Renowned Indian artist and architect Satish Gujral passed away late Thursday at the age of 94
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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Nepal's Tribhuwan University postpones exams
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Maldives government seeks public opinion on new education bill
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COVID-19 paralyses Indian film industry
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Bangladesh shuts all educational institutions
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Japanese food has a growing draw in India
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IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival in New Delhi
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Pakistan PM gives need-based undergraduate scholarships
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India-Sri Lanka sign MoU to improve infrastructure of plantation schools
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Trumps to be welcomed with conches, music and dance
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Exhibition to mark 28 years of Indo-Israeli diplomatic relations
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Bangladesh PM rejects quota call for English-medium students
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Afghan movie on skateboarding wins Oscar
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Under siege by anti-CAA protests, Aligarh Muslim University may shut down
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