Stories about South Asia from September, 2007
Sri Lanka: Failed States and Colonialism
Tiny Little Fractures on the case for colonialism resting on claims of a failed state.
Nepal: Protests and Indian Idol
A controversy erupts as an Indian RJ makes derogatory remarks about the Indian Idol winner who is of Nepali origin. United We Blog! has insight and perspective.
Pakistan: Musharraf in uniform
All Things Pakistan on the Supreme Court ruling that Musharraf will be allowed to contest the upcoming elections in uniform.
India: Lesbians and Values
Confessions From The Closet writes blogging about being a lesbian and a few harsh comments.
Maldives: Facebook and blogs used to organize vigil to remember torture victim
On 19 September 2003 a conflict among some inmates of Maafushi Jail in the Maldives led to 12 of them being isolated from their cells. Among the isolated was Hassan Evan Naseem, a 19 year-old boy imprisoned because of drug-related charges. Evan insisted that he was not part of the...
Sri Lanka: Vehicle Art
Cerno has pictures of vehicle art in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: Technology and Burma
LIRNEasia on technology giving the world a rare view of Myanmar's rage.
Bangladesh: Burma and Religion
Sadiq Alam on the situation in Burma. “Religious and Spiritual moral standpoint has given rise to many changes in human history in terms of revolutionary changes and justice.”
India: Elasticities of Corruption
Urbanomics on the elasticities of corruption and the consequences of regulation.
India: In Ladakh
Feringhee has snippets from her stay in Ladakh. From Yaks to shopkeepers.
Chak De India – Go For It India
Chak De India (Go For it India) is a Bollywood film that was released last month, and what an impact the film has on the pysche of Indians. In India Chak De India has become a magic mantra of sorts and Indian business schools are thinking of including the film...
India: Cricket and Journalism
Falstaff isn't amused with an article in the NY Times about cricket, Twenty20 and India.
India, Burma: No Comment
Sepia Mutiny on India being rather quiet on the issue of the pro-democracy protests in Burma.
India: Cricket and Religion
A comment by a Pakistani Cricket player doesn't sit well with Indian Muslims.
Sri Lanka: UN International Day of Peace
Sarvodaya on a Peace Walk in Trincomallee to mark UN International Day of Peace.
Pakistan: Trams in Karachi
Light Within has a wonderful post on the trams in Karachi, which are no longer around.
Bangladesh: Blogging Ramadan
Sadiq Alam rounds up posts on personal experiences during Ramadan on the blogosphere.
India: Adam's Bridge, Infrastructure, Government and Religion
The Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project proposes cutting through a formation known as Adam's Bridge or Rama Setu. Even as the environmental implications of such a project are being discussed, along its economic viability, the debate has been focused on the nature of Adam's Bridge. Is it a geological formation, or...
Pakistan: Twenty20 Finals
Twenty20 couldn't have had a more spectacular final match. All Things Pakistan has an interesting comment thread on the India-Pakistan match.
Nepal: Indian Yoga Guru and Media
United We Blog! on the issue of an Indian Yoga Guru's trip to India, and the immature handling of issues pertaining to Nepal by the Indian Media.
India: Twenty20 and Cricket Fans
The Twenty20 format of Cricket seems to be winning over new fans, as Chronicus Skepticus takes to the game.
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