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Fatima Bhutto on her abusive relationship – ‘I thought it could never happen to me’
By Nosheen Iqbal/The Guardian London, January 31 – Fifteen years after her explosive memoir of growing up in Pakistan’s ruling political dynasty, the author has written a devastating account of the abuse she has since endured. She talks about a life on the run and...
From feeding stomachs to defending dignity – How a single pad unlocks India’s second education revolution
Beyond the hot meals of 2001, a new revolution is sweeping India's classrooms. A report on the 2026 Supreme Court mandate that turns a sanitary pad into a fundamental right.
Paucity of women candidates exposes lacuna in Bangladesh politics
Lawlessness, spawned by the July 2024 students revolution and exacerbated by the rejuvenation of intolerant Islamic parties, is cited as the reason for women avoiding electoral politics.
Bangladesh appoints UK law firm to arbitrate coal pricing, power tariffs with Adani Group
Dhaka, January 30 (Economic Times) – Bangladesh takes a decisive step by enlisting a British law firm’s expertise to navigate its disputes with Adani Power. The Power Development Board has raised red flags over coal pricing and electricity tariffs, leading to Adani Power’s arbitration claim...
India will have to show strong signs of improving relations with Pakistan and Bangladesh to be considered as a credible Olympic host- IOC
By Matt Hughes/The Guardian London, January 30 -Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup could have implications for India’s 2036 Olympic bid amid concern at the International Olympic Committee over the potential politicisation of sport. Bangladesh pulled out of next month’s tournament last weekend...
Bangladesh poll survey: Tarique Rahman tops PM race
Jamaat-NCP second but not close and Awami League voters veering towards BNP
100 years after SWRD Bandaranaike’s clarion call for federalism
By DBS Jeyaraj/Daily Mirror Colombo, January 31- The agreement signed by S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and S.J.V. Chelvanayagam on 26 July 1957 was a significant event in the political history of post-independence Sri Lanka. Dr. Rohan Edrisingha in his illuminating essay ‘Federalism: myths and realities’ makes the...
Priorities for Sri Lanka in a fading international order
By P M Amza/Colombo Telegraph Colombo, January 31- The world is entering a period in which the foundational assumptions of the post-1945 international order no longer hold. Mechanisms that once anchored global stability are eroding; international law, long regarded as a shield for small states,...
Sri Lanka has huge potential despite disaster – IMF Asia Chief
He noted strong public appreciation for govt’s actions during his journey outside Colombo, says Krishna Srinivasan
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