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Why Jnanpith for Vairamuthu has sparked a Tamil literary revolt - Alka Dhupkar - TIMESOFINDIA.COM Mar 24, 2026, 00:14 IST IST The decision to confer the Jnanpith Award on Tamil lyricist-poet Vairamuthu has triggered an intense backlash. [1]

InterviewUyghur leader looks to Japan's Takaichi to help counter China pressure Zumretay Arkin warns of waning momentum in Europe; Beijing pushes 'ethnic unity' law Zumretay Arkin, vice president of the Munich-based World Uyghur Congress, spoke to Ni... [2]

Johannes Nugroho is a journalist and political analyst based in Surabaya, Indonesia. [3]

Yohanes Sulaiman is an Associate Professor in International Relations at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Indonesia. [4]

The second edition of the Thai Fight muaythai extravaganza took place at a temporary stage and boxing arena erected at Bali Hai Pier in south Pattaya on Friday, April 19. [5]

PoliticsEx-defense chief Nakatani to be Japan's adviser on human rights PM Kishida aims to address China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims Japan's former Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, center, in 2016. [6]

YANGON—Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein never seems to lack for ways to surprise people. He is constantly leaving observers wondering at his actions. [7]

RANGOON — Former political prisoner Than Htay walked into a small souvenir shop, hoping to catch a glimpse of the owner: a man once known in Burma as the Prince of Darkness. [8]

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[1] MM timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-23 · 38% match

Why Jnanpith for Vairamuthu has sparked a Tamil literary revolt

Why Jnanpith for Vairamuthu has sparked a Tamil literary revolt - Alka Dhupkar - TIMESOFINDIA.COM Mar 24, 2026, 00:14 IST IST The decision to confer the Jnanpith Award on Tamil lyricist-poet Vairamuthu has triggered an intense backlash.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-07 · 41% match

Uyghur leader looks to Japan's Takaichi to help counter China pressure

InterviewUyghur leader looks to Japan's Takaichi to help counter China pressure Zumretay Arkin warns of waning momentum in Europe; Beijing pushes 'ethnic unity' law Zumretay Arkin, vice president of the Munich-based World Uyghur Congress, spoke to Ni

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-19 · 38% match

Prabowo's quest for Indonesian greatness warps his diplomacy

Johannes Nugroho is a journalist and political analyst based in Surabaya, Indonesia.

[4] TH fulcrum.sg · 2024-07-29 · 44% match

Yohanes Sulaiman

Yohanes Sulaiman is an Associate Professor in International Relations at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Indonesia.

[5] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-05-02 · 42% match

Thai Fight provides spectacular finale for Songkran festival

The second edition of the Thai Fight muaythai extravaganza took place at a temporary stage and boxing arena erected at Bali Hai Pier in south Pattaya on Friday, April 19.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-11-08 · 41% match

Ex-defense chief Nakatani to be Japan's adviser on human rights

PoliticsEx-defense chief Nakatani to be Japan's adviser on human rights PM Kishida aims to address China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims Japan's former Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, center, in 2016.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-01-03 · 40% match

Analysis: Kowtowing to the ‘Prince of Evil’

YANGON—Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein never seems to lack for ways to surprise people. He is constantly leaving observers wondering at his actions.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-01-02 · 40% match

From Feared Burma Spymaster to Art Gallery Owner

RANGOON — Former political prisoner Than Htay walked into a small souvenir shop, hoping to catch a glimpse of the owner: a man once known in Burma as the Prince of Darkness.

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-08-24 · 40% match

Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun’s statement at UNSC Open Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace

Mizzima Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun of Myanmar addressed the United Nations Security Council on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace in New York on 21 August 2024. The following is his statement. Mr.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-01-06 · 40% match

President Criticized for Honoring Govt Soldiers Amid Ongoing Conflict

RANGOON —President U Htin Kyaw faced criticism after presenting awards for bravery to members of Burma’s military on Jan. 4, which marked the 69th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain.

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