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Traveling while African and trying to appease the visa gods
I had spent close to a week in Bangladesh presenting and participating in the Dhaka Literature Festival in November 2015. After the trip...

RCS Ottawa
Oct 1, 2016
India made the biggest leap in global competitiveness - WEF
In the World Economic Forum's 2016-17 rankings, Asia’s third-largest economy ranked 39th among 138 countries. Last year, it was at 55....

RCS Ottawa
Sep 28, 2016
Only half of Africa's citizens trust their national electoral commissions
In African elections, discontent is the new frontrunner. At a time when more than two dozen nations are holding elections in 2016 and...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 28, 2016


Railways introduce surge pricing: An unpleasant gift by Modi govt before festive season
Already dealing with the rising price of essential commodities, the latest decision by the Railway Ministry to introduce flexi fare...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 8, 2016


UK's life after Brexit will be absolutely splendid?
Following the country’s brave, momentous decision to leave the European Union, the brilliant post-Brexit future is beginning to come into...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 4, 2016


Bharat Bandh today: What will function, what will not
The Left-affiliated central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike on September 2 to protest against ‘anti-labour policies’ of...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 2, 2016
John Kerry travels to Kenya, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, on August 22 to meet with President Kenyatta to discuss regional...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 23, 2016


SELF-DRIVING CARS WILL IMPROVE OUR CITIES, IF THEY DON'T RUIN THEM
Incredibly, we might actually get a chance at a do-over — of our cities, our fossil fuel dependence, and the social contract with...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 21, 2016


New book by the Commonwealth offers the inside track on public sector reforms
New book by the Commonwealth offers the inside track on public sector reforms in more than a dozen countries. Drawing on the experiences...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 19, 2016


Commonwealth forum advances innovation and integrity in public service
If the world is to achieve ambitious goals to end poverty, reduce inequality and combat climate change, increased focus must be placed on...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 18, 2016


The Commonwealth can be a ‘pathfinder for the rest of the world’
Governments should adopt new and creative ways of governing in order to overcome concerns such as climate change and slow economic...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 18, 2016


To avoid another Brexit let’s stop treating citizenship as a birthright
Somewhere in the depths of the messy and multi-directional fallout of Brexit, an interesting counter-trend is crystallizing. Even as...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 18, 2016


What people think Modi should speak about on (India's) Independence Day - Aug 16
The Independence Day address has been a unique platform for Prime Ministers. It gave them the grandest of stands in the country from...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 15, 2016


Zambia Commonwealth Observer Group issues interim findings
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania says that the...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 14, 2016
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit India for three days
NEW DELHI: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will arrive in India on Friday on a three-day visit starting from Goa, the venue for the...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 12, 2016
The Queen inspires new hub for Commonwealth organisations
The atmosphere was full of comradery and optimism today as The Queen shook hands with athletes, young people, High Commissioners and...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 11, 2016
The surprisingly simple economic case for giving refugees cash, not stuff
Andrew Harper has a staff of 600, a budget of more than $280 million,and an office littered with color-coded maps marked by hand-drawn...

RCS Ottawa
Aug 9, 2016
Africans did not benefit much from Africa’s economic boom in the last decade
MORE MONEY MORE PROBLEMS Over the course of the last decade, Africa has witnessed immense economic growth with peak commodity prices and...

RCS Ottawa
Jul 7, 2016
Technology developed in Africa is helping Venezuelans keep their election fair
Ahead of Venezuela’s pivotal parliamentary elections on Dec. 6, journalists and civil groups deployed digital tools developed in Africa...

RCS Ottawa
Jul 7, 2016
Involuntary Migration
The World Economic Forum's - Global Risks Report for 2016 predicts that there will be a lot of impacts to migration of people in the...

RCS Ottawa
Jul 7, 2016
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