India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Thursday he had “a detailed discussion” with his Chinese counterpart about “outstanding issues” pertaining to the India-China border dispute. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers meeting in Goa, India. The SCO is an eight-member multilateral organization, which also includes Russia….
Can India Replace China and US as Leading Economic Superpower?
Commentary India is very much a country on the up. Although the South Asian country gained independence from Britain in 1947, its economy only started to make substantial improvements in the 1990s after a number of economic reforms were introduced. In addition to strengthening the banking sector and modernizing the stock markets, these reforms opened…
‘The Magic of the Stars in Heaven’: Man Who Cycled 8 Countries for Love Shares Secret to Long Marriage
An Indian man who cycled 4,000 miles (approx. 6,500 km) from his home country to Sweden in 1977, to reunite with the love of his life, is still with his sweetheart almost 50 years later. He is sharing the secret to their unbreakable bond. Originally from the East Indian state of Odisha, Pradyumna Kumar “PK” Mahanandia lives with…
Addressing the Contradictory Myths of ‘More’
Commentary Humans, during the past century, were able to test the eternal belief that “more”—unlimited “more”—was what we needed. More human numbers; more food; more material goods; more wealth; more speed; more services; more years. The test results are coming in, and regardless of the utopian dreams, it is clear that “more” may often be…
IN-DEPTH: As India’s Population Surpasses China’s, Experts Say Get Ready for a Power Shift
According to the United Nations, this week, India will outstrip China as the world’s most populous country. This monumental change of status between the two Asian giants that share a long, militarized Himalayan border indicates the burgeoning possibility of change in their respective global statuses, enhanced competition, and the chance of war, according to experts….
Air Pollution May Impair Infant Cognitive Development: Study
New research by British scientists has found an association between poor air quality and impaired cognitive ability in children in India in their first two years of life. The findings suggests that poor air quality may have a negative impact on infants’ visual cognition during the first two years of their lives. The study, conducted…
Biden Wants World to Follow Example of New EPA Emissions Standards
U.S. President Joe Biden is suggesting that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new tailpipe emissions standards set a global standard at the April 20 Major Economies Forum (MEF) on energy and climate change. That’s according to senior officials who spoke to reporters on April 19. “President Biden will invite leaders to join the United States…
Biden Wants World to Follow Example of New EPA Tailpipe Standards
U.S. President Joe Biden is suggesting that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new tailpipe emissions standards set a global standard at the April 20 Major Economies Forum (MEF) on energy and climate change. That’s according to senior officials who spoke to reporters on April 19. “President Biden will invite leaders to join the United States…
India Surpasses China as World’s Most Populous Country
India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country, according to the United Nations. The Indian population rose to 1.428 billion, 3 million more than the 1.425 billion in China, according to data from the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) “State of World Population Report, 2023” on April 19. India and China will now…
Australian Universities Bans Indian Students as Fraudulent Visa Applications Soar
Australian universities have placed bans or restrictions on international students from some Indian states in an effort to crack down on growing fraudulent visa applications. This comes as the country has seen a surge in the number of international students after it re-opened its border in 2021. In addition, applications from Indian students are expected…
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