A Leader in Exile On August 5, 2023, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted amidst nationwide unrest, sought refuge in India. For the past 100 days, Hasina, head of the Awami League and a political powerhouse in Bangladesh, has lived a secret life under Indian protection. Hosted discreetly in a high-security safehouse in Delhi, Hasina’s…
A Brief History of the Booker Prize Established in 1969, the Booker Prize has become one of the most prestigious literary awards worldwide, celebrating exceptional fiction written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. The award has launched the careers of numerous writers and honored icons like Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Hilary Mantel,…
Trump’s Vision for Government Efficiency In a bold move to transform American governance, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will spearhead a revolutionary initiative to streamline the federal bureaucracy. Tasked with heading the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk and Ramaswamy are expected to…
Bangladesh, a once-strong South Asian economy, faces a spiralling crisis characterized by political turmoil, inflation, high debt, and a crumbling currency. With interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus at the helm following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh now contends with a faltering textile industry, dwindling foreign reserves, and severe natural disasters. This confluence of challenges…
A Renewed Push for Russia-India Relations Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov, is currently in India on a two-day visit, aiming to bolster economic, technological, and cultural ties between the two countries. This visit underscores a strategic relationship that has evolved over decades, reflecting mutual interests in defense, trade, scientific cooperation, and multilateral engagement….
A Turning Point in Bangladesh’s Political Landscape In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh has called for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face charges of “crimes against humanity.” This move by the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has shaken the political foundations of Bangladesh. It marks…
India’s Position in Global Oil Markets India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, has continued to purchase Russian oil, a decision that has stirred both international and domestic debate. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently defended this approach in an interview with CNN, stating that India’s decision helped prevent a sharp increase…
An Uneasy Alliance Rekindled Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sent ripples through global politics, sparking mixed reactions from leaders worldwide. Some leaders cautiously welcomed Trump’s comeback, while others, particularly those who have shared a tense relationship with him, face renewed challenges. Among them is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose past conflicts…
A Historic Opportunity Missed Once again, the United States came close to shattering its longest-standing political barrier—the presidency’s ultimate “glass ceiling”—only to retreat. Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, was vying to become the first female, Black, and South Asian President of the United States. Her defeat to former President Donald Trump, a…
Scrutiny on E-commerce Giants In a significant escalation of regulatory scrutiny in India’s e-commerce sector, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s financial crime agency, recently raided offices of sellers operating on Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. These raids are part of an ongoing investigation into potential violations of India’s foreign investment laws, which dictate the operations of…
