Stories about South Asia from March, 2008
Bhutan: Elections!
Visit Bhutan on the first National Elections in Bhutan – with pictures from the author's polling station.
Pakistan: Change!
The Pakistan Policy Blog notes the hectic pace of developmets in Pakistan – a new Prime Minister and the reshuffling of Pakistan Army top Brass.
Pakistan: Mush and Clinton
Five Rupees draws parallels between the careers of Musharraf in Pakistan and Clinton in the US – and says it's time for them to bid their farewells.
Nepal: Beating up a monk
Feringhee witnesses the beating up of pro-Tibet protesters in Nepal.
Pakistan: To Delhi
Jahane Rumi writes a wonderful piece – reflecting on Delhi, its history and people.
World Water Day Ripples Across Videos.
Every year since the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, on March 22nd has been the World Water Day. In addition, this year it is the United Nation´s International Year of Sanitation and people from all over have started taking action through their video cameras, raising awareness at the importance of this finite resource.
Maldives: Living with contaminated groundwater
As the world observed World Water Day on March 22, issues concerning sanitation and access to safe water were discussed and debated in the media. This year’s theme for WWD...
India: Between Tibet and China
Over the past few day the focus of the international community is on Tibet and Chinese Government's handling of the uprising, but over in India there has been quite a...
UAE: Labour Riot
The Emirates Economist links to several news sources about a massive labour riot in the United Arab Emirates, over the increasing cost of living.
Sri Lanka: Agriculture and Policy
Perceptions explores how flawed agricultural policies in Sri Lanka have had an impact on other aspects of the economy in the country.
Nepal: Independence, Autonomy and Tibet
Bahas on the politics of Independence, Autonomy and the Dalai Lama, and the issue of Tibet as it emerges in South Asia.
Bangladesh: Cartoonist released
Unheard Voices announces the release of the cartoonist Arif, after six months of being detained.
India: A petition for Tibet
Sacred Media Cow is running a petition against Chinese excesses to control Tibetan protests.
Sri Lanka: Remembering Arthur C Clarke
The death of Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - 2008) has many people - some who are ardent enthusiasts of science fiction, and others who know of him blogging about their reflections on the man. From a fleeting glimpse, to an incidental conversation, Clarke is remembered fondly by many Sri Lankan bloggers as a visionary and a futurist. The British author moved to Sri Lanka in 1956 and lived there ever since.
India: Standardization and Sri Lanka
Reality Check India takes a closer look at the “standardization system” instituted in Sri Lanka in the 1970s and warns of its hidden dangers.
India: Shariah and the West
Indian Muslims Blog comments on the idea of Shariah laws in the West.
Sri Lanka: Arthur C Clarke
Gallicissa on the death of Arthur C Clarke – who lived in Sri Lanka from 1956 till his death in 2008.
Bangladesh: The promise of America
Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying writes on the promise of America as articulated by Obama.
South Asia: Talking about abuse
Out Against Abuse asks why discussing the issue of domestic violence is so taboo, especially in the South Asian community.
Pakistan: Cementing Democracy
Pak Tea House on why democracy isn't assured by just an election, but takes strong institutions and a lot of time.
Nepal: On King Mahendra
Nepali Netbook on the legacy of King Mahendra – a reflection of the historical context of domestic and international affairs of Nepal.
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