Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Dhaka

Brazilian foreign minister's visit should invigorate Bangladesh-Brazil ties

Brazil and Bangladesh have the potential for cooperation in a variety of industries, including agriculture, textiles, technology, and renewable energy, despite their physical distance from one another.

The Foundation Stone

What kind of God was this

Empowering women in India's MSME sector: Access to information and resources imperative

By addressing these challenges and implementing these recommendations, we can empower women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector, promote gender equality, and contribute to the socio-economic development of India.

Is US influence in world politics declining?

The struggle that the United States has faced to garner support for the Yemen campaign illustrates its diminishing ability to rally its allies to its causes. The lack of nations willing to engage in a war for US interests signals a shift in global dynamics. Even longstanding allies, such as Israel, appear less inclined to align with US policies.

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My body is bare from wear and tear

Randomly Yours

What can I say, I’m no sage

The Silver Spoon and The Carving Knife

I often get lost in the sands of time

Many wishes for India: May it continue to celebrate the richness of religious diversity

As we enter the holiday season and approach the new year, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt best wishes to and for India and Indians

Happy New Year

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As one grows older one remembers nostalgically the era gone by

Why Do We Want To Be

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Me And My Little Flower

Cast no shadow upon me,

Vendetta

Vengeance is a bit of a joke

To Sleep

To Sleep

Some Literary Nonsense

Byron, Shakespeare, Milton, all dead,