India needs to change the way we think | South Asia Monitor
Aug 12, 2024 · India was a democracy from the time it was born as an independent polity only after being ruled by dictatorships (mainly as kingdoms and colonies) for four thousand nine hundred twenty odd years. One fine day the diverse people of the subcontinent geographically known as India, are told “come on guys from tomorrow onwards, you rule yourselves”.
Pakistan's Afghanistan aspirations: From strategic depth to …
Nov 16, 2024 · The Soviet invasion marked the beginning of the second phase of Pakistan’s Afghanistan policy, which continued until 2021. During this time, Pakistan sought to secure its interests through the use of hard policies. Pakistan's role in Taliban's creation. During the Soviet invasion, Pakistan became a safe haven for anti-Soviet forces.
A quest in the evolution and purpose of life - South Asia Monitor
Apr 12, 2024 · So, space-time is the universal ocean that gives rise to particles, galaxies and life and they eventually dissolve back into space-time. This is a continuous process. This process is very close to the remarkable vision that the Indian mystic saint Sri Ramakrishna had in the late 1800s about the formation of the Universe .
Of cultural unifiers and peacemongers: Bridging the …
Nov 19, 2024 · Shah sahib founded the monthly Parlance magazine in 1977, which he published and edited until 1993, when he started the Center. This voluntary organisation on principle accepts no money from any government, state or foundation. One of its initiatives is a book titled 'In Pursuit of Peace: Improving Indo-Pak Relations', published in 2021.
US could play a larger role in shaping Bangladesh's future …
Oct 9, 2024 · This visit was strategically important for both the US and Bangladesh. For the US, it was an opportunity to solidify its presence in South Asia at a time when the region is becoming increasingly important in the broader context of US-China competition. Bangladesh, situated at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sri Lankan government likely to take a more balanced approach …
Nov 18, 2024 · The JVP policy towards India took a u-turn when its youthful cadres were highly appreciative of the Indian assistance given during the tsunami and later at the height of the economic crisis two years ago. India’s $4 billion aid tops the list of overseas assistance. India also rushed food, fuel and medicines that helped end the long queues for these and other essentials.
Is it the end of the road for two main national parties of Sri Lanka?
Jul 19, 2020 · Such a scenario would mark the end of the chapter in which two national parties governed Sri Lanka for 70 years in turns. UNP fighting a losing battle The UNP was founded by leaders of the calibre of Don Stephen (DS) Senanayake, who became independent Sri Lanka’s first prime minister and S W R D Bandaranaike, who broke away from UNP in 1951 ...
Ratan Tata: Business with a gentlemanly grace
Oct 11, 2024 · This assessment from an insider said a lot about the unique achievements of Ratan Tata. The words came around the time Ratan Tata had announced his retirement and Cyrus Mistry was named chairman-designate, a succession story that eventually went horribly wrong for the group, for Cyrus Mistry and personally for Ratan Tata.
AUKUS is strong regional insurance against Indo-Pacific …
Mar 21, 2023 · West's lost time Russian aggression that started in the 2000s in Georgia and continued in the decade after in Ukraine marked a need for the West to step up its response and containment measures. Beijing's assertive chess board maneuvering that has picked up steam since President Xi Jinping came to power created the same effect, with different ...
ANSA Merchant Bank acquires Bank of Baroda, Trinidad and Tobago
Mar 5, 2021 · Trinidad conglomerate ANSA Merchant Bank has finally taken over Bank of Baroda (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited on March 1. The bank will continue to function as Bank of Baroda until month-end. David Dulal-Whiteway has been appointed as its first chairman, while former government minister, Robert Le Hunte will serve as its managing director.