Sikh gurus adopted the turban, in part, to remind Sikhs that all humans are sovereign, royal and ultimately equal. But their attire can also lead to misunderstandings and at times, hate crimes.
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Are India and China engaged in a new space race? India’s increasingly ambitious space ventures, including its Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission, are evidence of the country’s interest in space exploration.
As Kashmir faces new challenges, our forms of allyship must also evolve. Perhaps we can learn some lessons from its kitchens.
The recent controversy, sloganeering and protests about Sabarimala temple in the Indian state of Kerala obscure the way that the media have used stereotypes of women and caste again and again.
The politics of curry
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Whether being called 'curry munchers' or pigeonholed as authorities on a dish largely invented by the British, diasporic South Asians are emulsified in a deep pool of curry.
Despite perceptions of an antagonistic Pakistan-India-Afghanistan dynamic, there are strong institutional foundations for a more cooperative relationship.
Interviews with civilian and military figures paint a complex picture of what went wrong with crucial peace negotiations.
In an age that venerates celebrities and self-promotion in the arts and culture sector, Winston Ntshona remains a role model for his modesty.
There are no angels in Pakistan’s political scene – except the ‘angels’ of the military.
Three major parties are trying to convince the electorate that they can handle a difficult era of enormous change.
Whether being called ‘curry munchers’ or pigeonholed as authorities on a dish largely invented by the British, diasporic South Asians are emulsified in a deep pool of curry.
Ever since partition in 1947, South Asia’s two biggest players have been locked in sibling rivalry.
The movement known as the ‘Pashtun Long March’ and the ‘Pashtun Spring’ has emerged from a history of human rights abuses, regional politics and War on Terror policies.
The Maldives’ increasingly polarised religious politics are coming apart.
Factories that produce fast fashion garments are still highly dangerous workplaces – and not just because they might collapse.
A new study provides a more nuanced understanding of the role food plays in healthy eating and family life.
Claimed by both India and Pakistan ever since the British left, Kashmir is still caught in the crossfire.
Without a legitimate government, Afghanistan will never be stable … no matter how many terrorists are killed.
Two-and-a-half decades on from the end of military rule, Bangladesh faces many of the same critical problems it always has.
Economic trouble and political violence are much more pressing concerns for Pakistanis than the political fate of their prime minister.
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