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South Asian network to tackle challenge of climate

Researchers including one of Indian origin have unveiled a novel learning platform to improve agricu...

Indian Embassy bomb threat caller a South Asian?

The bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Embassy premises, chancery and Ambassador Nirupama Ra...

Bamboo bicycles launched in Manipur

Manipur has launched bicycles made out of bamboo in a bid to introduce green sensibility in the stat...

‘US pursuing imperialistic designs in South Asia’

Opposing any strategic alliance between India and US, CPI(M) alleged that America was pursuing its ...

US intelligence sees global water conflict risks rising

Fresh water supplies are unlikely to keep up with global demand by 2040, increasing political instab...

‘South Asian countries need to work on terror’

India has pitched for more collective efforts by countries in South Asia to confront terrorism.

South Asia Media Comm flays attack on TOI office

Suspected Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the reception area of Times of India.

Look, you guys have grown up: Obama to China

US President Barack Obama has pressed for international set of rules to be common for all the rising...

Air pollution ‘worsens’ winter smog in South Asia

Rapid rise in air pollution from fossil fuels and biomass burning has worsened winter smog and exten...

`India South Asia’s most uncharitable nation`

In the Southasia region, India is the worst performer with a global ranking of 91. In 2010, India wa...

`India jealous of China`s growing clout`

New Delhi is resorting to instigate China`s neighbours to contain its influence, Xinhua news agenc...

US working to contain LeT in South Asia

The United States is working to contain Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Pakistani-based terrorist organiz...

China seeks greater role in South Asian group

Maldivian officials said China, an observer along with US, Japan and EU, was expecting a higher prof...

‘Resolving Kashmir issue crucial for peace in SA`

The path to long-term peace in South Asia lies in resolving the Kashmir issue and America has has he...

Al Qaeda may flee Afghanistan and South Asia: CIA

Petraeus said that within 18-24 months, the core of the al Qaeda could be degraded to merely a pro...

S Asians pledge to ensure fundamental ideals of US

South Asians have pledged to work to ensure that US remains true to its fundamental ideals of fairne...

`China wants countries in South Asia to improve ti

India and Bangladesh resolved a long-standing border problem, signing a historic agreement.

South Asian nations beat India on health indices

India fares poorly in basic health indicators than its South Asian neighbors.

Post 9/11 policies still trouble South Asians

US will be observing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist strike of the twin towers in New York on ...

Fat is more dangerous for South Asians: Study

The main difference between Caucasians and South Asians comes down to how much space there is to sto...

`Stability pre-requisite for economic growth in So

Pakistan chapter of SAARC Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Wednesday hailed the optimis...

Sonia Gandhi for South Asian partnership on autism

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi on Monday praised Bangladesh`s "path breaking innovations" i...

Will never accept Indian hegemony in region: Pak

Hillary Clinton said the United States wants India to play a leading role in Asia.

Singapore PM seeks to strengthen ties with S Asia

Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore is well positioned to be springboard for South Asian Diaspora.

‘Pak can capture Middle East’s nuke export market’

Pakistan can capture the nuclear exports market in the Middle East by offering to share its expertis...

`Region to be unstable without Kashmir solution`

General Khalid Shameem Wynne insisted on finding ways for a just solution of the Kashmir dispute.

`Global response needed against drug trafficking`

In its annual drug report, the UN has pointed out that most of the heroin in the South Asian market ...

‘Dey killed for zeal to expose influential’

The South Asia Media Commission India asked the Maharashtra government to throw the entire might of ...

South Asia caught up in maze of security challenges: IAF Chief

Indian Air Force is capable of dealing with security threats arising out of the recent development...

India bag 10 gold in South Asia Judo tourney

Indian judokas swept the South Asia Judo Championships, finishing with 10 gold and a silver, held in...

Singapore to host South Asian Diaspora convention in July

Singapore to host an international convention on South Asian Diaspora in July, where topics related ...

Bangladesh to host inaugural SAFF club championship

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has decided to start a new tournament, SAFF Club Champion...

Extremism most pervasive challenges in South Asia: Pentagon

The United States has extensive interests throughout the rest of South Asia.

‘India brightest star in South Asia constellation’

India is the brightest light in the South Asian constellation and as the world`s largest democracy...

`Indian women have highest GDM in South Asia`

Indian women have the highest frequency of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in South Asia.

Pak wants global support to usher in stability in South Asia

Pak said it was imperative for the world community to support its `efforts`.

Gilani asks US to adopt balanced approach in South Asia

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani demanded the US adopt a "balanced approach" towards India and Pak...

US: Gold burglar targeting South Asians gets 46 months

The burglars used to target the homes of Indian and South Asian residents.

US, China refrain from mentioning South Asia in joint statement

India had protested the joint statement of US and China issued in Nov 2009.

`Indo-Pak talks essential for stability in S Asia`

The US encourages Indo-Pak dialogue to ensure stability in South Asia, the White House has said.

Pak team arrives for winter SAF games

Pakistan`s 27-member ski team is in the town to take part in the first-ever South Asian Federation (...

China not pursuing strategic equilibrium in S Asia

China does not follow a policy of "strategic equilibrium" in South Asia, which argued that while ec...

Haiti’s cholera strain came from South Asia

The strain of cholera currently sweeping through Haiti originated in South Asia.

South Asian-Americans seek `Brown Districts` for polls

A group seeks redrawing of district boundaries to give South Asians fair representation in polls.

1st South Asian Winter Games in Uttarakhand from Jan 7-19

The inaugural South Asian Winter Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 7 to 19 next year....

Haiti cholera matches South Asian strain: US

A cholera outbreak that has killed more than 300 people in Haiti matches strains commonly found in S...

South Asia is world`s most climate-vulnerable region

According to a survey of 170 nations, South Asia is the world`s most climate-vulnerable region.

Kashmir issue a `festering sore` in South Asia: Pak FM

Pak described the issue as a "festering sore" in South Asia and said that durable peace in the regi...

NY woman admits targeting South Asians for gold

The woman says she and two men targeted homes of South Asian families.

SAARC yet to attain full potential: SM Krishna

SM Krishna takes stock of the situation 25 years after inception of SAARC.

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