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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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Emergency COVID-19 Assistance for India

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India needed better foresight and planning in vaccinations

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NFIA discusses consular issues virtually with Indian Consulate in Chicago

National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), FIA Chicago, GOPIO and India community organizations in the Chicago region, came together and organized a virtual interactive meeting on Thursday, April 15th, 2021with Amit Kumar, India’s Consul General of India in Chicago, providing a forum for the Indian American community leaders to clarify several issues, mostly pertaining to consular services that are of importance to the community

Address by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate 2021

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Interactive session with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the 6th National Leadership Conclave of All India Management Association, AIMA (19 April 2021)

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