The Iran war and broader Middle East instability are forcing governments, airlines, travelers and mobility-service providers to confront a new reality. Cross-border movement can no longer be treated as a …
South Asia
-
From Carterpuri to “Hellhole”: The Journey of a Relationship
by Mahendra Vedby Mahendra Ved 6 minutes readWhen John F. Kennedy was assassinated, an anguished Indian poet invoked the “Ma Nishada sloka,” the first verse (Adi Kavya) of Sanskrit literature, uttered spontaneously by Sage Valmiki in grief …
-
Infosys will scale up its presence in Visakhapatnam with plans to develop a 7,000-seat campus on a 20-acre site, underscoring growing investor interest in Andhra Pradesh’s emerging technology ecosystem. The …
-
The Ancient Mirror: Compassion and Dharma in a Fractured World
by Talari Anand Mahesh 1 minutes readIn a world splintering under the weight of unrelenting conflict, deepening divisions, and cycles of hostility that seem impossible to break, perhaps the most urgent value we can return to …
-
Koon Thoran (Stir-Fried Wild Mushrooms): Timeless Poriyal Charm Wayanad, the picturesque district of Kerala, in India, has many sobriquets; my favorite is ‘spice garden.’ Spice stimulates our senses and our …
-
After a reset in ties with Bangladesh, India is aiming to rework its relations with Nepal during a visit by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. There are no dates yet for …
-
Nothing about the bride or groom matters, goes an Indian saying, if the priest performing the marriage is fed well. War in the drawing room via TV and social media …
-
Let’s be honest, yoga on social media often looks like a circus – handstands on cliffs, backbends that seem to defy everyday physics. I understand the intention: inspire people, spread …
-
Record-high gold prices are expected to continue reshaping global demand through 2026, with investment flows likely to remain the dominant driver even as traditional jewelry consumption stays under pressure, according …
-
Hemant Shah to Lead India–Canada Trade Push as CEPA Talks Gain Momentum
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readRegular exchanges of visits, including trade missions, have raised expectations that ongoing discussions will translate into concrete outcomes to strengthen bilateral trade between India and Canada. Sources indicate that progress …