Stories about South Asia from April, 2008
Pakistan: A street's name
All Things Pakistan on the delightful nomenclature of streets in Islamabad.
Nepal: Democracy Day
United We Blog! on the second Loktantra (Democracy) Day in Nepal, marking a year of the April Revolution.
Bangladesh: An Obama for Bangladesh?
Unheard Voices wonders if there is an Obama like person who could change the face of politics in Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka: Rice, Wheat and the Food Crisis
South Asia Biz on how changing food habits can help overcoming the food crisis in Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh: Global food crisis
E-Bangladesh on the rising food crisis across the world and the possible reasons behind it.
India: A different tax for women?
Ultra Voilet from India makes a case for women to be taxed differently by the government.
Nepal: US Elections and Immigrants
Nepal Monitor on the influence of immigrants on the US presidential elections.
India: A Goddess in Mumbai
A photo essay on Mumbai Magic – “In Mumbai, a small community from Andhra Pradesh worships the Goddess Mariamman every summer, seeking protection from smallpox, chickenpox and all forms of...
India: Drying clothes and the planet
A wide angle of view of India on the culture of drying clothes on a line, and why it's far more environment friendly than using dryers.
India: Cricket and the IPL
Clipboard Conversations on the Indian Premier League cricket matches that have just started.
India: Train to Bangladesh
My deliberations on a new train service between India and Bangladesh.
Nepal: Elections and power
United We Blog! on the balance of power after the elections, and why it's a tricky issue in Nepal.
Bangladesh: Race card and the US Elections
Mash from Bangaldesh on the race card played during the US Democratic presidential debate on ABC.
India, Sri Lanka: Temple Festivals on both sides of the Palk Strait
Temple festivals are an integral part of life for Hindu Tamils, across the countries they live in. The following photo essay captures a few moments of these festivals. From Rakwana...
Nepal: Elections and after
Pickled Politics on the recently conducted elections in Nepal.
Bhutan: A changing map
Freedom in Bhutan on the changing face of Bhutan's map.
Sri Lanka: Rice crisis
groundviews on the roots of the rice crisis in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan: Held by the Taliban
CHUP! on Pakistan’s envoy to Afghanistan, Tariq Azzizudin being held hostage by the Taliban.
Bhutan: An individual's rights
Freedom in Bhutan on why protecting an individual's rights is crucial for a democracy.
Nepal: On the Maoists
United We Blog! on the perceptions of Maoists in Nepal.
Pakistan: Food crisis
The Pakistani Spectator on the food crisis which is no longer a “local” issue.
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