Not accepted within the fold of Pakistan, activists formulate a nationalist political ideology relying on the `mountain-ness' of the Northern Areas.
Come to Balawaristan! Experience the mystic serenity of
While the forces of globalisation may be Westernising other Himalayan tourist hubs like Kathmandu, Leh and Dharamsala, they are helping to shape a new identity in Baltistan.
The world differentiates between the two populations of the Ladakh region of India´s extreme north – one Muslim, the other Buddhist — in interesting ways. Outsiders, be they from New Delhi
Politics, economics and culture determine what South Asians see on their computer screens.
Of South Asia's 1.3 billion citizens, 96 percent are currently excluded from using the
Is there a demand for software in local languages? Is it required? Will it sell? Who will do it?
There is a story which is repeated in many textbooks on
A substantial amount of water has flowed down the Hooghly since the days when Sir William Carey and Panchanan Karmakar developed the first Bengali font. A burst of creativity at
There is an ufolding technological tragedy in the Subcontinent which has its source in our inability to use new information technology because of the language barrier. This retards social and
Anger in anti-dam writings often act as mental blocks.
Some time ago, the editor of Himal invited me to write a piece giving my reactions to the articles, reports and
South Asia needs good dams, not useless debate on big darns or small.
Water has played a central role in ensuring human survival and progress over the 5000 years of
The World Bank and Big Business no longer seem capable of fighting the Dam Busters. So, this may be the beginning of the end…
In April 1997, there was a
