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Factum Perspective: Buddhism in the Cold War
What prompted the US government to put in place a “Buddhist policy” in Southeast Asia during the Cold War and how successful were these clandestine efforts at using a predominant religion of the region to counter the spread of communism?…
Mukroh: A Spark for Underlying Resentments
While the border remains tense, Meghalaya's capital Shillong passes through yet another cycle of insecurity.
When boundaries do not reflect social realities
It’s ironic that in July last year, the Mizoram-Assam border clash saw five Assam policemen slain at the hands of the Mizoram Police. In the wee hours of November 22, a border clash erupted allegedly because Assam forest guards and Assam…
‘Media Women of the year’ awarded to AO news CEO Shimla!
Shimla Ahmed, CEO of AO News, has received the ‘Media Women of the Year’ award for her contributions to the advancement of journalism.
In Gujarat, voters want BJP’s alternative but not of Modi
After ruling Gujarat for 27 years, BJP knows how to shield election outcomes from ground realities such as people’s hardships, leaderless govt and corrupt bureaucracy.
BD least prepared to benefit from tech transfer
Technology transfer from the developed world in most cases turns unsuccessful in Bangladesh as it is found least prepared yet with sufficient homework on specific needs assessment.
Pakistan’s ‘chief’ challenge
Within this week, Pakistan will have crossed a critical bridge and its chief challenge will have been overcome.
Voters cynical about electoral alliances
Party ties for the 20 November polls confuse and divide citizens across the Inner Tarai and Madhes Province
‘I’m Mata’s gift’. Gujarat AAP’s leader Isudan Gadhvi is seeking moksha in politics
Isudan’s story isn’t ordinary because he represents the stunning rise of the OBCs in today’s Gujarat, which is slowly changing. An 'invisible power' is pushing him forward.
‘Shape up, or ship out’—why Nepal’s young politicians are challenging an ageing establishment
Toshima Karki to Balen Shah—Nepal’s young leaders fire warning shots at an ageing political structure.