Neighbourhood

In-depth reporting on South Asia, with reports and features on the politics, society and culture of India and its neighbours: Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Memory, nationalism and shifting identity in BangladeshMemory, nationalism and shifting identity in Bangladesh

Memory, nationalism and shifting identity in Bangladesh

Last year’s students’ movement has brought to sharp relief the continuing religio-linguistic divide in Bangladesh

4 hours ago
The man who would be king again? Former Nepal king’s delusions of powerThe man who would be king again? Former Nepal king’s delusions of power

The man who would be king again? Former Nepal king’s delusions of power

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy

1 day ago
India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freezeIndia-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

Political and diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka have adversely affected cultural relations between the two countries

1 month ago
Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vesselsSri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action

3 months ago
How India can help check rise of Islamists in BangladeshHow India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.

3 months ago
In the backdrop of alleged violence against Hindus: Can India and Bangladesh ever make up again?In the backdrop of alleged violence against Hindus: Can India and Bangladesh ever make up again?

In the backdrop of alleged violence against Hindus: Can India and Bangladesh ever make up again?

Misinformation about the violence against the Hindus after Sheikh Hasina was ousted as PM is making difficult for India and…

4 months ago
India-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relationsIndia-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relations

India-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relations

The detente between India and China is beneficial for both sides but there are several factors which could lead to…

4 months ago
Why did the Aleppo fall so suddenly and what does it mean?Why did the Aleppo fall so suddenly and what does it mean?

Why did the Aleppo fall so suddenly and what does it mean?

I was in Aleppo a few days before the city saw an “Uprising”

4 months ago
China remains a dominant force in civil war-torn MyanmarChina remains a dominant force in civil war-torn Myanmar

China remains a dominant force in civil war-torn Myanmar

The US will find it geopolitically challenging to engage with China-backed ethnic armed outfits operating in Myanmar

5 months ago
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle EastHow South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

7 months ago