SAARC - Himal Southasian (Page 5)

Subcontinental semantic

"South Asia" is a neutral term for the region, and has neither historical nor political baggage. In the Urdu language goes a saying something like this: A cauliflower

By Adnan Rehmat

/ 31 Jul 2000

Sri Lanka’s Petition

The Dynamics among the countries of South Asia has changed dramatically with Sri Lanka´s open and unabashed call for New Delhi´s help for military and, failing that, humanitarian

By The Editors

/ 1 Jun 2000

Old boys’ do’s

SAARC may be beyond repair, but are the non-governmental ´friend´s friend´ networks doing any better? Two incidents occurred in quick succession in the last two months that had a

By Pratyoush Onta

/ 1 Feb 2000

Cogito (I’m a South Asian), Ergo Sum!

South Asia's nation-state approach to identity has spawned an introverted polity that clips history to suit short-sighted nationalism. It ignores other ethno-linguistic and religious tapestries that define South

By Dipak Gyawali

/ 1 Jan 2000

Businessmen without borders

Whatever sensible economic activity you can think of, an activity that adds to the wealth of the country, there is a government rule that stifles or constrains it. It is

By Bibek Debroy

/ 1 Jan 2000

DEBASING DEATH

By ballot and bullet, the Indian and Pakistani states have committed themselves to the forces of the Right by late 1999. In India, an election returns a vast alliance dominated

By The Editors

/ 31 Oct 1999

SABOTAGED SUMMIT

The Indian government led by the hard-line Bharatiya Janata Party has put a spoke in the wheel of SAARC (South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation), by forcing a postponement of

By Praful Bidwai

/ 31 Oct 1999

US AND THEM

Most Indians believe that any debate on the Kargil war is unpatriotic or simply anti-national. Most Pakistanis believe that their prime minister is fighting a brave war, not only against

By The Editors

/ 30 Jun 1999

The Cool-Cab indicator

The Indian economy is on a roll, ask the Bombay taxi driver. Cool Cabs are the electric-blue, air-conditioned taxis that were introduced in Bombay about five years ago. Unfortunately for

By Shantanu Nagpal

/ 30 Jun 1999

NIHAL RODRIGO: The economic imperative for South Asia

The new Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) spoke to Himal editor Kanak Mani Dixit soon after assuming office. * Do you feel confident about taking

By Kanak Mani Dixit

/ 28 Feb 1999

SAARC Is Unwell Long Live South Asia

It may be too early to organise a requiem for SAARC, but the region's future lies beyond its vacuous flag-waving.The future of the Subcontinent cannot be a

By Rita Manchanda

/ 31 Aug 1998

Host as hostage

The torrential rain in Colombo preceding the SAARC summit and the gloomy skies visible through it reflected the general mood. Colombo was host to the summit but was not a

By The Editors

/ 31 Aug 1998