Why is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani winning South Asian hearts across the globe?
The answer: with iconic Bollywood references, hilarious memes and great policies.
South Asia
‘Dear ChatGPT, I’m falling apart’: Many South Asians are turning to AI for their therapy needs
In a society used to repressing emotions, AI chatbots seem like the perfect way to vent your feelings without worry or judgment.
The next challenge
Pakistan has to be prepared to deal with a multi-front situation which means on the defence, economic and diplomatic fronts as well as in efforts to maintain national unity and…
Troubled waters: Dawn
South Asia’s waters are a common, shared resource, and must be distributed justly and equitably for the well-being of its people.
What role can Bangladesh play in securing peace in South Asia?
Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.
Leaders and experts urge Nepal to push for bigger space in relations with India
The comment comes amid the souring of India’s relations with some of its neighbours including Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
We don’t want to see another war: The Daily Star
It is imperative that both governments urgently pull back from the brink, heed international calls for restraint, and engage in direct talks to defuse tensions.
In the shadows of terrorism
Any potential India-Pakistan conflict is undesirable both for Nepal and the region.
Press freedom in South Asia faces steep decline
Between 2024 and 2025, at least 250 violations of media rights were recorded in the region. A total of 69 journalists were jailed or detained, while 20 lost their lives in the…
The language of oppression against women
Patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised. Sometimes, it enters quietly, through questions posed at the dinner table or through softly spoken reprimands. It wears the…