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Sri Lanka’s Choice: Will the island nation elect another Rajapaksa as President?
November 16, 2019, 7:20 PM IST
Sri Lanka goes to polls today to choose its next president. Though there are 35 candidates in the running, the main contest is between Gotabaya Rajapaksa of the SLPP and Sajith Premadasa of the ruling…
November 16, 2019, 7:20 PM IST
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Hong Kong Protests Rage On: But violence will only see demonstrators lose sympathy fast
November 13, 2019, 7:39 PM IST
Protests in Hong Kong took yet another violent turn this week when a man was set on fire by agitating youngsters. A chilling video surfaced on Monday that showed the victim arguing with a group…
November 13, 2019, 7:39 PM IST
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Break The Mould: Paid paternity leave is imperative for gender justice and well-being of children
November 11, 2019, 7:36 PM IST
I recently became a father and I couldn’t be happier. And from Day 1 I have been clear that I will pull my weight in caregiving and parenting. I want to be there for the…
November 11, 2019, 7:36 PM IST
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7th North East festival: It is time to heal and celebrate diversity
November 10, 2019, 8:19 PM IST
Over the past year, the dominant news coming out of the Northeast has been the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. The NRC exercise was not only a huge upheaval for Assam, but also…
November 10, 2019, 8:19 PM IST
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Iran Responds To Injustice: Trump must be called out for his bullying tactics
November 9, 2019, 3:53 PM IST
Earlier this week, Iran took another step downgrading its obligations to the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its Fordow nuclear plant. The measure was taken in the…
November 9, 2019, 3:53 PM IST
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Looking Ahead: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI firms up positive direction for Saharan Autonomy
November 7, 2019, 7:26 PM IST
Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the Green March, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI’s speech yesterday (November 6) was yet another significant bookmark in the development of the North African nation. It will be recalled that the…
November 7, 2019, 7:26 PM IST
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India refuses RCEP: But FTAs and domestic reforms to boost competitiveness have to go hand in hand
November 6, 2019, 8:18 PM IST
India’s decision not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement has been justified on the ground of protecting self-interest. RCEP has been under negotiation among 16 countries — the ten ASEAN…
November 6, 2019, 8:18 PM IST
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Turkey Invades Syria: Conflict with Kurds won’t help end the Syrian crisis
October 10, 2019, 6:21 PM IST
In another explosive situation in Syria, Turkish military and allied Syrian rebels have launched a military operation in north-eastern Syria against Kurdish forces there. Ankara’s purported aim is to create a ‘safe zone’ – 32km…
October 10, 2019, 6:21 PM IST
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Hasina’s India Visit: It is time to change the narrative about Bangladesh
October 4, 2019, 6:20 PM IST
In her statement to the WEF India Economic Summit here in Delhi, visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented what can be described as her country’s impressive economic report card. She asserted that Bangladesh is…
October 4, 2019, 6:20 PM IST
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China at 70: A choice confronts the PRC
October 2, 2019, 8:11 PM IST
As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) celebrates 70 years of its founding, its rise today is seen with both admiration and apprehension. There’s no denying that China has made tremendous economic strides, especially since…
October 2, 2019, 8:11 PM IST
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For peace in Middle East, US must recognise that Iran can play a constructive role
September 28, 2019, 8:08 PM IST
In a positive sign, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the ongoing UN General Assembly in New York. The meetings…
September 28, 2019, 8:08 PM IST
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Israel Election Results: Rise of Arab parties is a welcome development
September 26, 2019, 6:24 PM IST
Elections in Israel last week – the second in five months – once again saw split results with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud winning just 32 out of the 120 seats in the Knesset. His…
September 26, 2019, 6:24 PM IST
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Afghanistan’s future: The Taliban have to moderate their position
September 24, 2019, 11:27 PM IST
Afghanistan is due to hold its presidential elections on September 28, just weeks after peace negotiations between the US and the Taliban were called off by Donald Trump. Needless to say that holding the polls…
September 24, 2019, 11:27 PM IST
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Taiwan Quotient: Taipei is extending the hand of friendship, will New Delhi be bold enough to shake it?
September 24, 2019, 3:00 PM IST
In a recent interaction with the Press here, the vice-chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Liu Shih-Chung emphasised the growing interest of Taiwanese businesses towards India. In fact, according to Liu there are…
September 24, 2019, 3:00 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
‘I cannot see why e-cigarettes should be banned … if you switch to combustion-free products harm will come down’
September 20, 2019, 2:04 AM IST
Government on Wednesday said it would ban e-cigarettes, stirring a debate on ways of reducing the harm caused by tobacco. Before the ban was announced, Rudroneel Ghosh spoke with Riccardo Polosa, professor at department of…
September 20, 2019, 2:04 AM IST
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Taiwan Wrap: Solomon Islands switch, Terry Gou withdraws and Annette Lu steps up
September 18, 2019, 6:23 PM IST
In developments that are bound to have a bearing on elections in Taiwan next year, the Solomon Islands switched diplomatic recognition to China – leaving Taiwan with just 16 diplomatic allies now – Foxconn founder…
September 18, 2019, 6:23 PM IST
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Asian Centre: To understand dynamics in East Asia, one has to understand Vietnam
September 17, 2019, 2:51 PM IST
At a recent event here in New Delhi to commemorate Vietnam’s National Day, the Vietnamese ambassador to India, Pham Sanh Chau, recalled the words of the father of modern Vietnam Ho Chi Minh – “There’s…
September 17, 2019, 2:51 PM IST
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Aviation Imperative: Taiwan must be welcomed to ICAO
September 13, 2019, 9:52 PM IST
Taiwan is again lobbying hard to gain access to the triennial assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the end of September. ICAO is a specialised agency of the UN that coordinates safe and…
September 13, 2019, 9:52 PM IST
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John Bolton Goes: There may be a point beyond which Trump won’t go, but that is little consolation
September 13, 2019, 12:33 PM IST
The firing of US national security adviser John Bolton by President Donald Trump may have once again shaken up the global strategic chessboard. Trump apparently asked for Bolton’s resignation because the latter had many disagreements…
September 13, 2019, 12:33 PM IST
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Common Ground: Can Nepal be the stage for joint India-China cooperation?
September 10, 2019, 6:51 PM IST
Chinese state councillor and foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit to Nepal once again highlights growing Beijing-Kathmandu relations. Wang’s three-day trip reviewed the entire gamut of Nepal-China ties as he called on Nepali PM KP Oli,…
September 10, 2019, 6:51 PM IST
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