History
The Lost Traditions of Hithi Days: A Glimpse into Maldives’ Ramadan Festivities Before the 1960s
A royal Ramadan tradition rooted in Sufi practices, lost to reform and modernisation.
29 Mar, 5:00 PM
History
What's in a name: Maldives throughout millennia
A chronicle of designations from ancient Sanskrit to modern times.
28 Mar, 4:45 PM
An irresponsible “solution”: Malé City Council’s obsession with uprooting trees
Where shade once stood, only sun-baked concrete remains.
27 Mar, 7:41 PM
Russian ambassador's clash with ex-Maldives presidents lays bare geopolitical tightrope
The Maldives faces a delicate balancing act between principles and pragmatism.
27 Mar, 11:41 PM
“No one came illegally”: migrant extortion scandal exposes systemic failures
The Bangladesh High Commissioner called for reforms to address root causes.
26 Mar, 11:34 PM
Maldives confronts vaccine skepticism amid concern over young deaths
Cardiovascular disease is the real killer, doctors say.
25 Mar, 5:00 PM
