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Bridges or bargains? Examining India and China’s infrastructure expansion in South Asia

Written by Bharadaz Uday Hazarika

2 days ago

An interview with Prava Baral on Nepali literature and empowering women’s voices

Written by Sangita Swechcha

3 days ago

The perils of pinkwashing: Why India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ is no victory for feminism

Written by GV South Asia

5 days ago

Pahalgam attack raises tensions between India and Pakistan amid disinformation surge

Written by Ramna Saeed

2 weeks ago

Stories about South Asia

The fight for abortion rights in Sri Lanka

A proposed amendment to the British colonial-era abortion laws is far too narrow

Written by GroundViews

2 weeks ago

A political battle over India’s holy rivers

Indian populist leaders push a narrative that fuses religion, politics, and environmental issues.

Written by Civic Media Observatory

2 weeks ago

From Uganda to Sri Lanka: The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and freedom

An interview with Time100's Rosanna Flamer-Caldera and Frank Mugisha

Written by Forus

3 weeks ago

Pakistani survivor of Morocco boat tragedy speaks out amid rising illegal migration trends

‘No dream Is worth this nightmare.’

Written by Ramna Saeed

3 weeks ago

The Garo tribe are stewards of the forest in India's Meghalaya hills

The community employs traditional practices to protect and care for their forests

Written by Biswash Chepang

4 weeks ago

Kathmandu, Nepal's liquid landscape: Hiti Pranali water heritage

Research maps network of ancient water canals that still function despite urban pressure

Written by Nepali Times

13 April 2025

How China’s model of internet censorship is getting traction in Asia: Interview with ARTICLE 19 researchers

Cybersecurity is reframed as regime security under the banner of sovereignty

Written by Filip Noubel

12 April 2025

China makes inroads into electric transportation in Nepal

Electric buses and two-wheelers could be a better investment than traditional EVs

Written by Sonia Awale, Qian Sun

11 April 2025

Toxic masculinity: Global narratives of control

We examine two key narratives shaping the debate around what many consider “men's and women's roles in society."

Written by Civic Media Observatory

8 April 2025

Geopolitics of energy in Nepal: Balancing India, China, and the US

Nepal could become an energy powerhouse in South Asia

Written by GV South Asia

8 April 2025

The Rohingya crisis is pushing biodiversity to the brink in Bangladesh

An estimated 1,337 hectares of forest has been converted to settlements since 2017

Written by Zulker Naeen

6 April 2025

Pathibhara Temple Cable Car Project: Protecting Indigenous rights versus development in Nepal

Critics argue that these infrastructure projects benefit investors — not locals

Written by Biswash Chepang

5 April 2025

Q&A: Meet Shakuntala Marndi, Santali-language activist and Wikimedian

A mother tongue is deeply connected to one's identity, self-expression, and individuality

Written by Amrit Sufi

28 March 2025

The controversy over grasslands in eastern Sri Lanka

The land allocation for both the grassland and the paddy fields remains a contentious issue

Written by GroundViews

28 March 2025

Versatile bamboo reduces climate risk in Nepal

Bamboo forests are saving mountain villages from floods and landslides

Written by Nepali Times

23 March 2025

Balochistan’s unrest escalates as separatists hijack passenger train in Pakistan

In 2024, the country witnessed 1099 attacks, resulting in 1,081 deaths

Written by Ramna Saeed

19 March 2025

The story of Nepal's enigmatic rudraksha seeds through photos

The rudrakshas from Nepal are in high demand in India and China

Written by Sanjib Chaudhary

17 March 2025

How the Income Tax department’s actions undermine India’s democratic foundations

Agencies thats have criticized the ruling BJP party have been targeted

Written by Kanav Narayan Sahgal

16 March 2025

The hidden cost of water scarcity in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

The Rohingya refugee's growing demand for water has further intensified the crisis.

Written by Zulker Naeen

7 March 2025

Introducing Nepali literature to global audiences: An interview with Mahesh Paudyal

Shining a light on Nepali Literature’s international presence

Written by Sangita Swechcha

6 March 2025

USAID suspension has far-reaching impacts in South Asia

The aid pause has left thousands of workers jobless and essential services suspended

Written by Rezwan

6 March 2025

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