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Back to SearchWhat do the student protests signify for the Sheikh Hasina regime in Bangladesh?
More than 170 people have been killed in violent clashes following massive protests by student groups seeking a reform of the country’s quota system …
1 year, 11 months ago
What does the RSS ban on government employees being lifted mean? | In Focus podcast
The BJP-led coalition government has lifted the ban on government employees taking part in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, an …
1 year, 11 months ago
Paris Olympics: Preview of India’s medal prospects
The Olympics are back in Paris, exactly 100 years after the city last hosted it. The opening ceremony will take place on July 26, but competitions wi…
1 year, 11 months ago
Trump at the RNC: How has the assassination attempt impacted the US Presidential race?
The assassination attempt on Republican nominee Donald Trump has queered the American Presidential race, and in a manner that wouldn’t please the Dem…
1 year, 11 months ago
From Indira Rasois to Amma Unavagams: Why does urban India need government canteens? | In Focus podcast
The institution that immediately comes to mind when we speak of food security is the public distribution system (PDS), the nation-wide network of rat…
1 year, 11 months ago
What does PM Modi’s visit to Russia really mean for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia was keenly watched across the world, after all, it was Mr. Modi's first bilateral visit since winning …
1 year, 11 months ago
Why is India not exercising enough?
A recent study published in the journal The Lancet Global Health, brought out a staggering figure – almost half of all Indians are not sufficiently p…
1 year, 11 months ago
Can Iran’s reformist President-elect deliver on his promises? | In Focus podcast
Iran held early Presidential elections following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. In the Presidential run-off held last we…
1 year, 11 months ago
Will operation Azm-i-Istehkam curb terrorism in Pakistan? | In Focus podcast
Pakistan is all set to launch yet another military operation against terrorists on its soil, whom it claims are coming across the border from Afghani…
1 year, 11 months ago
Sri Lanka Presidential elections: Will they deliver on the political expectations of the 2022 protesters? | In Focus podcast
Two years after an economic crisis sparked mass protests and a major political upheaval, Sri Lanka is getting set for Presidential elections. While t…
1 year, 11 months ago