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Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My head spins with the heat': India's gig workers battle exhaustion amid soaring temperatures

Rising night heat and urban heat islands prevent informal workers from resting, worsening illness, lowering productivity, and deepening economic stress.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

A calamity': Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?

A record South Asia heatwave has pushed temperatures near or above 45–50°C, causing deaths and exposing regional vulnerability and inequality.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Saad Khan Archives the Detritus of Censored Culture

Khajistan is an archive preserving censored media from South Asia to the Maghreb, founded by Saad Khan in 2019.
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

How the global fuel crisis is affecting travel in Asia right now

South Korea has launched a nationwide energy-saving campaign, enforcing an odd-even vehicle restriction system for public-sector cars based on licence plate numbers. Authorities urge voluntary compliance from private vehicle owners.
Alternative transportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families

Iran's Gulf attacks have disproportionately affected South Asian migrant workers and their families, leading to economic and emotional turmoil back home.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

While the World Watches the Middle East, War Is Brewing in South Asia

The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is escalating, shifting the focus from India-Pakistan tensions to the Durand Line.
#energy-crisis
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Sri Lanka implements a four-day working week to conserve fuel and gas supplies disrupted by Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

No easing of violence expected after Pakistan explosion

Islamabad attack demonstrates Pakistan Taliban reach and signals continued proxy warfare and persistent violence across South Asia.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Heavy rainfall across South Asia claims hundreds of lives

More than 300 people have died across South Asia after heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides in recent days, leaving tens of thousands homeless.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Trucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia in pictures

Symbols like kajal-laden eyes and colorful parandis are painted on trucks and tuks across the Indian subcontinent, conveying personal stories tied to myths and traditions.
Artificial intelligence
Mobile UX
fromSmashing Magazine
10 months ago

Tiny Screens, Big Impact: The Forgotten Art Of Developing Web Apps For Feature Phones - Smashing Magazine

Flip phones remain relevant in 2025, with over 200 million units sold yearly, highlighting a niche market and demand for apps.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple review the many partitions of southern Asia

Modern geopolitical boundaries in South Asia emerged from rapid colonial disintegration rather than ancient conflicts.
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