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The neighbourhood’s concerns: The China factor and the South Asian eye on India polls

Five countries in South Asia are electing new governments this year. Among them is India, which has been competing with China for a larger share of influence in the region.

Newslaundry · May 28, 2024

South Asia Endures Devastating Heatwave Impacting Daily Life

South Asia faces a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring, leading to health risks, school closures, and work disruptions.

Top 10 Best Dressed Men In South Asia

Explore the top 10 best-dressed men and women in South Asia, from Bollywood actors to cricket icons, showcasing diverse and stylish fashion trends.

Climate crisis made crippling April heatwave in South Asia 45 times more likely: Scientists

Longest heatwave in Bhubaneswar since 1969 impacts health, livelihoods, and highlights the urgent need for climate action

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Manipur violence accounted for 97% of displacements in South Asia in 2023: Report

New report reveals 69,000 displacements in South Asia due to conflict, with Manipur violence accounting for 67,000

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

MotoGP set to drop India from 2024 calendar, to be replaced by Kazakhstan

The championship made a much-anticipated visit to Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of Delhi last year as part of its expansion in South Asia, with the race running smoothly despite several hiccups and visa issues in the run-up to the event.

Motorsport · May 13, 2024

MotoGP set to drop India from 2024 calendar; Kazakhstan to replace it

Autosport · May 13, 2024

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The paradox of India’s global rise, its regional decline

One of the deeply perplexing paradoxes of contemporary Indian foreign policy is that a globally rising India is also a regionally declining power

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

Kempegowda International Airport named best regional airport in India and south Asia

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Exploring The Top 10 Global Political Powerhouses

Learn about the top 10 global players - United States, China, Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Japan, India, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.

Why does South Asia have the world’s worst air pollution?

Smog-ridden cities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the poorest air quality last year, says report.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2024

Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Young men from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are on the front lines of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024

Up to civil society to bring about change, says Aakar Patel

Author Aakar Patel advocates for a more open and outward-looking South Asia in the face of democratic challenges.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

The improbable victory over smallpox holds lessons for health threats in 2024

Physician Céline Gounder traveled to India and Bangladesh to bring back unheard stories from the eradication of smallpox, many from health workers whose voices have been missing from the record.

WEKU · Mar 18, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Karnataka’s economic engine not geographically balanced, says chairman of CII Karnataka

Karnataka makes a significant contribution to the country’s GDP, yet the State’s economic engine has not been geographically balanced, said N. Venu, MD & CEO, India & South Asia, Hitachi Energy. “Despite Karnataka’s significant growth and contribution to the GDP, its economic engine has not been geographically balanced, and the…

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2024

Are snakebites rising in South Asia — and what’s responsible?

A study from Sri Lanka suggests climate change will spark a rise in the numbers of people receiving snakebites.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2024

Surajkund Crafts Mela 2024: How to reach, what to buy and eat

The ongoing Surajkund Mela is offering a plethora of activities and attractions for attendees. The 37th edition of the event is a grand celebration of culture, heritage, and the convergence of India's top artists. Organised by the Haryana Tourism Department at Surajkund, this fair offers a wide array of attractions…

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2024

Cause of Parkinson's disease among youngsters identified

A new study published in the journal, Movement Disorders has identified key genes that raise the risk of Parkinson's disease in young Indians. The study has been done by Parkinson's Research Alliance of India (PRAI) and MedGenome, a global genomics company in South Asia. This is the first of its…

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The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024

From South Asia to Mexico, from slave to spiritual icon, this woman's life is a snapshot of Spain's colonization – and the Pacific slave trade history that books often leave out

Jan. 5, 2024, marked 336 years since the passing of an extraordinary woman you have probably never heard of: Catarina de San Juan.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Indian economy outperforming peers; projected to grow at 6.2% in 2024: United Nations

“India is projected to grow at 6.2% in 2024, supported by robust domestic demand and strong growth in the manufacturing and services sectors,” the United Nations has said. The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report, launched on January 4, said that gross domestic product in South Asia…

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Bhutan to have 1,000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’

Bhutan's King announces plans to build a massive "international city" in 1,000 sq. km. area, connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia.

Salon · Dec 12, 2023

Flooding linked to 150,000 infant deaths

New research links more than 150,000 infant deaths to 30 monsoons in the South Asian country

The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023

India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas

If India does not take innovative measures, there is a good chance that it will be geopolitically locked in within an unfriendly South Asia

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Maski that unmasked the mysterious Devanampiye and established him as Emperor Ashoka

Devanampiye and Piyadasi (meaning ‘Devanampriya’ and ‘Priyadarshi’ in Sanskrit and ‘beloved of the gods’ and ‘one with a benevolent gaze’ in English) were the two names that were widely referred to, either separately or together, in the ancient inscriptions and Buddhist literature found across South Asia. Since nobody could authentically…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2023

Milestone for LGBTQ+ rights as Nepal hosts South Asia's first trans marriage

Nepal has registered its first LGBTQ+ marriage in what is being hailed as a victory for transgender and same-sex couples in conservative South Asia.

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