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Connections and conversations around Southasian art in Kathmandu
Reflections on discussions with Southasian artists and educators Salima Hashmi and Rashid Rana in Kathmandu at the Triennale Conversations Series 2026 and a Southasian artists’ exhibition organised by a regional organisation By Abishek Budhathoki / Sapan News Two of Pakistan’s most influential artistic voices were in Kathmandu recently, enriching discussions at the Kathmandu Triennale 2026…
Could ‘climate diplomacy’ be the googly – a gamechanger for regional cooperation?
With the ‘fifth season’ – smog in northern India and Pakistan – catalysing a major health crisis that is reducing life expectancy in cities like Delhi and Lahore, cross-border conversations on air pollution and cooperation for possible solutions might not be avoidable for too long. By Mandira Nayar / Sapan News Cricket diplomacy has been bowled out. India will not travel to Pakistan for the…
Art as an instrument of healing: A Tibetan American artist’s reinterpretation of mandalas at a New York museum
Tsunami 2004: Reflections of a Sri Lankan who rose up from ashes and tears
On 26 December 2004, a catastrophic tsunami struck the coastline of Sri Lanka, killing some 230,000 people in one of the world’s deadliest natural disasters. A survivor’s story of resilience and a lifechanging tragedy that led to his determination to climb the ‘Savage Mountain’ in Pakistan. By Dimantha Dilan Thenuwara / Sapan News The day after Christmas, 26 December 2004, changed my life…
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The revival of SAARC and the larger question of regional solidarity and integration
Bangladeshi leader Dr Yunus’ call for “a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session because that will carry a strong message” underscores the critical need to make Southasia an effectively interconnected region. If India refuses to travel to Pakistani for a SAARC summit, other alternatives must be thought out, argues a peace studies scholar By Dr. Saeed Ahmed Rid “I am a big…
‘Freedom is a constant struggle’ - Bangladesh and the way forward
A ‘homeland’ is not just the land of one’s birth, but also the region of one’s ethnicity, reflects an Indian-born Bengali living in Boston. The way her family follows events in their land of origin, Bangladesh, shows a sense of community – and how you never really leave home. By Ankita G. / Sapan News For Southasians like me living in America, our ‘homelands’ are never far from our hearts and…
Can an iconic film festival in Kathmandu be a catalyst for regional collaboration, including issues like climate change?
In a world increasingly divided by borders and politics, Film Southasia, established in 1997, shows us a “Southasia” united not by treaties or trade agreements, but by the simple, powerful act of sharing stories. Stories that, like the environmental challenges they often document, know no boundaries. By Abishek Budhathoki / Sapan News In the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, a cultural event has…
Global spotlight: Post-uprising Bangladesh grapples with power, inclusion, and hope
At a recent panel discussion, participants from Bangladesh analysed the country’s future with some cautious optimism and hoped for progress beyond the ongoing struggles for minorities, women, and the working class. By Abdullah Zahid and Pragyan Srivastava / Sapan News The recent upheaval in Bangladesh made headlines around the world. And while the struggles fueling the situation are not new,…
