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Four Exotic Items From the India-China Border in Arunachal Pradesh

Four Exotic Items From the India-China Border in Arunachal Pradesh

By StoriesAsia
Herbs, fungi, musk deer and bears attract local risk-takers looking to make a living.
Violence Against Women in India Must End. Now.

Violence Against Women in India Must End. Now.

By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent brutal attack on a 19-year-old Dalit woman once again highlights India’s terrible track record on gender and caste violence.

Hundreds in India Protest Government Handling of Fatal Rape Case

Hundreds in India Protest Government Handling of Fatal Rape Case

By Associated Press
The demonstrators shouted "Hang the rapists" and "First raped by devils, then by the system.”

Gwadar: Fishermen Protest Broken Promises Again

Gwadar: Fishermen Protest Broken Promises Again

By Mariyam Suleman
The construction of East Bay Expressway is once again raising fears amongst Gwadar’s indigenous population.

What Is Getting in the Way of the 3rd Round of Indo–Naga Peace Talks?

What Is Getting in the Way of the 3rd Round of Indo–Naga Peace Talks?

By Anurug Chakma
As the Indian government negotiates with the Nagas, it must address concerns around symbolic differences, territorial integrity, and inclusivity in the talks.
Judged by the Cover: Remembering the Controversy Around Jaswant Singh’s Book on Jinnah

Judged by the Cover: Remembering the Controversy Around Jaswant Singh’s Book on Jinnah

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The 2009 scandal around “Jinnah. India-Partition-Independence” shows how history remains crucial for India’s ruling party.

Indian Court Acquits All Accused in the 1992 Destruction of a 16th Century Mosque

Indian Court Acquits All Accused in the 1992 Destruction of a 16th Century Mosque

By Abhijnan Rej
The contentious Ayodhya verdict is likely to further aggravate Hindu-Muslim relations in India.
Reckoning With India’s Illiberal Turn – Or Buyer’s Remorse?

Reckoning With India’s Illiberal Turn – Or Buyer’s Remorse?

By Abhijnan Rej
India's decision to force Amnesty India to shut down is being decried as a further example of India’s growing illiberalism, a phenomenon with complex causes.

Will an Intra-Afghan Peace Deal Bring Displaced Afghans Home?

Will an Intra-Afghan Peace Deal Bring Displaced Afghans Home?

By Sayed Nasrat, Hamayun Khan, Saed Mansoor Sadat
Progress toward peace will not allow most Afghan IDPs to return to their places of origin; instead, their numbers could well increase.

Afghan Peace Negotiator Urges New Era in Ties with Pakistan

Afghan Peace Negotiator Urges New Era in Ties with Pakistan

By Associated Press
Abdullah Abdullah, who now heads Afghanistan’s peace negotiating team, paid his first visit to Pakistan in 12 years this week.

Will Pakistan’s Military Hold a Free and Fair Election in Gilgit-Baltistan?

Will Pakistan’s Military Hold a Free and Fair Election in Gilgit-Baltistan?

By Umair Jamal
The November election in the disputed territory will be closely watched in Pakistan and internationally.
Modi and Rajapaksa Meet Virtually Amid Sustained Complications in India-Sri Lanka Ties

Modi and Rajapaksa Meet Virtually Amid Sustained Complications in India-Sri Lanka Ties

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Rajapaksa brothers have the better hand in the bilateral relationship.

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