Who Is Bashar al-Assad?
WEB DESK The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government Sunday December 8 brought to a dramatic end his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto power as his country fragmented…
Prof M S Swaminathan, End of an Era
By Andalib Akhter With demise of Professor Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, popularly known as M.S. Swaminathan, India has lost its legendary agricultural scientist and a key architect of the country’s ‘Green…
Waheeda Rehman, the Chaudhvin Ka Chand of Indian Cinema
Fans ki Duyaen Leti Ja, Ja Tujh ko Dada Saheb Phalke award mile —–Nirendra Dev / Andalib Akhter Legendary Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been nominated for this year’s Dada…
Bindeshwar Pathak; India’s Toilet Crusader
Obituary Pathak stood as a beacon of hope for countless individuals across India. His pioneering efforts in the realm of sanitation not only enhanced public health but also empowered marginalized…
Who is Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the Caretaker PM of Pakistan?
Senior Senator Anwar ul Haq Kakar, who has been appointed as the new caretaker prime minister of Pakistan, is a political heavyweight from Balochistan. He will be taking the government’s…
Who is Linda Yaccarino, the new CEO of Twitter?
Ms Linda Yaccarino (born 1962 or 1963) is an American media executive. She was the chair of advertising sales for NBC Universal. On May 12, 2023, Elon Musk announced that…
US: Arun Subramanian becomes first Indian-American to be Judge of Manhattan Court in New York
AMN Indian-American Arun Subramaniam has been confirmed as first South Asian District Judge for the Southern District of New York. In a tweet, Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer confirmed…
Anthony Albanese; From humble beginnings to prime ministership of Australia
He is still widely known by his childhood nickname, Albo. AMN / WEB DESK After 26 years in parliament and just six in government, Anthony Norman Albanese has led Labor…
Hungary elects Katalin Novak as first female President
AMN / WEB DESK Katalin Novak has taken over as the first female President of Hungary. Her predecessor, Janos Ader, greeted the new president at the entrance to the Sandor…
Who is Roberta Metsola, the new EU President
AMN/ WEB DESK On Tuesday January 19, EU lawmakers elected Roberta Metsola as President of the European Parliament until 2024, with 458 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won…