Myanmar enters a rapid descent toward its tragic past
The modest democratic progress Myanmar made during the period of awkward coexistence between the NLD and the military over the last decade appears to have been completely wiped out.
Despite climate concerns, India may build new coal plants due to low cost
Coal's contribution to electricity generation in India fell for the second straight year in 2020, yet the fuel accounts for nearly three-quarters of its annual power output.
There’s a new COVID-19 variant in India. How worried should we be?
Health experts worry that a new — possibly more virulent — coronavirus variant could be racing through the crowded nation of more than 1.3 billion people.
The 'Quad' has the potential to become a truly historic undertaking
Last month, U.S. President Joe Biden invited the leaders of Japan, Australia and India to join him online for a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (“Quad”). Under the Trump administration, the foreign ministers of the Quad countries had convened twice since 2018, but the March 2021 ...
Skinny jeans and flash mobs: Young people take leading environmental role in India
The battle between the state and environmental activists is not new in India, but it has rarely been fought by young people.
India's 'Solar Man' lights path out of poverty with clean power
Santipada Gon Chaudhuri said he gets "great satisfaction" from seeing how solar power has changed lives in the village of Herma.
COVID-19 is more deadly in Brazil than India, and no one knows why
Why the Latin American country has been far more devastated by the pathogen is baffling experts.
SoftBank is said to invest $450 Million in Indian startup Swiggy
The food delivery firm also closed an $800 million funding round from investors including Falcon Edge Capital LP and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. about a week ago.
India and Pakistan held secret talks in bid to break Kashmir impasse, sources say
Kashmir has long been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan, both of which claim all of the region but rule only in part.
Crunch time: Papadums help create Indian feminist success story
The job of making the popular snack relies on skill but doesn't require formal education, opening up opportunities for multitudes of women to become financially independent.
Aggressive U.S. climate plan puts pressure on China and India
It’s uncertain whether the U.S. can actually deliver on the plan, but the indication that it is willing to significantly up the ante on emissions targets may put pressure on China.
Japan and India plan security talks in Tokyo later this month
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and India are planning to hold a so-called two-plus-two security talks that will focus on China's growing military and economic assertiveness.
