India must take the lead in South Asia
With the privilege of being the region’s largest economy by far comes the power to make a difference.
Tag: South Asia
Remembering a beloved South Asia security studies guru
Professor Stephen Philip Cohen, pioneer of South Asian security studies, who passed away on Oct 28 in the United States, will be remembered with affection and respect across a region that he explored and researched for more than 50 years.
Monsoon rains kill scores in South Asia
At least eight people were killed when a house collapsed in northern India following heavy monsoon rain which has left more than 85 dead across South Asia, officials said Monday.
Why governments criticise China and then sign deals with Beijing
There is growing anxiety about the increased Chinese footprint in South Asia and Africa within the strategic community in the West and India.
Arif Alvi is elected new Pakistan president
A senior leader of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, was elected as the new president.
How does the world’s second most populous nation speak?
According to the largest language census in India, which took authorities seven years to complete, 19,569 different languages or dialects were described as a “mother tongue” by some 1.21 billion people in the country.
Who needs football? Cricket has a billion fans, survey finds
World Cup is attracting viewers across the planet but cricket has a huge audience too.
Historic cricket match to boost ties with Afghanistan
Modi hopes a cricket match between India and Afghanistan would strengthen ties.
Girls skip school during periods
More than a third of girls in South Asia miss school during their periods, often because they lack access to toilets or pads, and receive no education about menstruation before reaching puberty.
Phnom Penh inaugurates Olympic Forum
A two-day regional Olympic forum is inaugurated at the Sokha Hotel.
Building bridges to South Asia
Tourism sector aims to bolster the number of flights connecting the kingdom to the South Asian giant countries.
