Author: Mahavir Sumila

A mass exodus of western OEMs from Russia triggered by sweeping sanctions imposed after that country’s invasion of Ukraine has given a powerful impetus for the automotive industry in Central Asia to expand production capacity. The increase in production will meet domestic demand for vehicles, as well as demand in Russia. Kazakhstan, the largest economy in the region, is on track to boost vehicle production fivefold to 500,000 units by 2026, according to Marat Karabaev, minister for Kazakh Industry and Infrastructure Development. Last year, Kazakhstan assembled more than 100,000 vehicles, the highest figure ever and 20% above that produced in…

Union says draft media law would facilitate government censorship and reverse hard-won media freedoms – but ministry insists it is just a proposal and it is seeking a stakeholders’ concensus. The Croatian Journalists’ Association, HND, strongly condemned on Thursday the draft media law, saying that it represented unprecedented state interference in journalistic freedoms and in journalistic self-regulation. The draft law, proposed by the Culture and Media Ministry, was not previously agreed on within the working group of which journalists were members, and was “slipped under the table”, the press conference heard. According to the HND, the draft law aims to…

The counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka’s deadliest terror attack. On April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday – a coordinated series of bombings ripped through Sri Lanka, targeting churches and luxury hotels. Over 260 people were killed, making it the deadliest terrorist attack ever suffered by Sri Lanka. The attack has continued to resonate in Sri Lankan society and politics, as the public demands to untangle questions of responsibility: Why was the attack not prevented, and what can be done to stop the…

Post making it to the Asian Tango Championship prelims in Bali earlier this year, Kruti Gandhi and Ajinkya Deshpande talk about how the dance form is evolving in India Tango is a dance form that is first felt in the heart then in the feet! Originating in the ports of Argentina and Uruguay, the dance form was once performed solely to entertain the elite class. What began as a dance of immigrants with musical influences from Africa and several parts of Europe, tango was pursued differently in each country. Since then, the dance form has come a long way, thanks to tango pioneers Gustavo Naveira…

On August 24, 2023, Kazakhstan-Singapore Business Council #KSBC Chairman Mr. Sultan Marenov hosted a prominent Kazakh entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Mr.Kenges Rakishev in Singapore and arranged a meeting with the Senior Managing Director of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Mr. Pol de Win. The parties discussed the opportunities for Kazakh companies to list on the SGX and raise capital for investment in the growing economy of Kazakhstan. SGX is one of the leading and recognizable exchanges in the world, and deepening cooperation with Kazakhstan will raise the awareness of potential investors. We look forward to continuing our discussion and establishing fruitful…

Not all dairy is created equally, meaning some forms of milk are better for women with PCOS than others. Dairy is a staple part of many people’s diets. But can these foods we love so much be making our PCOS worse? If you do an internet search for dairy, you will be sure to find conflicting viewpoints. Many women want to understand if avoiding dairy is required for hormonal balance and reversing PCOS. So, to answer all your questions, we turned to experts to know whether dairy is bad for a PCOS diet. Answering the same, Dr Rekha Radhamony, an Ayurveda…

Copenhagen (17/08 – 78) Kidnapping, intimidation, and blackmail are just some of the means used to hit enlistment quotas in Tajikistan. When conscription season comes around in Tajikistan, military recruiters begin resorting to desperate measures. Scooping young men off the streets in actions tantamount to kidnapping is standard. But that is just for starters. To pressure communities into giving up their sons, recruiters will disconnect the electricity, detain relatives, and shut down mosques. Eligible levees draw lots to decide who will be the one to hand themselves over. The hunting season for men of draft age, which applies to people…

Work on the one-way road was completed on Saturday; it will open on Monday after consultation with the traffic police Following several appeals by local residents, the BMC has finally widened the station road at Malad West. Earlier in April, the BMC had cleared the encroachments on the road, known as Anand Road, after which work on widening it began. Work on the one-way road was completed on Saturday; it will open on Monday after consultation with the traffic police. In April, the P North Ward had demolished 19 shops and cleared an area of around 400 square metres. It helped widen…

India’s offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed to make the African Union (AU) a full member of the Group of 20, while also pitching his country as the solution to supply chain woes in advance of the bloc’s summit in New Delhi next month. “We have a vision of inclusiveness and with that vision, we have invited the African Union to become permanent members of the G20,” Modi said on Sunday as he addressed the Business 20 Summit in New Delhi days…

The Influence of EU Energy Policies on Slovakia’s Energy Market Transformation The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable energy policies and practices in recent years. These policies have had a significant impact on the energy markets of its member states, including Slovakia. The transformation of Slovakia’s energy market can be attributed to various EU directives and regulations, which have shaped the country’s energy landscape and pushed it towards a more sustainable and competitive future. One of the key drivers of change in Slovakia’s energy market has been the EU’s push for renewable energy sources. The…