In the early 1980s, when Maoists had just entered Dandakaranya forest after their disastrous adventure in Bengal, India’s new PM Indira Gandhi had commissioned a study. She wanted to know, unlike Bengal, where the police defeated the Maoists (who were called Naxals at that time) under the leadership of Siddhartha Shankar Roy, can there be…
PC: Azad India Foundation India is home to many small communities whose histories stretch far beyond the country’s borders. One such group lives quietly in Kishanganj, a district in Bihar close to the borders of West Bengal and Nepal. Locals sometimes refer to parts of this area as “Little Iran,” because a small Iranian community…
Good news! Financial relief is approaching as waitlisted payments are processed, calming those financial jitters. Although progress might feel sluggish in certain areas, let optimism be your guide. In relationships, practice patience before giving in to impulsive reactions. Career-wise, hone in on what you can manage effectively and ensure open dialogue with colleagues. That stuck…
KOCHI: Nearly 100 members of the crew of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan, docked at Kochi port, have left India via Kochi airport, persons in the know here said. There was, however, no formal confirmation from Southern Naval Command. According to the sources, the Iranian crew members left Kochi airport on an aircraft that came…
Hussain Talat (Photo taken from X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat was taken to hospital after suffering a shoulder injury during the second ODI between the Pakistan national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.The incident happened in the sixth over of Bangladesh’s chase…
Decisions by public university systems in Florida and Texas to halt new H-1B visa hiring have sparked concern among academics, with experts warning the move could disrupt faculty recruitment and weaken the United States’ research talent pipeline. Public universities in two of the United States’ largest higher education systems have abruptly shut the door on…
Canada has announced targeted measures to help rural employers address labour shortages while ensuring Canadians remain first in line for available jobs. The measures can be implemented as early as April 1, 2026, and aim to support essential businesses and local economies in rural communities facing tight labour markets.Strong local businesses and a reliable workforce…
Somewhere in the finance ministries of Islamabad, Dhaka, and Manila, officials are running the same calculations they ran in 2022. How much can we subsidise? How long can we hold the tariff line? How do we explain to households why electricity just got more expensive while the government insists everything is under control? The Iran…
The landlords can also take back their property under certain conditions like when they need the property for their own use or when the tenants have breached certain key terms of the rental agreement. However, all of this is done following certain legal procedures so that a sense of justice is maintained. It is important…
In your career, anticipate accolades and an expansion of your role as higher-ups take notice of your hard work. Meanwhile, at home, your partner will provide a soothing presence, yet your kids may require a steady hand and compassion to tackle their emerging challenges. Financially, windfalls could come your way, but it’s crucial to resist…