South Asia

Image: Constitution preamble. Credit: Wikipedia Commons

Does Constitution or Selective Interpretation of Civilization Bind India?

Viewpoint by Dr Ram Puniyani

This article is the 21st in a series of joint productions of South Asian Outlook and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. The writer is a former professor of biomedical engineering and former senior medical officer affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (now Mumbai) and meanwhile a social activist and commentator.

NEW DELHI (IDN) — A couple of years ago article 370 was abrogated, and our Supreme Court is yet to give its verdict on whether this move conforms to our Constitution.

: Suresh Jaura; THE WORLD; South Asia; 26 June 2022

Photo (L to R): MK Gandhi and Sardar Patel. Source: Counterview

India: Modi Government and the Vision of Gandhi-Patel

Viewpoint by Dr Ram Puniyani

This article is the 20th in a series of joint productions of South Asian Outlook and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. The writer is a former professor of biomedical engineering and former senior medical officer affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (now Mumbai) and meanwhile a social activist and commentator.

: Asia Editor; THE WORLD; South Asia; 05 June 2022

Photo: Signs of the Times: Mob violence on the streets of Sri Lanka, May 9

Sri Lanka: A Lifeless Revival

Viewpoint by Neville de Silva

This article was issued by Asian Affairs (London) and is being republished with the author's permission.

LONDON (IDN) — In resurrecting old political stalwarts and refusing to relinquish power, Sri Lanka’s president looks set to further betray the people.

There is a saying in Sinhala, the language of Sri Lanka’s majority, which loosely translated recalls that the departing devil delights in smashing the pots and pans.

: Asia Editor; THE WORLD; South Asia; 02 June 2022

US Presses India to Reassess Its Foreign Policy Options

Viewpoint by John P. Ruehl

This article was produced by Globetrotter. The writer is an Australian-American journalist living in Washington, D.C. He is a contributing editor to Strategic Policy and a contributor to several other foreign affairs publications. He is currently finishing a book on Russia to be published in 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IDN) — The United States’ approach to India since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis has reignited India’s historical grievances toward Washington. But outreach by other major powers—such as Russia and China—to New Delhi illustrates India’s growing clout in international affairs.

: Opinion Editor; OPINION; 23 May 2022

Image: Representational Image. Courtesy: Tribune India

Behind India’s Wheat Fiasco

By V Sridhar

This article was issued by NewsClick, and is being republished courtesy of that independent media organization in India.

NEW DELHI (IDN) — The month of May seems to be the Narendra Modi Government’s favourite month for conjuring a crisis out of thin air. Exactly a year ago, it was the vaccine fiasco; this year, it is the wheat crisis. About a month ago, (Prime Minister) Modi, accustomed to the bombast of a Vishwaguru (world guru), told US president Joe Biden that India, a non-existent player in the global wheat trade, could play a role in feeding the world.

: Asia Editor; SUSTAINABILITY; Food security, nutrition & sustainable agriculture; 18 May 2022

Photo: Nepal’s reliance on India for electricity has continued even as the country has been exploring options to export power to the southern neighbour. Source: The Kathmandu Post

Nepal Hammered by One of the Worst Power Crises in India

By Lekhanath Pandey

This article was issued by NewsClick, and is being republished courtesy of that independent media organization in India.

KATHMANDU (IDN) — Nepal's industrial sector has been hit hard by power cuts in recent weeks, with many small, medium as well as large firms forced to shut down operations due to a lack of electricity.

: Asia Editor; THE WORLD; South Asia; 14 May 2022

Photo: In January 2021, India's wheat exports were worth $80 million, which reached $304 million in January 2022. India's exports increased by a whopping 387 per cent in April-Jun 2022 YoY. Source: BusinessToday.in

India Explains Decision to Curb Wheat Exports

By Jutta Wolf

BERLIN | NEW DELHI (IDN) — In the wake of Russia blocking Ukraine’s exports, on May 13 India decided to restrict wheat exports. Explaining the decision, the Government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) said the export curb will control food prices, and strengthen the food security of India and countries facing a deficit.

: Jutta Wolf; THE WORLD; South Asia; 14 May 2022

Image: Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Credit: © Yann Forget / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA.

Is The Taj Mahal Not a Part of Indian Culture?

Viewpoint by Dr Ram Puniyani

This article is the 19th in a series of joint productions of South Asian Outlook and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. The writer is a former professor of biomedical engineering and former senior medical officer affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (now Mumbai) and meanwhile a social activist and commentator.

: Asia Editor; ARTS & CULTURE; 11 May 2022

Image Credit: ESIC Medical College Hyderabad.

ALCAP to hold Dialogues for Development “COVID-19 Memories & Memorials with Lutyens” at ESIC-Hyderabad

By Niba Mirza *

HYDERABAD, India (IDN) — As of May 6, 2022, there have been 513,955,910 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally, including 6,249,700 deaths, reported to WHO.

Though WHO also claims that the world’s true COVID-19 pandemic death toll is nearly 15 million. And as of May 4, 2022, a total of 11,562,157,794 vaccine doses have been administered.

: Asia Editor; SUSTAINABILITY; Health & Well Being; 08 May 2022

Russian Technology Companies Seek Partners in India to Tackle Impact of Western Sanctions

By Staff Reporter, The Telegraph Online

KOLKATA, Indien (IDN) — A delegation of Russian companies, led by Russoft, an association of software development companies, held business meetings with companies in the technology sector operating in Bengal, a day ahead of the state’s flagship industry meet—Bengal Global Business Summit on April 20-21.