Don’t speak, just smile!
Inside India's Modern Counter-Terrorism Strategy: The Zero-Tolerance Mandate
The government is also engaging doctors, psychologists, lawyers, civil society organisations, NGOs, religious leaders and community representatives to facilitate de-radicalisation and reintegration. Young people are encouraged to participate in constructive social activities that promote communal harmony and reduce the appeal of extremist ideologies.
Is South Asia the Next Front in the U.S.–China Rivalry?
But it may be the smaller South Asian states that feel the most pressure. Countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives are faced with a more polarised geopolitical environment. They want Chinese investment to boost development and keep close diplomatic and security ties with India and western partners.
Energy Cooperation: A Quiet Success Story in South Asia
A big development happened in 2025. Nepal started exporting electricity to Bangladesh through India's transmission network. This was the first time Nepalese hydropower was commercially transmitted to Bangladesh via Indian territory. The initial export volume was 40 megawatts. The significance of the agreement is much bigger. It showed that regional energy cooperation can overcome political barriers.
The Militarization of the Digital Commons: Need for New Regulatory Solutions
In the effort to combat this multi-dimensional challenge, democratic states are faced with deep policy constraints, many of which can be paralyzing. The fundamental paradox is how to maintain the open, democratic character of the digital commons while at the same time countering more advanced opponents who are not held back by democratic principles. Disseminating disinformation is a tactic governments use to influence public opinion that has the potential to conflict with the strong constitutional freedoms of expression that exist in liberal democracies.
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NFIA discusses consular issues virtually with Indian Consulate in Chicago
National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), FIA Chicago, GOPIO and India community organizations in the Chicago region, came together and organized a virtual interactive meeting on Thursday, April 15th, 2021with Amit Kumar, India’s Consul General of India in Chicago, providing a forum for the Indian American community leaders to clarify several issues, mostly pertaining to consular services that are of importance to the community
Address by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate 2021
I would like to thank President Biden for taking this initiative. Humanity is battling a global pandemic right now
Interactive session with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the 6th National Leadership Conclave of All India Management Association, AIMA (19 April 2021)
Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise:Thank you Sanju. Minister, thank you for making the time
Positivity
Unnerving, the wait
After Western pullout, send UN peacekeepers to Afghanistan
India is already battling Islamic extremists in Kashmir and the terrorists from the soil of Afghanistan and Pakistan would certainly increase the intensity of their attacks. It remains to be seen as to how India tackles this serious situation, writes N.S.Venkataraman for South Asia Monitor
So, Lift The Cup Of Merriment
In the Tavern one noisy night
Invincible Man, The Amalgam of Fragile parts
Let’s talk today
Purpose of life is helping others
Our real purpose in life is to first make our minds powerful and strong and then to give back the knowledge gained to others, writes Anil K. Rajvanshi for South Asia Monitor
Let’s Befriend Simplicity
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder
I Just Heard, Rasik Balama
by Smt. Lata Mangeshkar - Angelic, and
The Orb in the Golden Robe
With a veil of deep sorrow do I now my heart adorn
Ramadan can be a life-changing period for Muslims
My faith firmly believes in equality, dignity, compassion, respect, tolerance, justice and peace for other faiths, writes Frank F Islam for South Asia Monitor
