AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoJaishankar's remarks over China's Zangnan disregard common sense, a vicious attempt to win votes, say analystsglobaltimes.cn - By Deng Xiaoci Global Times reporter tracking China's space programs and cutting-edge science and technology projects. Deng XiaociThe US attempts to hypnotize India into confrontation with China. Cartoon:Carlos Latuff The claims made by India's External Affairs Minister S …
AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoMapped: Asia’s Population Patterns by Densityvisualcapitalist.com - Pallavi RaoNearly 60% of the world’s 8 billion population lives in Asia: a vast continent sprawling over 44 million km², home to sprawling megacities, …
AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSmall Island States Matter In Great Maritime Game – Analysiseurasiareview.com - Lucio Blanco Pitlo IIIThe India-Maldives fracas highlights how shifts in small coastal states can have impact in a burgeoning maritime great game. The seething rivalry …
AvatarZ KhandakerAvatarAvatarModi’s India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgradeverified_publisherAl JazeeraThe index is being finalised ahead of elections, with the Modi government worried about global criticism hurting sovereign ratings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has approached a major Indian think tank to develop a homegrown democracy ratings index that could help it counter recent …
AvatarZ KhandakerAvatarAvatarThe Hindu Leaders Fighting Hindu NationalismTIME - Sunita ViswanathAs India hurtles toward the world’s largest elections next month, I mourn for the democracy of my homeland that once was. The press is increasingly muzzled, dissent is met with incarceration, and a palpable climate of fear pervades society. My country is inching closer to becoming a Hindu …
AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMyanmar junta facing 'existential threat': UN expertchannelnewsasia.com
AvatarZ KhandakerAvatarAvatarTravel influencer couple on horror India gang rape and Taliban interrogation during epic 6-year motorbike tripverified_publisherSouth China Morning Post - Ian Lloyd NeubauerIn India, a rape takes place every 15 minutes, according to government figures. It is so common that many cases go unreported and few make the …
AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNarendra Modi’s economy isn’t booming for India’s unemployed youth. So, why is his party favoured to win another election?theconversation.com - Ian HallIndia will soon hold the biggest election ever conducted, starting on April 19 and running through early June. Almost 950 million registered voters …
AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoIndia: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Criticshrw.org(New York) – Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya …
AvatarZ KhandakerAvatarAvatarEscaping to Thailand: Fleeing military service in Myanmarverified_publisherDW English - Julian KüngThe quiet villages along the Thailand-Myanmar border become escape routes for Myanmar's youth dodging the draft. Julian Küng reports from the border …
AvatarZ KhandakerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPakistan registers strong protest against implementation of India’s ‘controversial’ citizenship lawdawn.com - Dawn.comPakistan on Thursday registered a strong protest against the implementation of India’s controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), according to a …
AvatarZ KhandakerAvatarAvatarIndia announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes MuslimsAssociated Press - By SHEIKH SAALIQNEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, …