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A Southasian story: Where you are from…Arif Zaman reflects on identity and shared Southasian histories, exploring how cr...
09/11/2026

A Southasian story: Where you are from…

Arif Zaman reflects on identity and shared Southasian histories, exploring how cricket diplomacy, business partnerships, culture, and the diaspora can help build a more connected Southasia.

©️ This is a Global Southasia (formerly Sapan News) syndicated feature available for republication with due credit to sapannews.com.

Read the article: https://sapannews.com/2026/09/10/a-southasian-story-where-you-are-from/

Nepal flood disaster: An alert for Southasia and the worldKanak Mani Dixit examines Nepal’s devastating floods and lands...
09/08/2026

Nepal flood disaster: An alert for Southasia and the world

Kanak Mani Dixit examines Nepal’s devastating floods and landslides, highlighting how climate change, vulnerable infrastructure, and geopolitical divisions are leaving Southasia increasingly exposed to disasters. He calls for greater regional cooperation and a united Southasian response to the climate emergency.

Read the article: https://sapannews.com/2026/09/08/nepal-flood-disaster-an-alert-for-southasia-and-the-world/

In a world where every social media user can become a source of information, responsible sharing matters more than ever....
09/08/2026

In a world where every social media user can become a source of information, responsible sharing matters more than ever. Global Southasia’s Social Media Ethics and Responsibility Pledge calls on users and journalists to verify information, provide context, distinguish fact from opinion, respect diverse perspectives, and bridge divides rather than deepen them.

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Beneath the rhetoric, India and Pakistan find room for cooperationRepublished from The Hindu, Tara Kartha looks at the l...
09/08/2026

Beneath the rhetoric, India and Pakistan find room for cooperation

Republished from The Hindu, Tara Kartha looks at the lesser-known instances of cooperation between India and Pakistan, arguing that despite conflict and strained relations, opportunities for dialogue and collaboration remain.

Global Southasia is republishing this piece, with permission, as a public service initiative in the interest of making such views more accessible and promoting cross-border understanding.

Read the article: https://sapannews.com/2026/09/03/beneath-the-rhetoric-india-and-pakistan-find-room-for-cooperation/

When a neighborhood becomes its own historian explores Karachi’s Gizri through the story of three young rappers, showing...
09/03/2026

When a neighborhood becomes its own historian

explores Karachi’s Gizri through the story of three young rappers, showing how hip-hop helps them document their lives, challenge stereotypes, and make their neighbourhood heard across borders.

©️ This is a Global Southasia (formerly Sapan News) syndicated feature available for republication with due credit to sapannews.com.

Read the article: https://sapannews.com/2026/09/02/when-a-neighborhood-becomes-its-own-historian/

Beyond Rivalry: Indians and Pakistanis keep peace aliveRepublished from The Wire, this article by Chintan Girish Modi lo...
09/02/2026

Beyond Rivalry: Indians and Pakistanis keep peace alive

Republished from The Wire, this article by Chintan Girish Modi looks at everyday acts of respect between Indians and Pakistanis, from refusing to burn each other’s flags to singing each other’s national anthems, showing how people-to-people connections can keep the idea of peace alive despite strained relations.

Global Southasia is republishing this piece, with permission, as a public service initiative in the interest of making such views more accessible and promoting cross-border understanding.

Read the article: https://sapannews.com/2026/09/01/beyond-rivalry-indians-and-pakistanis-keep-peace-alive/

“Girls going to schools would be the real revolution in Afghanistan”Farooq Sulehria remembers Gholam Muhammad Sabori, a ...
09/01/2026

“Girls going to schools would be the real revolution in Afghanistan”

Farooq Sulehria remembers Gholam Muhammad Sabori, a tireless education campaigner who spent decades fighting for girls’ education in Afghanistan, from running underground schools under the Taliban to inspecting schools and challenging corruption. Six years after his death, his dream of an Afghanistan where every girl can go to school remains unfinished.

©️This is a Global Southasia (formerly Sapan News) syndicated feature available for republication with due credit to sapannews.com.

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Global Southasia’s Roundup: Beyond borders: The stories that connect usGlobal Southasia’s latest roundup brings together...
08/29/2026

Global Southasia’s Roundup: Beyond borders: The stories that connect us

Global Southasia’s latest roundup brings together stories of human connection across Southasia — from the devastating floods in Nepal and a gathering of peacemongers in Washington, DC, to reflections on journalism, cross-border friendships, and the legacy of Amin Mughal. It also celebrates Namrata Sharma’s appointment to the Press Council Nepal and highlights Sapan’s upcoming online conversation on memory, loss, and dosti.

Read the roundup: https://sapannewsnetwork.substack.com/p/global-southasias-roundup-beyond?r=2rv5pw&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web

I watched my village disappear in an instantArjun Poudel, a health reporter for The Kathmandu Post, recounts the devasta...
08/29/2026

I watched my village disappear in an instant

Arjun Poudel, a health reporter for The Kathmandu Post, recounts the devastating floods that destroyed his childhood village in Nepal, as communities remain cut off and families search for loved ones.

©️ This piece is republished by Global Southasia in solidarity with the people of Nepal, with a linkback to The Kathmandu Post.

Read the article: https://sapannews.com/2026/08/28/i-watched-my-village-disappear-in-an-instant/

08/28/2026

Jalal-ud-Din: The Pacer Who Took Cricket’s FIRST EVER ODI Hat-Trick! 🇵🇰🏏

On September 20, 1982, Pakistani pacer Jalal-ud-Din etched his name in cricket history by taking the first-ever hat-trick in One Day International (ODI) history against Australia at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad.

In this clip, Jalal-ud-Din breaks down the exact deliveries that dismissed Rodney Marsh, Bruce Yardley, and Jeff Lawson to pull off the historic feat!

Interviewer: Mayank Chhaya

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