with his book “The Apotheosis of Captain Cook: European Mythmaking in the Pacific.”
Bangladesh’s Yunus in Beijing: A new geopolitical game in South Asia
Will the promises made in Beijing translate into meaningful outcomes for ordinary Bangladeshis? Can the interim government balance competing global interests without alienating vital partners? Most importantly: Will this new diplomatic posture endure beyond the current political moment?
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