Venus Upadhayaya
Reporter
Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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Modi-Led Alliance Set to Form India’s Next Government, With Narrower Victory Than Expected
Geo-political observers decode the election’s impact on India’s global strength.
2024 Polls in India: A Look at Electoral Democracy in the World’s Oldest City
June 1 was the last day of voting in India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency, the holy city of Varanasi, saw a steady stream of voters.
Amidst Crisis and Conflict in Burma, ‘Opportunist’ China Maintains Its Interests: Southeast Asia Analyst
China is working to protect its substantial investment in neighboring, war-torn Burma.
Ahead of India’s Last Voting Day, PM Modi’s Constituency Speaks Volumes about India’s ‘New Economy’: Analysts
Voting in the ancient holy city of Varanasi, the constituency of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, takes center stage as India’s elections wrap up.
Iran’s Khamenei Appoints VP Mokhber as Temporary President After Raisi’s Death
Mohammad Mokhber will preside over a temporary council and elections will be held within 50 days.
China’s New ‘5-Anti Campaign’ Will Further Purge Those Who Oppose Xi Jinping: China Analyst
In a redux of the infamous Mao-era campaign, Xi aims to sow division among CCP elites, in order to more easily purge their ranks, says a China expert.
Bomb Hoax at Hundreds of Delhi Area Schools Wednesday Sparks Panic, Conspiracy Concerns
Police suspect a conspiracy to cause panic and disruption in India’s capital.
UN Fails to Respond to Complaint Calling for Uniform Definition of Sharia in Light of Human Rights Violations
Submitted almost two months ago, the complaint by dozens of concerned citizens worldwide has not received an acknowledgment.
As India Votes, a Strong Govt. and a Strong Opposition Are Vital to Its Democratic Health: Analysts
India needs to elect a strong majority, say election analysts. But just as important to this young democracy is developing a culture of strong opposition.
Scenes From Chaos: A Journalist Recounts Her Escape From Kabul
Indian journalist Nayanima Basu recalls a harrowing adventure in her newly-released book.
