Stories about South Asia from April, 2011
Sri Lanka: Threats Continue Against News Web Site
Freedom Of Expression In Sri Lanka informs via Net working for rights in Sri lanka (NfR), an exile network for media and human rights in Sri Lanka, that threats are still being made to staffs and well wishers of the news site Lanka e-news. Bennet Rupasinghe, the editor of Lanka...
Is Empowering Women Key to Eradicating Global Hunger?
As global food prices continue to remain high, with potential increases on the horizon because of soaring oil prices and supply concerns, experts says that there is one often-overlooked solution for fighting hunger: women.
Nepal: Can Internet Be Shut Down To Mark Protest?
Nepali Internet users were caught in disarray as the Internet Service Provider’s Association of Nepal (ISPAN) shut down its internet service last Sunday 10 April, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm, as a mark of protest against the government's crackdown on 'illegal VOIP call bypass'.
Pakistan: Pukhtun Stonehenges
Salman Rashid at Doodh Patti highlights two stone circles in Pakistan which have been dated between the 14th and 12th century BCE.
Pakistan: Lahore, The City Of Foods And Food Lovers
Sepoy at Chapati Mystery posts pictures of street food in Lahore and discusses how the people enjoy food there.
Bhutan: A Young Actress For Organic Farming
Zoltan Valcsicsak at Volunteering in Bhutan highlights Kejang D Wangmo, a young Bhutanese actress, singer, dancer and poet, who dedicates herself as a goodwill ambassador for organic farming in Bhutan.
Video: Checking out the BOBs Video Channel Nominees
The Deutsche Welle International Blog Awards, known as The BOBs are one of the most important awards for content producers online. One of their 17 categories is the award for Best Video Channel and today we'll get to know a bit more about the 11 nominees to better cast your vote.
Sri Lanka: Women’s Photography Exhibition 2011
Dushiyanthini at Groundviews writes about the recently concluded Women’s Photography Exhibition 2011 held at the Harold Peiris Gallery in Colombo. Thirty Four Sri Lankan women photographers participated in the exhibition.
Pakistan: Killings And Abductions In Balochistan
“Pakistani media and its civil society cannot abandon their duty to highlight the woes of all those Baloch who are being killed, tortured or abducted” – comments Raza Rumi while discussing about the secession movement in Balochistan and the repression of the authorities.
Bhutan: Losing The National Game
Passu is worried that archery, the national game of Bhutan may go into oblivion soon.
Bangladesh: A Video On Eve Teasing
Shawn at Uncultured.com posts a video on eve-teasing, a euphemism to describe forms of verbal and physical abuse by men against women.
Maldives: Democracy Failing
Maria Mohamed explains why she thinks that Maldives is a failed democracy.
Nepal: Frustrated Undercurrents
Last week, Nepal's Finance Secretary Rameshwor Khanal was apparently forced to resign. Known for his straight forward working style and exemplary work ethnic, the news of his departure came as a surprise to many. Netizens are demanding his reinstatement.
India: Billions Celebrate Cricket World Cup Victory
On Saturday, 2nd April 2011, India's cricket team - the Men in Blue created history in Mumbai's Wankhede stadium when they beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to triumphantly lift the cricket World Cup trophy. We bring you images that capture the mood of the jubilant team and their fans.
India: Logics Against Cash Awards To Sportsmen
Indian state governments have lined up to shower cash prizes and land allocations on the members of Indian cricket team, who recently won the Cricket World Cup 2011. Nitin Pai at The Acorn is against this medieval-style patronage of sportsmen at public expense.
Pakistan: A Step Towards Decency, If Not Peace
Naeem Sadiq at Teeth Maestro points out an interesting fact: “each day as the flags are lowered at the Wagah border, Indian and Pakistani guards high-kick and stamp their feet in a vulgar display of aggression, anger and animosity.” The blogger wants this daily dose of hatred to be stopped.
Pakistan: Suicide Bombing By A Teenager
Adil Najam at All Things Pakistan reports that a suicide bombing attack on the shrine of a 13th century Sufi saint in District Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan killed more than 40 people. The murder was committed by a teenager, who himself is a victim in so many ways.
Indian Cricket: A Journey Towards Excellence
Sidvee reflects on the past imperfections and the recent journey towards excellence of Indian cricket as India wins the 2011 cricket world cup.
India: Celebrating The Cricket World Cup Win
At the midnight of 2nd/3rd April 2011 many Indians are out on the streets of all the cities, towns and villages celebrating their team's winning of the Cricket World Cup 2011. Jaya Jha at Miles to go notices that the things that bring people together are mostly not the ones...
Pakistan: Resettling The Flood Affected
Chapati Mystery introduces the ‘Resettling the Indus’ project, which is an initiative of professionals from Pakistan dedicated to resettle the victims of last years devastating floods.
Bhutan: Memories Of Bangladesh
Dorji Wangchuk accompanied His Majesty the King of Bhutan on a tour to Bangladesh to attend its 40th Independence celebrations. The blogger shares his impressions on Bangladesh and the Bangladeshis.
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