Modi’s Political Triumph: A New Era Begins Narendra Modi has clinched the support of his political comrades to forge a government, set to be sworn in this weekend after a riveting election where his party fell short of an outright majority. A Historic Third Term In a Delhi gathering following Tuesday’s stunning outcomes, the National Democratic Alliance parties, led by ...
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Coalition Challenges for Modi’s Next Move Narendra Modi finds himself in uncharted waters post-election, as his BJP falls short of a majority. Now, smaller allies hold the cards in forming the government. Modi’s BJP clinched the most seats in the recent polls, yet failed to secure a clear majority of 272 seats. This outcome forces them into the complex realm ...
BAT’s Bid to Export 10-Packs Sparks Criticism from Anti-Smoking Group A major player in the tobacco industry, British American Tobacco (BAT), is stirring controversy with its push to export 10-packs of cigarettes to Sudan, a country ravaged by war. This move has drawn sharp criticism from smoking campaign groups concerned about the impact on youth. Lobbying for Change BAT’s subsidiary, ...
India’s Shifting Political Landscape Just weeks prior to the election that marked a setback for Narendra Modi in India, the elite gathered in Gujarat for what was described as “possibly the most extravagant pre-wedding ceremony the modern world has ever seen”. The occasion? The forthcoming marriage of Anant Ambani, youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest man. In March, luminaries ...
Diverse Reactions to India’s Election Results British Indians across the UK are buzzing with surprise over the recent election outcomes in India, with many hoping it marks a new path for the country. Narendra Modi secured a historic third term as prime minister after a marathon six-week election involving over 600 million voters—the largest democratic exercise globally. The results were ...
Hope and Celebration: Winds of Change at JNU Campus Under the shade of a banyan tree in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a group of students gathered for their usual evening chats, buzzing with excitement and hope. The topic, as always, revolved around politics, but this time, there was a distinct shift in the air. Antariksh Sharma, a PhD student ...
Returning Cultural Treasures: Oxford’s Decision Oxford University has decided to return a 500-year-old sculpture of a Hindu saint back to India. The statue, standing nearly 60cm tall and depicting Tirumankai Alvar, has been a fixture at the Ashmolean Museum. The move came after the Indian high commission raised a claim for the 16th-century bronze, believed to have been taken from ...
Exploring the Silk Roads: A Journey of Trade, Art, and Culture In the bustling world of ancient treasures, a colossal six-meter wall painting from the 7th century and delicate ivory figures carved in the 8th century for an ancient chess set are gearing up for their debut in Britain. These marvels, hailing from the historic city of Samarkand, will be ...
Safety Concerns on Diego Garcia: Workers’ Plight Workers employed by KBR, a contractor at the American military base on Diego Garcia, are deeply worried about their safety following the recent deaths of two colleagues. The situation has sparked fear among the workforce that their lives could be at risk if they face medical emergencies on the isolated island. Relemay Fabula ...