Amid the grave fear of coronavirus infection, a man obsessed with helping others has performed funeral of 267 COVID-19 victims
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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Newly-discovered Buddha statue destroyed in Mardan
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Indian youth off to meet Pakistani sweetheart held at border
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COVID-19 will widen the gender education gap in Afghanistan
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Indian school principal wins $1mn in Dubai Duty-Free draw
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Dubai hospital waives Covid bill of Indian worker
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Kashmir's famous carpet industry facing decline
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Decapitated body of Bangladesh millionaire found in NYC apartment
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Trump administration revokes visa ban for online-only students
In a victory for universities and foreign students, US President Donald Trump's administration has dropped its order to deny visa status to those taking only online classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Biden plan to liberalise immigration to US, reduce wait times for green cards
In a plan that seeks overall to liberalise immigration to the US and increase the number of immigrants. former Vice President Joe Biden, who is to be the Democratic Party candidate for president, has announced an immigration agenda that will end the country-wise green card caps for employment visas so that wait times stretching to decades can be reduced if he is elected
