NoMindBhutan: Young innovators driving Bhutan’s AI revolution

NoMindBhutan, the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, is charting a new path for innovation. Founded by a group of undergraduate students from Gyelpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), NoMindBhutan hopes to put Bhutan on the global AI map. The company has already developed two AI products. Its flagship offering, Nola, is a sophisticated chatbot […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek: What You Need to Know

Are you craving adventure in the heart of the Himalayas? The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek offers you the perfect opportunity to explore one of the most breathtaking trekking regions in Nepal. Whether you’re an avid trekker or a beginner, this journey promises stunning landscapes, an unforgettable cultural experience, and, of course, awe-inspiring views of […]

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New Jersey General Assembly Honors Bangladeshi Journalist Karamot Ullah Biplob

Paterson, NJ : The New Jersey General Assembly has honored Bangladeshi journalist Karamot Ullah Biplob for his reporting and research on climate change. On Monday, January 20, 2024, in Paterson City, Senator Benjie E. Wimberly presented Mr. Biplob with the award. A report written by General Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin cited the impact of climate […]

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Security forces raid in Chhattisgarh, 20 Maoists killed

At least 20 Maoist rebels have been killed in a gunfight in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh during a security operation. Home Minister Amit Shah has called the operation by the security forces against the Maoist rebels a major success. They were killed in a gunfight in the state’s Gariaband district on Monday night, Chhattisgarh […]

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India’s ambition to become the backbone of the global economy is fading

At the moment, one dollar is equal to 86.54 Indian rupees. A couple of days ago, the figure had reached 87 rupees. The rupee is gradually weakening against the dollar. The price is falling sharply. The question is, why? What are the reasons behind this decline? In 2014, the price of one dollar was 61 […]

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Afghanistan Must Not Be Forgotten: Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed that Afghanistan should not be overlooked. In his remarks, Lavrov noted the United States’ continued interest in Afghanistan, adding that the US seeks to reclaim military equipment left behind in the country. He further claimed that the US seeks to maintain its influence in Afghanistan by leveraging neighboring […]

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Pakistan says it has agreed $1 billion loan with two Middle East banks

Pakistan has agreed terms for a $1 billion loan with two Middle Eastern banks at a 6%-7% interest rate, its Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters on Tuesday, as the South Asian country looks for more financing. “With two institutions we have now gone forward in signing up the term sheet – one bilateral and […]

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China Keen To Seize Afghanistan’s “Chicken Neck”; Here’s What Makes Wakhan Corridor Desirable For PLA

A narrow strip of land hemmed in by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, the Wakhan Corridor, is a product of the 19th-century ‘Great Game’ between the British Indian Empire and Tsarist Russia. However, this remote part of Afghanistan, officially controlled by the Taliban, is fast becoming strategically important for China, which is negotiating […]

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Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to minus 2% in December

Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation dropped to minus 2% year-on-year in December after easing to minus 1.7% in November, official data showed on Tuesday, as the country posted a strong rebound from its worst financial crisis in decades. The National Consumer Price Index captures broad retail price inflation and is released with a lag of […]

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