Viewpoint by Lobsang Sangay The author is President of the Tibetan-government-in-exile, called as Central Tibetan Administration. DARJEELING, India (IDN) — Tibet, famously called the roof of the world, a state in the Himalayas neighbored by India and China has for long been in a state of the tussle with Beijing. China lays the claim over […]
India Driving Toward ‘Authoritarianism’ — Media Being Gagged
The following is a revised version of the previous report titled “India Falls from ‘Free’ to ‘Partly Free’ in Freedom Index” By Ditsa Bhattacharya, NewsClick and ICF Team NEW DELHI (IDN) — India’s status fell from “free” to “partly free” in the Freedom in the World 2021 report released on March 3. India’s score in […]
Farm Crisis Fuelling India’s Farmers’ Protests
By Manu Moudgil* NEW DELHI (IDN) – On February 6, protesters blocked roads at an estimated 10,000 spots across India as part of the ongoing movement against the new farm laws enacted by the national government last year. For over two months, the most populous democracy in the world has witnessed what is being called one of […]
India Has an Ambitious Agenda as UN Security Council Member
By Devinder Kumar NEW DELHI (IDN) – With the start of the New Year, India joins the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the eighth time. Along with Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico, India will have a two-year term: 2021-2022. Of the 15 UNSC members, five occupy a permanent seat. […]
Three Women: Stories of Indian Trafficked Brides
Viewpoint by Sreya Banerjea* LONDON (IDN) – “I tried to escape in the middle of the night,” Mahira** recalled. “With a small packed bag, I tiptoed towards the door thinking that he was asleep. Suddenly, he grabbed me from behind and attacked with a cutlass.” I sat, stunned, as she lifted her saree and revealed […]
Europe Pivots Towards Indo-Pacific Amid Row with China
By Atul Aneja The writer is a veteran Indian journalist who reported conflicts from Baghdad, Beirut, Cairo, Benghazi, Kabul, Tehran, and Dushanbe. He is an expert on the Middle East and China political affairs. He was Strategic Affairs Editor of an eminent Indian newspaper, The Hindu. CHENNAI (IDN) – Enticed for decades by China, which […]
The Virality of Hate Is the Lifeline of Facebook
Viewpoint by Prabir Purkayastha The writer is the founding editor of Newsclick.in, a digital media platform. He is an activist for science and the free software movement. This article was produced in partnership by Newsclick and Globetrotter, a project of the Independent Media Institute. NEW DELHI (IDN) – A recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article, […]
South-South Cooperation and TARA InfraPower’s 600 MW Power-Project in Sri Lanka
By M. Niba * LUCKNOW, India (IDN) – Private sector is playing a very important role to secure the UN Sustainable Development Goals. There is an inherent link between the SDGs and PPPs. The business enterprises contribute toward the development process not only through their competitive advantages but also via increased access to capital and […]
Media Outlets Focusing on Perspectives of Peace and Security in South Asia
News briefs compiled by Suresh Jaura* TORONTO | NEW DELHI (IDN) – The focus of media outlets on South Asia in the month of July has been on the perspectives of peace and human security in a region marked by skirmishes between India and the emerging global power China as well as nuclear rivals India […]
South Asia Virtual Regional Summit to Focus on Empowering Decisions for a Sustainable Future
By Reinhard Jacobsen AMSTERDAM | NEW DELHI (IDN) – How can the rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic be approached in a way that alleviates the growing economic, societal and environmental pressures in South Asian countries? Seeking solutions in support of this aim is a key focus of the GRI South Asia Virtual Regional Summit, which […]