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Neglected child Manipur crying for help from double-engine govt that laid ‘strong foundation’
India has callously moved on from brutalities in Manipur, consumed by moon landings and sports medals. The 'strong foundation' laid by PM Modi with such fanfare is now deeply cracked.
Adani to HCL, Sri Lanka riding high on Indian capital. Modi’s new regional order is working
Modi realises that the political problems in neighbouring countries have to be smoothened out if profit-making has to be taken to its logical conclusion.
Sri Lanka can’t move on from civil war history. Sinhala elite insecure about sharing power
A complete lack of trust between the Sinhala elite and Tamil minority is apparent across Sri Lanka, which seems unable to even begin laying some of its ghosts to rest.
Human trafficking patterns changing in South Asia
Countries in the Subcontinent need to step up cross-border collaboration to end people smuggling
India’s neighbourhood policy vision showcased in Wickremesinghe visit
Enhanced connectivity, at every level of engagement, is the model of India’s neighbourhood policy that was showcased during the just concluded visit of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to India. The intent being that India and its…
Pakistan’s accountability saga: The ultimate political weapon
It comes as little surprise that there has been a galore of acquittals on money laundering cases involving Pakistan’s ruling Sharif family. Pakistan’s current Prime Minister, his sons and other family members have been cleared of all money…
Manipur naked parade: Left to die in paddy field, how two women ran for life and justice
The ‘B’ in the name of village stands for “Baite” representing a clan of Vaiphei community who were the early settlers of this village which has about 40 houses.
The world’s ‘happiest country’ needs a peace and reconciliation process
Bhutan’s much-touted happiness rating lies atop a bed of pain. The pain of Bhutanese refugees of Nepali origin. I know, because I am one of them.
The sites of violence: Women and communities
Amid the conflict in Manipur, violence against women has reached a critical point. Delayed action and apathy from the administration and police point to a deeper issue.
Can Manipur ever trust India again?
The Indian state’s inaction in Manipur is its latest betrayal of the country’s northeast. Long silences speak volumes.