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Will BJP’s Ploy to Let ‘Engineer Rashid’ Campaign in Kashmir Elections Work?

Will BJP’s Ploy to Let ‘Engineer Rashid’ Campaign in Kashmir Elections Work?

By Sudha Ramachandran
Rashid has drawn huge crowds at his rallies. But will that translate to votes and seats?
How the Baloch Struggle Went Mainstream

How the Baloch Struggle Went Mainstream

By Jaffer Mirza
Between a determined and vocal civil rights movements and a renewed insurgency, the plight of Balochistan is no longer a peripheral issue in Pakistan. 

How Social Media Is Pushing Vapes on Young Indians

How Social Media Is Pushing Vapes on Young Indians

By Monika Arora, Shalini Bassi, and Shishirendu Ghosal
E-cigarette companies are exploiting social media platforms and websites to recruit young customers by misleading them into nicotine addiction.

Tempering Expectations of an India-China ‘Reset’

Tempering Expectations of an India-China ‘Reset’

By Rushali Saha
Despite pressure from industry groups to explore openings for trade and investment with China, the Indian security establishment is unlikely to alter the status quo soon.

Can India Create Its Own ‘Singapore’?

Can India Create Its Own ‘Singapore’?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is creating a "Singapore" what India should aim for? Or is a bustling but well-maintained city that contributes to the economy and culture across many sectors the way forward?
The Taliban’s Make-or-Break Push for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

The Taliban’s Make-or-Break Push for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

By Patrick Yeager
Agricultural plans are a critical part of the Taliban’s efforts to win the support of regional powers, diversify revenue streams, expand domestic control, and improve livelihoods across the country.

How Can Bangladesh Recover Assets Stolen During Awami League Rule?

How Can Bangladesh Recover Assets Stolen During Awami League Rule?

By A K M Wahiduzzaman
The interim government should work with other governments to impose targeted sanctions against suspected money launderers and freeze their assets.
Jammu and Kashmir Votes in the Second Phase of Assembly Elections

Jammu and Kashmir Votes in the Second Phase of Assembly Elections

By Aijaz Hussain
While foreign media were denied access, over a dozen foreign diplomats from New Delhi visited polling stations in the Srinagar and Budgam districts.

Harini Amarasuriya: An Academician Rises to Sri Lanka’s Premiership

Harini Amarasuriya: An Academician Rises to Sri Lanka’s Premiership

By Akhil Neelam
Her academic background could bring a depth of analysis to policymaking, while her activist roots keep her connected to grassroots concerns.

What’s in a Name? For Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ Capital, Everything.

What’s in a Name? For Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ Capital, Everything.

By Leesha K. Nair
The abrupt name change of the city formerly known as Port Blair has caused a backlash among locals, who already feel marginalized in their own home.

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman on Bangladeshi Politics, Elections, and India

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman on Bangladeshi Politics, Elections, and India

By Saqlain Rizve
“We will not impose anything on anyone… However, we must ensure that the moral fabric of society is not damaged.”
Why Millions Go Unaccounted for in India’s Invisible Slum Crisis

Why Millions Go Unaccounted for in India’s Invisible Slum Crisis

By Namesh Killemsetty
Lack of census data impacts efforts to launch intervention programs for dwellers in informal settlements.

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