Lighting the world: Diwali’s enduring message in a time of darkness

Sky’s the limit: Although fireworks have long been a tradition during the festival of Diwali, they are increasingly being replaced with greener options, such as digital light shows and drone displays. Photo: Suvan Chowdhury Pexels This week’s...

Madagascar revokes ousted president Rajoelina's nationality

Madagascar's new government has stripped ousted president Andry Rajoelina of his Malagasy nationality, according to media reports confirmed by RFI, 10 days after he was removed in a military takeover. The decision bars him from contesting future...

The best UK all-inclusive hotels and holiday deals for autumn 2025

An all-inclusive break might not be so far from home (Picture: Getty Images) As winter draws in, it’s normal to find ourselves yearning for a few days to slow down and recharge. That’s the beauty of an all-inclusive break — no decisions, no meal...

BORIS JOHNSON: Labour's hold on Caerphilly crumbled like the eponymous cheese. It's proof voters have taken a long, hard look at our beleaguered PM and seen what a lawyerly, weaselly shapeshifter he is

What was that? The Labour party on 11 per cent? In Caerphilly? When you look at the scale of the Government’s humiliation in this week’s by-election, you rub your eyes in disbelief. This is a seat that the Labour Party has held since the end of...

FO° Talks: Chagos and Diego Garcia: Understanding Colonialism, Displacement and Geopolitics

Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and political anthropologist and author David Vine explore the history, displacement and enduring struggle over the Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean that saw one of the most significant legal and...

From classroom to Kathak: Shika Harrypaul’s mission to bring Indian classical dance to South African schools

Monishka Govender|Published 13 minutes ago 6min FOR Shika Harrypaul, a Grade 6 teacher at Crawford International and a lifelong student of Kathak, the vision is clear: Indian classical dance should not only be taught, it should be valued as...

Payments Veteran Arun Kumar Urges Industry to Use AI to Speed Testing

After nearly two decades in the payments space, Arun Kumar is once again redefining how the industry thinks about payments. Known for his unique ability to connect technology and business in challenging times, Kumar has become the trusted name...

Global Recognition for Jiva Learning System — International Delegation Visits Jiva Public School

Faridabad :The global appeal of the Jiva Learning System continues to grow, as an international delegation comprising educators and psychologists from Poland and Japan visited Jiva Public School, Sector-21B, Faridabad, today. During their visit,...

The Dodo’s Second Coming

Socratic Dialogue If the new dodo is to survive, it must learn politics as swiftly as flight By Plutonix Two millennia ago, the philosopher Socrates walked the streets of Athens, questioning the nature of justice, virtue, and the good life. Had he...

Sovereignty vs. Safety: A Legal Inquiry into the Controversial Landing of the Malagasy Private Jet

Qs & As By Lex The arrival of a private jet carrying a prominent Malagasy businessman and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) amid a backdrop of political crisis and a de facto coup in Madagascar has thrust the Mauritian jurisdiction into a complex...

It Is Time to Reset the US-India Relationship

India’s challenges are also America’s challenges. It is vital that these two countries find ways to bolster each other By Anil Madan At the beginning of this month, nineteen members of the House of Representatives, all Democrats with no Republican...

The many faces of Diwali in foreign countries

Diwali is undoubtedly one of the most popular Indian festivals, loved by many and enjoyed by all. From colourful skies to a never-ending supply of sweets, it is hard not to like it when you are in India, and even harder not to miss it when you’re...

EXPLAINER: What to know about EPL trophy

President William Ruto receiving the EPL trophy at State House, Nairobi. Every May, as the English Premier League (EPL) season draws to an electrifying close, all eyes turn to one glittering symbol of triumph, the Premier League trophy. For...

'Five reasons why Keir Starmer has been a far worse Prime Minister than Liz Truss'

Starmer is worse than Truss, argues Aaron Newbury (Image: Getty) These days, the best way to ingratiate yourself into the social circles of the Westminster set has been to sneer at Liz Truss. Unsure of how to break the ice at a drinks reception?...

English Premier League Trophy lands in Nairobi ahead of weekend football matches

Football fever has gripped Nairobi following the arrival of the English Premier League (EPL) Trophy in Kenya ahead of this weekend’s football action. The gleaming silverware, one of the most recognized trophies in world sport, touched down in the...

UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025

From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism The latest list of...

After FIJ's Story, Nigerian Student Gets Mauritian Visa to Complete Studies at Middlesex University

Michael Adelani (pseudonym), a Nigerian law student at Middlesex University, Mauritius, has finally been granted a Mauritian visa. With this, the Nigerian whose status as a student of the school had been in doubt due to an expired visa in June...

The winter sun spots most wanted by Britons have 30°C highs and 'nothing but sunny skies'

British holidaymakers can't wait to escape the cold this year. As temperatures drop and days grow shorter across the UK, people are planning their getaways to sunnier shores, and there are plenty of destinations worth visiting. Searches for winter...

Listing Coastal South Africa: Meet the Agents Making Waves on South Africa’s Coastline

Every summer, as the year winds down, South Africans instinctively make their way to the coast. One could say it’s the ritual that marks both the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. From the golden beaches of Durban to the serene...

One year after, NSC leadership celebrates, recounts impacts, forsees brighter future

Exactly one year ago today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a landmark decision to scrap the Federal Ministry of Sports and reorganize the National Sports Commission (NSC), making it the nation’s apex sports body. This decision was widely...