A child born in Kerala in India’s south has a better chance of surviving to age five than in the US. In Uttar Pradesh in the north, the odds are worse than in Afghanistan. As India goes to polls in a couple of weeks to elect its next government, pundits’ focus will be on the Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra […]

That concept refers to the arbitrary implementation of double standards aimed at advancing Western interests at others’ expense, which in this context concerns their innuendo that India was violating international law even though it had the right to request the expulsion of over 40 Canadian diplomats. The UK and the US, which together can be described as the Anglo-American Axis […]

The moment has been long in coming, but India is turning into a strategic actor in Southeast Asia. Amid a flurry of regional diplomacy, India has sealed an arms deal with Vietnam, sided with the Philippines over China on sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea, and enhanced defense cooperation with Indonesia. It is balance-of-power politics worthy of an international […]

Introduction The national election time in India has started and in June India will have a new government in place based on these election results. These are widely regarded as very important elections for the country. While ideally elections are about considering and debating the various paths of socio-economic development, politics and governance, continuity and change, in practice a comprehensive […]

India’s general election, the world’s largest electoral exercise, will be held from 19 April to 1 June 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party have been successfully pushing the narrative that the election results are a foregone conclusion and it is only a matter of their party increasing its numbers. Earlier this year, Modi unusually made a […]

Under Modi, India Is Becoming More Assertive On March 15, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah traveled to the state of Gujarat to launch his reelection campaign. Speaking to a crowd of Bharatiya Janata Party workers, Shah—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s close associate—argued that the BJP was both advancing the fortunes of everyday Indians and raising India’s reputation around the world. […]

Born: 1987; Place of Birth: India; Gender: Male; Nationality: Indian; General Info:Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo, a resident of Pulwama in Kashmir is declared Jaish-e-Mohammed commander who is currently engaged in a Pakistan controlled campaign to orchestrate terror in Jammu and Kashmir. Nengroo, who is called by many aliases such as Ashag Hussain Nengroo and Ashaq Moulvi, has been responsible for inflicting […]

India’s External Affairs minister S Jaishankar embarks on a three-nation tour to Southeast Asia – Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, as he seeks to bolster the strategic presence in the region with China in mind. The Quad looks lethargic and New Delhi will need credible support and future deterrent and geographical support in facing Beijing and the answer lies in […]

Data is the bedrock of technological evolution, propelling innovation and societal advancement across sectors. The critical importance of the location and management of this data cannot be overstated. Enter data centres, the keystone of contemporary digital architecture. To unlock the full potential of data and leverage the benefits of emerging technologies, whether in India or any other country, careful consideration […]

Summary Introduction India is home to some two hundred million Muslims, one of the world’s largest Muslim populations but a minority in the predominantly Hindu country. Since India’s independence, Muslims have often faced discrimination, prejudice, and violence, despite constitutional protections. Experts say anti-Muslim sentiments have heightened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party […]