South Asia
Rani Mukerji is now 'Most Influential Cinema Personality' award in South-East Asia
Rani Mukerji's last release 'Hichki' had grossed over Rs 250 crores worldwide.
South Asia has become a perfect breeding ground for religious extremism: SAMAF
Half of the population in the region is under 25 years of age, SAMAF chairman Nadeem Nusrat said at the US Capital organised by the body.
Cross-border terrorism poses major threat in South Asia: Experts
Taha Siddiqui, Pakistani journalist now living in exile, offered a brief history of Pakistan's obsession with jihadi proxies in the region.
Report on Kashmir not even fit for consideration by UNHRC members: India
Pakistan raked up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a UN session on Monday, the third time it did so in as many weeks.
Chinese loans placing South Asia in debt trap
The Nepal Rastra Bank reveals that the figure stood at Rs.91.18 billion during the review period in 2015-16.
Trade between India, US faces maximum friction, says White House official
'If you had to point to a part of relationship where you have most friction, it certainly would be trade side,' official said.
Child marriages decline in India: UNICEF
When a girl is forced to marry as a child, she faces immediate and lifelong consequences.
Child marriages in India halved driving down global rate: UNICEF
Despite the law, child marriage remains deeply rooted and accepted in society, and is widespread in parts of the country.