Lessons for India in ruckus over AUKUS

In a clear sign that it was not letting go of the issue, France ratcheted up its criticism of the triad of United States, United Kingdom and Australia over the nuclear submarine deal that killed a EUR 56 billion deal which Australia had signed with France over two years ago. Usin...

“Time for India to speak up against human rights violations in Myanmar”

Ever since the military coup on February 1 that displaced the elected government of Aung San Suu Kii, Myanmar has been in the grip of widespread protests and a nationwide civil disobedience campaign that the military has tried to crush firmly. But though nearly 200 persons have b...

ITE HCMC all set to celebrate its 15th anniversary

To celebrate its 15th-year milestone, the International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is introducing a bundle of new features and special highlights to make the annual event an even more spectacular one for the expected record-high attendance.

India’s Stance on Refugees

India hosts the largest population of refugees in all of South Asia. At the end of 2016, there were 207,070 persons of concern in India, out of whom 197,851 were refugees and 9,219 were asylum seekers. As per the Global Trends report on Forced Displacement in 2016, published by t...

India’s Rohingya policy criticised by the UN

While the United Nations Human Rights Council describes the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar as typical ‘ethnic cleansing’, India's stand regarding the minority refugees also attracts criticism.

Atrocities against Rohingya Muslims continue, salvation not in sight

It has been nothing but a witch-hunt that has left the Rohingya Muslims homeless having had to flee Myanmar over the past 10 days. Reportedly, more than 140,000 Rohingya Muslims had to flee the Burmese territory to survive the ordeals of a seeming exodus.

Interview with Shankar Prasad Adhikari

Nay Pyi Daw chronicle – The white elephants

Yangon is not the capital of Myanmar; Nay Pyi Daw is. The Uppatasanti Pagoda a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is also famous for its white elephants.

Five places to go SCUBA diving in Asia

Not so far from home, these destinations in Asia are popular sites for SCUBA diving. With rich marine biodiversity and pristine environs around, these islands are a diver's haven.

Myanmar and Thailand launches ‘Two Countries – One Destination’ campaign

Indian travellers have more to experience as a new campaign combining both Thailand and Myanmar during one holiday woo leisure travellers worldwide.

Indians still pay bribes for basic services

Progress in sustainable development goals in India could be severely affected, warns a global anti-graft watchdog as the country tops in terms of bribery rate in the Asia-Pacific region.

Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago now more accessible

Mergui Archipelago, comprising of more than 800 pristine islands, is getting more accessible. Growing number of tour operators and some new accommodation options makes it easier than ever for travellers to experience one of the most beautiful places on the planet.