Army prepares itself for all eventualities after Gen.Waker-uz-Zaman counselled student leaders about the need to have “inclusive politics accommodating a refined Awami League”
By P.K. Balachandran
Colombo, March 25: The situation in Bangladesh appears to have reached a critical point. Lawlessness...
But under the iron rule of the Communist Party, the sector is getting cleaned up and recovery is on the cards.
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 20:
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s housing sector has been mired in an unprecedented crisis. A...
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 19: It is noteworthy that among all the regions in India, it was in Bengal that Buddhism survived and flourished for the longest period (till the 12 th. Century CE), well after its disappearance from other...
Washington senses danger in some developments but immediate or direct intervention is a far cry
By P.K Balachandran
Colombo, March 18 – The remarks on Bangladesh made by the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in an interview to NDTV...
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 17- Mounting lawlessness in Bangladesh has triggered widespread street protests against the inaction and incompetence of the Muhammad Yunus-led Interim Government. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has expressed America’s concern in no uncertain terms. Neighbouring India is helplessly...
By P.K. Balachandran
Colombo, March 15 - The long-standing armed secessionist movement in Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and poorest province, is evolving into more dangerous and sophisticated forms, posing a significant challenge to the country’s stability.
In a bold attack on Tuesday,...
Ex-King Gyanendra offers to “save the country” as successive elected governments have fail to deliver the goods whether in terms of political stability, economic development or international standing.
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 14 - Last Sunday, Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah...
Colombo, March 8 - The human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka continues unabated. Although efforts by successive governments since the 1970s have reduced the rate of attrition, the issue remains a pressing concern. Various mitigation methods have been attempted with...
Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in the struggle of States’ rights, is leading the charge.
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 7: India’s five Southern States, namely, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala, have begun a vigorous campaign to preserve their representation...
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 5 – The Trump-Zelensky spat at the White House last week may not be a one-off event. It could set a new norm for political leaders across the world with unpredictable and possibly disastrous consequences.
There is...
N Sathiya Moorthy
4 March 2025
The recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, while not unprecedented, has been heavily publicized by the ruling BJP, reminiscent of past government spectacles like CHOGM and Asiad-82. The economic implications of the Kumbh are significant, with...
By P.K.Balachandran
Colombo, March 3: Rare earths are strategic elements essential for developing computers, batteries, and cutting-edge energy technologies.
They are abundant in the Earth’s crust across the globe. In 2024, the US Geological Survey estimated that there were 110 million...
