South Asia Monitor

17/03/2025

Pakistani forces have seized significant caches of American and other foreign-made weapons from TTP hideouts.

Pakistani forces have seized significant caches of American and other foreign-made weapons from TTP hideouts. The presence of M4 rifles, night-vision gear, and advanced sniper equipment among these stockpiles suggests a clear and steady pipeline of arms flowing out of Afghanistan and into the hands....

17/03/2025

has documented the massacre of about 100 Hindus by ARSA at Ah Nauk Kha Maung Seik in Rakhine State in August 2017. It said that there were other killings of Hindus and abduction of Hindu women whose lives were spared when they agreed to convert to Islam. The massacre of Hindus took place on August 17 before launched a coordinated attack on several Myanmar security posts on August 25, setting off retaliatory attacks by forces on Rohingya.

Amnesty International has documented the massacre of about 100 Hindus by ARSA at Ah Nauk Kha Maung Seik in Rakhine State in August 2017. It said that there were other killings of Hindus and abduction of Hindu women whose lives were spared when they agreed to convert to Islam. The massacre of Hindus....

17/03/2025

The attacks are important for more reasons than one. First, resentment of the Baloch people is a key reason for these attacks. Second, these could further slow down the CPEC project which already has not progressed as expected. Third, Islamabad’s ties with not just India but also Iran and Afghanistan are already strained. Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan could witness a further downhill trajectory.

The attacks are important for more reasons than one. First, resentment of the Baloch people is a key reason for these attacks. Second, these could further slow down the CPEC project which already has not progressed as expected. Third, Islamabad’s ties with not just India but also Iran and Afghanis...

17/03/2025

The Beauty of the Unknown
Ripples in the pond and waves in the sea;
Little steps, giant strides of an unknown destiny.

Ripples in the pond and waves in the sea; Little steps, giant strides of an unknown destiny.

17/03/2025

At this digital crossroads, the choices made by users, , and tech companies will determine whether social media fosters or . Society can navigate this transformation toward a more sustainable and authentic digital future by prioritizing ethical considerations, inclusivity, and mental well-being.

At this digital crossroads, the choices made by users, policymakers, and tech companies will determine whether social media fosters empowerment or fragmentation. Society can navigate this transformation toward a more sustainable and authentic digital future by prioritizing ethical considerations, in...

17/03/2025

When many worlds fell apart on September 11, 2001, the artist embraced the pain and ensuing horror across the globe. Like a penitent for all, she donned a burqa (itself a valiant and conspicuous act)

When many worlds fell apart on September 11, 2001, Mansoora Hassan the artist embraced the pain and ensuing horror across the globe. Like a penitent for all, she donned a burqa (itself a valiant and conspicuous act) and stood in front of emblematic American monuments like the White House, the Lincol...

17/03/2025

In keeping with the day’s theme, also said, “We stand united with the membership in condemning incidents of religious intolerance against Muslims”. “With over 200 million of its citizens practicing , India is home to one of the largest populations in the world”, he asserted.

In keeping with the day’s theme, Harish also said, “We stand united with the UN membership in condemning incidents of religious intolerance against Muslims”. “With over 200 million of its citizens practicing Islam, India is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world”, he as...

17/03/2025

- and therefore Xi - by virtue of his being in complete control of all affairs in the country have long been known to be determined to pick their own successor to the , a portent that is profoundly troubling for some six million Tibetans inside Tibet and over 100,000 in exile outside, mainly in India.

Beijing - and therefore Xi - by virtue of his being in complete control of all affairs in the country have long been known to be determined to pick their own successor to the Dalai Lama, a portent that is profoundly troubling for some six million Tibetans inside Tibet and over 100,000 in exile outsi...

17/03/2025

, in his letter and the address to the , did not mention the reform of the whose structure is ossified in post- geopolitics that shut out all of , and most of from permanent membership.

Guterres, in his letter and the address to the General Assembly, did not mention the reform of the Security Council whose structure is ossified in post-World War II geopolitics that shut out all of Africa, Latin America and most of Asia from permanent membership.

17/03/2025

To alleviate drinking water woes for rural schools, a unique clean drinking water technology (CDWT) has been developed by the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), an NGO, in Phaltan, Maharashtra, India. The clean drinking water technology (CDWT) can provide 100-200 liters of clean water per day to about 200 children in rural schools.

To alleviate drinking water woes for rural schools, a unique clean drinking water technology (CDWT) has been developed by the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), an NGO, in Phaltan, Maharashtra, India. The clean drinking water technology (CDWT) can provide 100-200 liters of clean water p...

17/03/2025

Providing the ASHA workers employment would have a multiplier effect, especially through their empowerment. Imagine the extraordinary impact if a collaborative project, supported by both the Australian and Indian governments, were to train one million ASHA workers in India, using the online platform! It would be a true reflection of partnership and an unparalleled public diplomacy initiative.

Providing the ASHA workers employment would have a multiplier effect, especially through their empowerment. Imagine the extraordinary impact if a collaborative project, supported by both the Australian and Indian governments, were to train one million ASHA workers in India, using the online platform...

17/03/2025

ISIS-K continues to launch deadly attacks inside Afghanistan, and Sharifullah’s arrest proves that its network remains active. If the Taliban were serious about counterterrorism, they would be working with regional partners instead of dismissing arrests like this one.

17/03/2025

The natural intelligence of Man
The natural intelligence of Man
Ensures that we, as Humans

The natural intelligence of Man Ensures that we, as Humans

17/03/2025

e-rickshaws are a very common sight in cities. They clog the roads and in most places create a nuisance. can help them to become Uber . They provide last mile connectivity and or model for these can help everybody. However to develop this model good and hard data on their numbers, their characteristics, road topography and conditions are needed.

e-rickshaws are a very common sight in Indian cities. They clog the roads and in most places create a nuisance. AI can help them to become Uber e-rickshaws. They provide last mile connectivity and Uber or Ola model for these rickshaws can help everybody. However to develop this model good and hard d...

17/03/2025

The interim government has established a ‘Constitutional Reform Committee,’ led by Dr. , a Bangladeshi-American political science professor at Illinois State University. There is a widespread demand among and groups for necessary constitutional changes to prevent future dictatorships and eliminate anti-democratic provisions. The committee has already submitted its ‘Reform Report,’ addressing the demands of the mass revolution and laying the groundwork for in .

The interim government has established a ‘Constitutional Reform Committee,’ led by Dr. Ali Riaz, a Bangladeshi-American political science professor at Illinois State University. There is a widespread demand among students and civil society groups for necessary constitutional changes to prevent f...

17/03/2025

Despite earnest rhetoric about safeguarding women’s rights, the world’s oldest democracy India remains indifferent to the safety and welfare of half its – and . and the incidence of r**e is on the increase and what is cause for deep despondency is the manner in which state and society in are accepting this as a kind of new normal.

Despite earnest rhetoric about safeguarding women’s rights, the world’s oldest democracy India remains indifferent to the safety and welfare of half its population – women and girls. Sexual violence and the incidence of r**e is on the increase and what is cause for deep despondency is the mann...

17/03/2025

is the world’s largest producer of milk, has the highest population of cattle, is among the top two or three producers of fruits and vegetables, and has one of the longest coastlines. How well does that translate into export of milk products, , , , , , juices, , foods? There is no use in hiding behind the excuse of “protecting the small ”

India is the world’s largest producer of milk, has the highest population of cattle, is among the top two or three producers of fruits and vegetables, and has one of the longest coastlines. How well does that translate into export of milk products, cheeses, confectionary, meat, poultry, fisheries,...