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Pakistan: Musharraf has Left the Building
· 13:49, August 19th, 2008
Eight years, three hundred and five days ago a peaceful coup masterminded by a Pakistani Army General overtook the reigns of power from the then ruling corrupt leader Nawaz Sharif. It was then the promise of a new tomorrow; it was then a romantic walk towards the faint vision ... 8 comments · »»
Maldives: Non-Muslims to be Barred from Citizenship?
· 06:40, August 14th, 2008
On 7 August, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the President of the Maldives, and Asia's longest serving ruler, ratified the amended constitution of the country. It culminated a process of constitutional amendment that lasted four years. One controversial amendment would prevent non-Muslims from becoming citizens of the Maldives, curtailing freedom of religion in the country. 1 comment · »»
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September 6th, 2008
East and South Asia: Suicide By Pesticide Ingestion Common
· 16:28
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches on September 10, a new study reaffirms that suicide is frequently committed by ingesting pesticides in many Asian countries. The study analyzed preferred suicide methods across the world to help policy makers devise the best strategies for suicide prevention.
On average, almost 3000 people ... 0 comments · »»
August 20th, 2008
India: Stopped trains in Kerala leave passengers stranded 
· 03:25
The following video uploaded by YouTube user peshaku shows irate commuters at the Angamali railway station in the southern Indian province of Kerala after they have been stranded due to a particular type of protest where workers cease operations. This phenomenon is called Harthal (Hartal) and it has become a constant problem in Kerala. 0 comments · »»
August 11th, 2008
Will Bangladesh drown?
· 16:12
Bangladesh is a nation which is on the front line of the consequence of the climate changes. Being a populous river delta nation it faces the threat of sea level rise due to global warming. This threat is not new as often floods make hundreds of thousands of people homeless, ... 10 comments · »»
August 5th, 2008
India: Abortion, Parents and the Indian Law
· 14:47
July 29th, 2008
July 28th, 2008
Bangladesh gets a ‘Blog-Ban' scare
· 16:42
Links about South Asia
September 4th, 2008
Naveen Roy on how issues like the violence in Orissa are not discussed on the Indian blogosphere.
Keep Nepal Free on the lack of adequate relief programmes in the flood struck areas of Bihar in India.
September 3rd, 2008
The Pakistani Spectator on an assassination attempt on the Prime Minister's life.
September 2nd, 2008
The 3rd World View on the banking industry, the poor and the idea of microfinance.
All Things Pakistan on Obama's connection with Pakistan.
Punarjanman on the the issue of public transport and a general sense of impatience in Mumbai, India.
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