Recalling the pain of 1962 Sino-Indian war: Lessons forgotten, …
WEBOct 20, 2020 · By Cmde C Uday Bhaskar (retd) Oct 20, 2020. On October 20, 1962, the Chinese troops launched a surprise attack against India across what has become the LAC (Line of Actual Control) and then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru was bewildered and shell-shocked. Strange as it may sound in this frenzied 24x7 …
The untold story of electric rickshaws in India
WEBBy Anil K. Rajvanshi Dec 25, 2023. As of 2022, India had about 2.4 million battery-powered three-wheeled rickshaws called e-rickshaws. There are guestimates that 85 per cent of all electric vehicles on Indian roads are e-rickshaws and by 2030 their numbers will reach about four million. These e-rickshaws - also known in places as tuk-tuks ...
Chinese military activities in the Indian Ocean Region are a …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · About Us. In order to create a more credible and empathetic knowledge bank on the South Asian region, SPS curates the South Asia Monitor (www.southasiamonitor.org), an independent web journal and online resource dealing with strategic, political, security, cultural and economic issues about, pertaining to and of consequence to South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Diplomacy and the global North-South divide: Need to redefine …
WEBJun 1, 2023 · An alternate strategy for overcoming the North-South divide and altering power dynamics is South-South collaboration. South-South collaboration disproves the idea that knowledge and progress only travel from North to South, giving developing nations the chance to establish their autonomy and create their own narratives.
India-Bangladesh ties: A role model for neighbouring countries
WEBDec 9, 2021 · India and Bangladesh can show the world how neighbouring countries can become all-weather friends, writes Jubeda Chowdhury for South Asia Monitor. Bangladesh-India bilateral relations are a role model in the world in terms of relations among neighboring countries. They are deep and have evolved over time. India is seen as Bangladesh’s true ...
The unprecedented rise of the Indian-American CEO in corporate …
WEBDec 6, 2021 · After five decades of immigration to the US, an extraordinary number of Indians have reached the summit of influence in their professional fields— and the corporate world is no exception. In 2021, Indian-American CEOs collectively employed more than 3.6 million people worldwide and account for …
The long march to Islamabad: Pakistan's persecuted Baloch …
WEBJan 8, 2024 · A complete shutter-down strike was observed in several parts of Pakistan on Jan 3, 2024 to protest the extrajudicial killings and forced disappearance of the Baloch people and the government's failure to meet the ultimatum of seven days to resolve the matter as demanded by Baloch activist Dr Mahrang Baloch.. The strike followed the 41st day of the movement organized by the Baloch Yakjeti ...
Sri Lanka's debt deal with China: Implications for the economy and ...
WEBJun 28, 2024 · India and China have long been strategic rivals in South Asia. China's significant economic footprint in Sri Lanka, through investments in infrastructure projects like the Hambantota Port and the Colombo Port City, has raised concerns in New Delhi about Beijing’s growing influence. The debt deal, involving China, adds another layer to this complex relationship.
Bangladesh-Myanmar trade holds promise for the region
WEBBy Jubeda Chowdhury Mar 21, 2022. Bangladesh-Myanmar trade holds promise for the region. The good news for both Myanmar and Bangladesh is that their trade ties are going to be normalized and strengthened despite political differences over the handling of Rohingya refugees. Myanmar has decided to import 3,000 tons of cement from Bangladesh.
Why does Pakistan lag far behind Bangladesh? - South Asia Monitor
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · The population growth rate of Bangladesh is 1.2 percent and in Pakistan, it is 2.1 percent, which is almost double. Why Pakistan lags? On the other hand, Pakistan has lagged behind due to social conditions. All property is in …