In a shocking move, Balochistan Governor Syed Zahoor Agha issued a Criminal Law Balochistan Amendment Ordinance which bans meetings, rallies and sit-ins on national highways to ensure free movement of people
Indian Cricket's Search for a Selector: Despite the Game's Glamour, Few Takers for the Thankless Job
For all the glamour surrounding Indian cricket, the selector remains one of its least celebrated figures. He must look beyond the next headline, the next controversy, and even the next defeat. His finest decisions may never make the headlines. His mistakes certainly will.
Rethinking Climate Security in South Asia - Through AI
South Asia’s climate risks are shared across countries. Rivers such as the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus do not respect national boundaries, and torrential rains in one country can lead to floods in another. Satellite data, flood forecasts and flood warnings could, therefore, be shared to enhance disaster preparedness across the region.
Transnational Education: Making International Skills Development Inclusive
The British Council's South Asia dialogue on TNE brought together policymakers, quality-assurance agencies, experts and higher education leaders from five South Asian countries and the United Kingdom. The discussions covered TNE policy, quality assurance, partnership management and mutual recognition of qualifications.
Better Opportunities for Youth can Transform Balochistan’s Future
The CMSPP can help Balochistan address one of the most pressing challenges it encounters today – youth unrest and militancy. The radical Islamic groups and terrorist organizations often utilize the discontent of the youth of Balochistan to further their own agendas.
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World must pressurize Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation
The world backs Bangladesh and wants Myanmar to take back the Rohingyas but repatriation is not taking place
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Border killings of Bangladeshis by India’s BSF must stop
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Mica paintings were attractive to many Englishmen because they documented life in 19th century India
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Women in Cloud and Indiaspora launch community fundraising campaign in US to support women in India
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Can Bollywood stand up and drive change?
Bollywood can serve India by supporting movies that are more nuanced and back the rights of victims of establishment overreach
Peace in Afghanistan looks distant
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Kerala Center announces 2021 honorees for Annual Awards Banquet
The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center (http://keralacenterny.com) will honor eight Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization or for their service to the society at its 29th Annual Awards Banquet to be held on November 13, 2021
