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75 years ago, Britain's plan for Pakistani and Indian independence left unresolved conflicts on both sides – especially when it comes to Kashmir

In 1947, the United Kingdom was exhausted. World War II had ravaged its military and economy, and anti-colonial movements had begun to challenge empires. Within the Indian subcontinent, the U.K. faced two powerful, seemingly irreconcilable nationalist movements: one calling for the creation of Pakistan, a homeland for the Muslims of…

The Conversation

Deepika Padukone or Mahira Khan: Who wore the black Pakistani sari better?

While Indian film actor is the queen of hearts in South Asia, her Pakistani counterpart, Mahira Khan also enjoys similar popularity. Both the actors are known for their fine performances on the silver screen and elegant sartorial picks off the screen. But recently, the two made news for wearing identical…

The Times of India

Science can clear the air for pollution policymakers

Together, satellite data, atmospheric-chemistry modelling and ground-based monitoring could help mitigate the South Asian air-pollution crisis.

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Sri Lanka syndrome: Is Bangladesh out of danger?

With global inflation rising and the fear of fuel and food crises looming large, clouds are gathering on the economic horizon of South Asian countries. Sri Lanka in particular remains mired in a crisis driven by a mix of high indebtedness, soaring inflation and poor economic management.

Bangkok Post

US Police Say Killings of 4 Muslim Men May Be Linked

Police in the US state of New Mexico said Saturday they are investigating the murders of three Muslim men that they suspect are related to a fourth homicide from last year. The Albuquerque police department said in a statement they had found the latest victim overnight Friday. They did not…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How can India leverage Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to further its interests?

About a month and a half before the next Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the work on finalising its agenda is picking up steam. Apart from being of interest as the high table of the world’s largest regional grouping by geographical size and population, the summit will be…

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South Asian Symphony Orchestra hopes to spread peace this weekend

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India tells United Nations it will make significant contributions to economic growth in Middle East and South Asia through I2U2

“We are confident that with I2U2, we will make significant contributions to energy security, food security and economic growth in the Middle East and South Asia,” Chargé d'affaires in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Ambassador R. Ravindra said.

The Hindu

BOI welcomes Hong Kong Economic and Trade office and Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), together with Ms. Ratchanee Wattanawisitporn, Executive Director of Foreign Investment Marketing Division, welcomed Mr. Sheung-Yuen Lee, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, and Mr. Peter Wong, Regional Director, South East Asia and South Asia, Hong…

Bangkok Post

Sri Lanka protesters vow will not let up until president, PM quit

Leaders of Sri Lanka's protest movement said on Sunday they would occupy the residences of the president and prime minister until they finally quit office, the day after the two men agreed to resign leaving the country in political limbo.

Reuters

BOI attends the grand opening of Alibaba's first data centre in Thailand

Mr. Narucha Ruchuphan, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), attended an event to mark the grand opening of Alibaba's first data centre in Thailand held at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok on 30 June 2022. Alibaba was represented by Mr. Selina Yuan, Vice President, Alibaba Group, and President, Alibaba…

Bangkok Post

Intensifying heat waves threaten South Asia’s struggling farmers – many of them women

Sitting in a semi-circle in the yard outside of a village school in Nepal, a group of farmers share their concerns about the future. They discuss how the rain is unreliable – droughts and floods are both becoming more common. The heat is overwhelming before the rains come.

The Conversation

Typhoid: S. Typhi is more drug-resistant

The antibiotic-resistant bacteria has spread globally nearly 200 times

The Hindu

India, Pakistan send help to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake

The two South Asian nations provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan where a powerful quake killed over 1,000.

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South Asia's record-breaking weather set to worsen as climate change brings more dangerous monsoon seasons

South Asia is home to millions of the most vulnerable people in the world and this year has become the embodiment of climate extremes and weather records. Scientists fear it will only get worse due to climate change.

Benzinga

Here's How Alibaba Is Reaping Benefits Of Overseas Infra Investments As Domestic Crackdowns Continue To Pinch

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), through its Pakistan e-commerce subsidiary Daraz, expanded its reach across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar, becoming South Asia's largest e-commerce company outside India,

The Conversation

UK work visa for elite graduates is exclusive and based on flawed assumptions

The UK government’s announcement of a new work visa option aimed at attracting top graduates has elicited some backlash because the list of eligible institutions features no universities from Africa, Latin America or South Asia. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko Mtshali asked Orla Quinlan, Director of Internationalisation at Rhodes University in…

Bangkok Post

Cooling down the hottest cities needs momentum

Extreme heat is having its moment in the sun. This year's headlines have been as relentless as the temperatures: "Spain endures record heatwave," "Devastating heatwave in South Asia," "Texas shatters heat record," "Can you even call deadly heat 'extreme' anymore?"

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India a global security power: U.S. top diplomat

‘I spoke to the Congress yesterday [June 8], and they want to talk about the India relationship because they see this is the anchor in the Indo Pacific. This is the way that we guarantee security, not only for Asia, but for the United States and for the rest of…

Al Jazeera

South Asia protests over prophet remarks by India’s BJP officials

Thousands of Muslims in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan rally over derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad by BJP members.

The Hindu

A ‘silver’ moment to propel a Bay of Bengal dream

After 25 years, BIMSTEC can do much better as a grouping, addressing shortcomings in trade and connectivity

WEKU

Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures

The latest obsessions in America's wellness craze are rooted in South Asian practices. Industry leaders who grew up with those rituals are caught between joy and a battle against cultural erasure.

The Hindu

Northeast’s neighbours India’s most trusted global partners: Jaishankar

Association with Japan, ASEAN underlined at the NADI3 Asian Confluence River Conclave in Guwahati

The Hindu

India’s GDP to take a big hit due to pandemic-linked learning losses for students: ADB study

The decline would be the highest among those of South Asian countries, say analysts

Chicago Sun-Times

Climate change means South Asia’s devastating heat wave a ‘sign of things to come,’ scientists warn

It made the intense heat sweeping through India and Pakistan 30 times more likely to occur — and future warming would make heat waves more common and hotter.

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