A celebration of South Asian heritage and a renewed commitment to social impact
The region can be referred to as a cluster of food nations that are consistently ranking among the best in the world for their culinary traditions.
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Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties
Politics in the region, the writer says, is rarely about policies alone—it is about identity, history, and belonging.
Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya; she hails India’s support during economic crisis
EAM Jaishankar said they discussed India’s continued support to Sri Lanka and ways to strengthen cooperation in education and capacity building.
Explainer: How India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka can still make the Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Pakistan and Bangladesh are out of contention and at the bottom of the standings with two points each.
Gen-Z discontent in Asia can affect geopolitical shifts
Although the protests—Sri Lanka's Aragalaya protests, Bangladesh's 2024 July uprising, Nepal's Gen-Z revolution and Indonesia's anti-corruption protests— differ in their…
Six suspected Sri Lankan underworld gang members arrested in Kathmandu
Police confirmed that all six suspects are members of the notorious Sri Lankan underworld gang led by Kehelbaddara Padme, involved in drug trafficking and organised crime from…
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya eyes stronger cooperation with China
During her visit to Beijing this week, PM Amarasuriya attended the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women and had meetings with President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese officials,…
One in eight children has experienced sexual abuse in South Asia, new survey report says
Report cautions that the true prevalence could be significantly higher because of underreporting and gaps in available data.
From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu—Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?
Beyond South Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines have been gripped by similar demonstrations.
Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh seeking to join RCEP
The RCEP currently consists of China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and all ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.