The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (1996) was released in mid-April by the regional UN organisation the Economic and Social Council for Asia and the Pacific
The picture of Prithvi missiles on parade were, frame for frame, probably the most reproduced shots of springtime. Of course, all the Indian papers carried the image of the killer
The World Cup Cricket 1996 is already receding in memory, but to scholars it will provide grist for sociological analysis long into the future. The discussion will centre on several
Pakistan´s Electoral Reforms Committee has submitted a report that proposes a major change in the polling system. It would restore the right of dual vote to the country´s
Tourist brochures proclaim Nepal as a peaceful haven where there is communal harmony and (in subscript) none of the violence that racks different parts of the Subcontinent. But those who
Two months ago, the Hawala took politicians by surprise in India and raised certain fundamental questions regarding the incestuous association between national-level politicians and the businessmen who have been holding
After more than four decades of following the socialist and mixed economy models, India´s political economy entered uncharted waters after the country reached the edge of bankruptcy in 1991.
The SAARCONOMY section contains a short commentary on regional economic issues or trends, as well as basic financial statistics from five countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
How should a tiny South Asian state look upon a giant neighbour? Well, in the newly globalised world, as a marketing opportunity. King Jigme Singye Wangchuk said so. Already, Drukyul
Amidst all the chaos of political violence, Sri Lanka is engaged in fashioning a workable system of regional self-government which will interest the other South Asians. dev.o.lu.tion
The prescription of nationalism which brought wealth and dignity to the imperial nations failed to produce for the countries of South Asia.
They were all staunch nationalists: Gandhi and Jinnah,
