What’s in a Menon? A Storm in a Sworn Name
The three-word surname that has Kerala's political class spinning, and what it quietly reveals about identity, theatre, and the anxieties of a brand-new government.ON...
When Governments Actually Work: The UAE’s Quiet Revolution
I have lived in the UAE for 35 years. I came from Kerala, a state where getting a single government document stamped can consume...
Hajj 2026: Saudi Unleashes AI Mega-Operation for Pilgrims
With the Day of Arafah just six days away, Saudi Arabia is now running full-scale operations to receive what could be the largest Hajj...
Why Congress Should Consider Priyanka Gandhi for Kerala Chief Minister
The Congress party in Kerala stands at a historic moment. After years in opposition, the UDF has returned to power with authority, momentum, and...
From ancient terraces to tourist trail: Jazan’s mountain coffee farms find new life
JAZAN, Saudi Arabia - Â High in the terraced mountains of southwest Saudi Arabia, farmers have been growing coffee the same way for the better...
A Billion-Dirham Bet on Tomorrow: UAE’s Bold Industrial Gambit
The UAE has always matched vision with action. But the announcement of a Dh1 billion national fund, approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...