Topics Archive
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Samsung heir jailed
Lee Jae-yong, the acting chairman of Samsung and the heir to the billion dollar conglomerate has been held guilty of corruption by a court in South Korea. The billionaire has been..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
No Hajj for Qatar
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has de facto been cancelled for Qatari citizens and residents. This is due to the impasse between Qatar and the bloc of nations led by Saudi Arabia.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Has Shinawatra fled?
Yingluck Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, may have fled the nation in a bid to escape a guilty verdict. Shinawatra is on trial for corruption – a charge that’s been..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Imagining Infosys
Nandan Nilekani has confirmed that he will be re-joining Infosys in the capacity of non-executive Vice Chairman. Infosys is one of the largest IT services company in India. It was started..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
North Korea tests missiles
According to US military, North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. North Korea views the United States as its greatest threat. The distrust is mutual as..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Mobocracy in Haryana
At least 31 people have died in the violence that erupted at Panchkula town after religious leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of rape. Panchukla is a small town..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
US – an early warning
A UN committee has issued an “early warning” to the US urging the administration to tackle racism. A number of white supremacist groups participated in a rally called Unite..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Abolishing Brazil’s reserve
Brazil has announced that it will be abolishing a vast reserve in the Amazon to allow mining in the region. Brazil, in South America, is one of the world’s biggest democracies..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Proof of corruption
The former Prosecutor General of Venezuela, has revealed that she has evidence of President Nicolas Maduro’s corruption. Luisa Ortega Díaz was recently ousted by the country’s..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty.” A nine-judge Constitution bench made the historic ruling that now states that the right to privacy…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
A Red Flag
The horror of the holocaust didn’t stop other genocides from occurring in Bosnia, Armenia, Rwanda, Cambodia, or Darfur. Although India and Pakistan sign peace treaties, the two..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Nilekani returns
Nandan Nilekani, the former Chief Executive Officer of Infosys is likely to join the firm’s Board. It’s a contentious period for the company marred by infighting between Board members..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Iran-Saudi to talk
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has announced that delegates from Saudi Arabia and Iran would soon engage in diplomatic talks. Iran and Saudi Arabia have never had friendly..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Iran’s nuclear program
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has announced that it will take Iran just five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment. The comments come in the heels of the US imposing fresh…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Philippines death toll
A Roman Catholic archbishop in Philippines has ordered the church bells to ring for 15 minutes to inspire citizens to stand up against the mounting violence in the country. The nation’s President..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Triple talaq banned
In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the instant triple talaq practiced among some Muslims in the country is unconstitutional. The Muslim family affairs in..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Trump’s future in doubt
Senate Majority leader, Mitch McConnell has privately expressed doubts on whether US President Donald Trump will be able to complete his full term. Media reports have confirmed that the relationship…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Fresh sanctions
The United States has imposed new sanctions on 10 companies and six individuals primarily from Russia and China. The nation has accused these entities and individuals of helping..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Utter chaos?
China has said that there would be “utter chaos” if India does not back down from the stand-off at the Doklam plateau. In June 2017, a skirmish broke out between Indian and Chinese troops at the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
South Korea-China trade woes
The unofficial Chinese ban on South Korean exports has significantly hit multiple industries in South Korea. China had earlier condemned South Korea hosting the Thaad defense missile..