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Women’s rights under threat in Bangladesh amid growing radicalism, intolerance
Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh is not going to become another Iran or Afghanistan, as far as the rights of women are concerned. Nevertheless, it’s women who are bearing the brunt of the recent political upheaval in […]
India
2,200 cases of violence against Hindus in B’desh, 112 in Pak: Govt
New Delhi (TIP)- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, December 20, revealed that as many as 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus took place in Bangladesh in the year 2024, especially after the […]
Asia
Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations
Kolkata (TIP): Bangladesh has summoned Shikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, the Acting Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, for urgent consultations following protests over attacks on Hindu minorities. Rahman, who is also Minister – Political Affairs, stationed […]
Opinions
Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook
There is every reason to believe that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would be inclined to view India more favorably than others Confirming the adage that the victor takes all, the stunning victory achieved by Donald […]
South Asia
Bangladesh gets draft approval for IMF payout of almost $1.2 bn
WASHINGTON (TIP): IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the South Asian country grapples with declining foreign exchange reserves, the Washington-based institution said May 08. […]
South Asia
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina lashes out at BNP’s ‘India Out’ campaign
NEW DELHI / DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh National Party (BNP) has been propogating an ‘India Out’ campaign for some time and has been asking people to boycott Indian products. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has lashed […]
As I See It
For an expanse of blue, with air so clean
On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (September 7), there is urgent need to address risks posed by pollution By Benno Boer, Srishti Kumar, Neha Midha “The world is not just grappling with […]
INITIATIVE
A Crusade for a World Without Childhood Blindness
Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja The Eye Foundation of America extended its crusade for a World without Childhood Blindness when it reached out to Guatemala, a nation in Central America which has a population of 18 […]
Incredible India
Perspective
Film Festival
SOUTH ASIAN HOUSE PARTNERS WITH SXSW @ 2023 FEST
By Mabel Pais South Asian House (SAH), for the first time, partners with South By South West® (SXSW®) Film Fest 2023, a Festival held for 37 years. SAH will convene at Fourth and Co. in […]
UK
Entertainment
CIFF MARKS 18TH EDITION
By Mabel Pais Featuring SHAUNAK SEN’S All That Breathes GEETA GANDBHIR & SAM POLLARD’S Lowndes County And The Road To Black Power NEHAL VYAS’S Dapaan SOHIL VAIDYA’S Murmurs Of The Jungle SHRUTIMAN DEORI’S My Courtyard […]
NY/NJ/CT
Opinions
Modi has externalized his domestic agenda of spreading Islamophobia in India
Right now, India’s global reputation as a viable Democracy and a Secular nation is under scrutiny as it has descended into a major milestone of steep descent into darkness of bigotry and Islamophobia. Modi that […]
Article
History
India in history this Week-December 31, 2021, to january 6, 2022
31 DECEMBER 1925 Hindi writer Shrilal Shukla, born for satire, was born. 1984 Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister and Congress President for the first time. 1802 The Maratha ruler Peshwa Bajirao II came under the […]
History
India in history this Week-December 10 to December 16, 2021
10 DECEMBER 1878 The freedom fighter leader G. Rajagopalachari was born. 1878 Birth of Muhammad Ali Johar, one of the founders of Jamia Millia Islamia in Rampur. 2001 Dada Muni, one of the stalwarts of […]
History
Breaking News
Indian Americans top in family stability: Institute of Family Studies
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (TIP): As a group, immigrant families tend to be more stable than families of native-born Americans with Indian Americans ranking at the top in family stability, according to new study. But not all […]
Asia
Bangladesh sends 3rd group of Rohingya refugees to island
Dhaka (TIP): Authorities in Bangladesh sent a third group of Rohingya refugees to a newly developed island in the Bay of Bengal on Friday despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the […]
Asia
Fire destroys hundreds of homes in Rohingya refugee camp
Dhaka (TIP): A fire raced through a sprawling Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh on Thursday, destroying hundreds of homes, officials said. No casualties were reported. The UNHCR said more than 550 homes sheltering about […]
Asia
China holds COVID-19 vice-ministerial meeting with Pakistan, Bangla, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Beijing (TIP): China has hosted a vice-ministerial-level meeting with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka on controlling the COVID-19, expanding its first such meeting held in July involving Islamabad, Kathmandu and Kabul. Chinese Vice Foreign […]
Asia