Swachh Survekshan 2020: India’s Annual Cleanliness Survey Fails to Capture Complex Realities
Once again, the Modi government's flagship national cleanliness survey has glossed over intricacies of cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene in India.
Wisconsin’s Teenage Shooter Episode is Uncannily Similar to Delhi’s Jamia Shooting Incident
On Tuesday, 17-year old Kyle Rittenhouse shot dead two protestors in Wisconsin's Kenosha while police looked away. A similar incident took place in Delhi seven months ago.
How China Is Responding to Debt Sustainability Complaints Over BRI Projects
Beijing's grand Belt and Road Initiative has faced criticisms of heavy debt impositions on smaller economies. But China seems to be fighting back, amidst emerging challenges.
Mali’s Predictable Coup Leaves an Unclear Path To Civilian Rule
An interview with Bruce Whitehouse from Lehigh University, who has carried out studies on coups and violent extremism in Mali.
China-Japan Rapprochement: Xi Jinping’s Tokyo Dream and Restraints from History
The Sino-Japanese relationship has always been weighed down by a bitter history that both nations share. But now, Xi is looking to charm Japan.
Migrant Workers and their Children in Kerala Continue to Face Crippling Problems
From high drop-out rates among children to lack of awareness, migrant workers in Kerala, especially those employed in plantations, face severe challenges in living a dignified life.
Mongolia’s Success and Challenges Against COVID-19
The Central Asian country's initial response to the outbreak was swift and effective. But it faces a daunting economic challenge now.
Despite Bigotry and Discrimination, Sikhs Continue to Fight for Dignity in US Politics
By building across-the-board solidarities and bipartisan alliances, American Sikhs have carved out a space for themselves in US politics. But a host of key issues remain unresolved.
The Port of Beirut: Vital, Historic Centre of a Complex City
The recent mega-explosion in Beirut's port area brings back focus to one of the most pivotal parts of Lebanon's layered capital city.
As Iran Drops India from Rail Link Project, New Delhi-Tehran Relations Face Fresh Headwinds
Last month, Iran dropped India from the Chabahar-Zahedan rail link project, leaving New Delhi in a lurch during a difficult time.