A latest op-ed on India says, “This crisis is different than others we have weathered, that the walls are closing in again, and the opportunity set for India is shrinking, perhaps for a very long time. The national dream of emulating China’s rapid growth is receding – by some economic yardsticks, we can’t even keepContinue reading “Bloomberg Columnist: “Why I’m Losing Hope In India””
Monthly Archives: November 2020
‘96,000 Tractors and 12 Million Farmers’ Participate in Protests Near Delhi
“96 thousand tractors and 12 million farmers” are participating in a huge protest on the border of Indian capital Delhi against farm reforms, say organizers of the march. The farmers have been marching to the capital since early this week, reports BBC. Two farmers associations put out a statement saying they expect 50,000 farmers toContinue reading “‘96,000 Tractors and 12 Million Farmers’ Participate in Protests Near Delhi”
Will the Poorest and Most Vulnerable Get Access to Covid-19 Vaccine?
It may all depend on academics, according to a latest op-ed by Dr. Raqibul M. Anwar, a Specialist Surgeon, Global Health Policy and Planning Expert, and Retired Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps of UK Armed Forces. Commenting on Dr. Anwar’s opinion piece, professional M. A. Chishty with decades of experience in drug regulatory affairs tellsContinue reading “Will the Poorest and Most Vulnerable Get Access to Covid-19 Vaccine?”
Modi Govt. Asks ‘Karachi Bakery’ to Change Brand Name (Video)
India’s Modi-led BJP government asked decades old ‘Karachi Bakery owners to revisit their trade name and doing business as (DBA). The renowned bakery with branches in major cities of India was operating as “Karachi Bakery” since 1953. As of now Karachi bakery is in five cities Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi. They have been orderedContinue reading “Modi Govt. Asks ‘Karachi Bakery’ to Change Brand Name (Video)”
Is Trump Risking ‘Full-Fledged War’ With Iran?
There are strong indicators that Donald Trump, on Israel’s behest, is anxious to take some military action against Iran before his term of office expires, reports Muslim Mirror –a view which is finding traction among observers south of the Tropic of Cancer and across the Atlantic. The Newsweek says, “the administration is continuing its “maximumContinue reading “Is Trump Risking ‘Full-Fledged War’ With Iran?”
Bangladesh Confounds the Naysayers for All the Right Reasons
Last month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ranked Bangladesh ahead of India in per capita income –it further shamed Narendra Modi’s stewardship in New Delhi, and how the nation Henry Kissinger famously dismissed as a “basket case,” is also having a terrific growth. The Bangladesh economy is set to grow 4%-plus this year, and inContinue reading “Bangladesh Confounds the Naysayers for All the Right Reasons”
Netanyahu, Pompeo in Saudi; ‘Pressure’ on Islamabad to Recognize Israel
UPDATE: According to a report, Israeli Radio stated it recorded the trip from the App – Flight Radar –Netanyahu left at 19.30 and arrived in Neom City at 20.30, stayed there for 5 hrs. “Mossad Chief and Bibi met MBS and Pompeo to discuss normalizing relations”, says the report. “Also discussed neighbors other side ofContinue reading “Netanyahu, Pompeo in Saudi; ‘Pressure’ on Islamabad to Recognize Israel”
Psychic Who Predicted Covid, Trump Defeat Shares What 2021 Will Bring
A PSYCHIC who claims he predicted the coronavirus pandemic and Donald Trump’s defeat has looked into his crystal ball for 2021. South Londoner Nicolas Aujula, 35, spoke back in 2018 of an “influenza” disaster dominating the world – a vision which he now believes foretold the Covid-19 outbreak, the effect of which has been likenedContinue reading “Psychic Who Predicted Covid, Trump Defeat Shares What 2021 Will Bring”
The United States Will Continue to Relatively Decline
Joe Biden’s election victory could present a moment of opportunity on a range of issues, according to many of the submissions made by members of seventeen leading global think tanks to Council of Councils (CFR). However, many warn that both U.S. and global institutions will be put to the test in the years ahead, inContinue reading “The United States Will Continue to Relatively Decline”