‘Blue Boy’ writer Rakesh Satyal and producer Nik Dodani and ‘Nice Indian Boy’ director Roshan Sethi, actor Karan Soni, and discussion moderator Warren Etheredge. Photo by Beena Sarwar

Amplifying South Asian narratives, empowering region's filmmakers

The power of storytelling shone through at the Tasveer Film Festival, a key player and pivotal stakeholder in the global South Asian film market. Since its inception in 2002, the festival has consistently amplified South Asian narratives and boosted their visibility on the world stage.

Hostile protests in London symptomatic of a larger problem plaguing Pakistan

When small groups of individuals abroad resort to violent or disruptive protests, it tarnishes the collective image of the Pakistani community. These actions reinforce negative stereotypes about Pakistanis being politically volatile, emotionally charged, or prone to extremist behavior.

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.

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Indian American Gitanjali Rao, teen scientist, is TIME 'Kid of the Year'

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Sri Lankan-born New Zealand MP highlights human rights in maiden speech

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Indian arrested in Maldives for sexually harassing women

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Guru Nanak Chair set up at Canada's Concordia University

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Yemeni rebels release five Bangladeshi sailors held captive for nine months

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Neera Tanden, Kamala Harris share similar background: India-born single mothers who lived the American dream

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Bangladeshi doctor gets highest marks in UK MRCP test

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Saudi police arrest five Bangladeshi expats

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Biden-Harris greet Sikhs on Gurupurab, praise community's role

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Biden-Harris name Indian American Maju Varghese as executive director for presidential inauguration

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Qatar Police recruitment row hits Nepalis

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Two Bangladeshi workers injured in Malaysia as college wall collapses

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Biden picks Neera Tanden, a Clinton confidante, to head White House budget office

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Punjabi diaspora in Canada concerned, shocked over 'brutality' against Indian farmers

The planned protest against new farm laws and the "brutality" of the security forces by lobbing teargas shells and using water cannons to stop the peaceful march of the farmers towards the national capital has left the largely Punjabii Indian diaspora in Canada worried and shocked

At least one Bangladeshi, several Indians among seamen held captive by Houthi rebels in Yemen

At least one Bangladeshi citizen was among a crew of 20 seamen, most of them Indian nationals, detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen capital Sana'a since February this year