Mobocracy in Haryana
At least 31 people have died in the violence that erupted at Panchkula town after religious leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim…
Imagining Infosys
Nandan Nilekani has confirmed that he will be re-joining Infosys in the capacity of non-executive Vice Chairman. Infosys is one…
No Hajj for Qatar
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has de facto been cancelled for Qatari citizens and residents. This is due to the impasse…
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…
Has Shinawatra fled?
Yingluck Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, may have fled the nation in a bid to escape a guilty…
Samsung heir jailed
Lee Jae-yong, the acting chairman of Samsung and the heir to the billion dollar conglomerate has been held guilty of…
Iran-Saudi to talk
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has announced that delegates from Saudi Arabia and Iran would soon engage in diplomatic talks.…
Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty.” A nine-judge…
Abolishing Brazil’s reserve
Brazil has announced that it will be abolishing a vast reserve in the Amazon to allow mining in the region.…
Nilekani returns
Nandan Nilekani, the former Chief Executive Officer of Infosys is likely to join the firm’s Board. It’s a contentious period…