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Why Nobel-winning banker faces life imprisonment in Bangladesh

A prominent Bangladeshi economist and Nobel Prize laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus, is currently facing life imprisonment in his home country over allegations of labour law violations and alleged corruption, Bloomberg reported. Pioneering…
By-poll results: BJP on backfoot

The “Pappu” has not only become the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, but his India bloc has made the BJP lose many seats in the recently held by-polls. The fact that the…

Opinion: More soldiers die in J&K challenging ‘all is well narrative’

It’s time to come out of the “All is well” syndrome in Jammu and Kashmir as terrorism is showing lethality of a different kind in 2024 than the territory witnessed ever before.…
NATO: Not a trusted organisation

Thank God, the July 9-11 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) conference in Washington declared China and not India as “a decisive enabler of Russia’s war against Ukraine,” and demanded that Beijing halt…
From stealing Harry Potter book to turning author now, this Kerala boy has come a long way

Kochi: In 2007, a 15-year-old boy with an insatiable curiosity and a love for storytelling found himself unable to resist the allure of J K Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.’…
Opinion: Moral responsibility of UP CM Yogi for Hathras stampede

Should Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath take moral responsibility for the horrendous incident which took place in Hathras leading to the death of over 120 persons? The horrible tragic event of Hathras speaks…
Opinion: One month of terror attacks in J&K, Pakistan is in for a big trouble

In the past one month beginning with the June 9 attack on a pilgrims’ bus in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, there have been several such attacks, but mostly on the…

Book Review: City on Fire is an expression of painful memories of a Muslim journalist

City on Fire by Zeyad Mansoor Khan, is a memoir in which he describes the hateful environment Muslims have had to endure in post-Babri Mosque demolition (6 December 1992) India. Although mainly…
Opinion: China is posing more threats at LAC than visible in Ladakh

At a time when the Indian army is busy in celebrating 25th anniversary of its decisive victory in Kargil war of 1999, it is pertinent to note that closer to the same…
Biden on weak wicket; six governors ready to challenge him

U.S. President Joe Biden’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 presidential debate last week raised concerns due to his apparent fatigue, forgetfulness, and confusion. This has caused uncertainty among supporters despite Biden’s attempts…
BJP and National Rally of France love anti-semitic policy of Hitler but are friends with Israel

The Bharatiya Janata Party and National Rally, which had emerged as the largest party after the first round of the French National Assembly election on June 30, have one very significant resemblance.…
Pulling down Jameela Nishat’s interview, apologise: Activists to TV channel

Hyderabad: Activists from Hyderabad on Wednesday expressed strong condemnation of Jameela Nishat, also an activist, over statements she made about exploitation of girls, during an interview with a prominent news network. Nishat’s…
Opinion: Delay in restoration of statehood to J&K may create new fault lines

Restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a complex issue with every passing day. As there is a lot of ambiguity about the timings of such a step as also…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “Preaching consensus, provoking confrontation,” says Sonia Gandhi

The 18th Lok Sabha has the potential for positive functioning. The Modi government said they wanted consensus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought agreement and criticised the Opposition for causing problems. Modi stated…
Speed demons, batting maestros and spin wizards designed India’s T20 triumph

One of the players who played an inspirational role in earning an outstanding victory for India in the ICC T20 World Cup was Jasprit Bumrah. He is being hailed as the world’s best fast…