Shashi Buluswar, Qawwali. Photos by Bobby Guliani. 'Leg Before Wicket' screenshot. Collage by Regina Johnson.

Of cultural unifiers and peacemongers: Bridging the subcontinental divide

There was a consensus on the importance of allowing people to meet across borders, revive dialogue and sporting ties -- including cricket -- as well as SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, and cooperate on all matters, especially the environment.

Caribbean Hindus face calls to unite in face of challenges

The celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, has gained much national and international prominence in Trinidad, where the annual Divali Nagar at Chaguanas sees over 100,000 people thronging the nine-nights carnival spread over a 27-acre site from all over the Caribbean, the United States and beyond.

US elections: India and the Indian American factor

As of now there is no indication that as president Harris would choose to ruffle feathers in New Delhi over Kashmir. One main reason is that she would be too preoccupied with a fractious polity at home in the initial stage to jump into issues like Kashmir which have no relevance domestically.

Trump woos Hindus, condemns attacks on community in Bangladesh; says will strengthen partnership with Modi

“I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos”, he said.

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Suicide cases increase in Nepal during lockdown

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The new cultural cross-pollination in Pakistan, but Bollywood obsession remains

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India-aided Sanskrit school inaugurated in Nepal

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Afghan women beaten up by Taliban

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Mahatma Gandhi caught in US 'culture war'

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Taj Mahal not to reopen, for now

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Girl who cycled 24 km daily in top ten of 10th board

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Locusts breathe new life into wedding bands

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