South Asia Culture News Monitoring

Pakistan closes air space for Indian airlines, warns against water treaty violation as ties plummet

ISLAMABAD/SRINAGAR (India): Pakistan closed its air space for Indian airlines and rejected New Delhi's suspension of a critical water sharing treaty on Thursday in retaliation for India's response to a deadly Islamist militant attack on …

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Film to Rerelease in Theaters This May with 4K Upgrade and More

Summary Demon Slayer: Mugen Train returns to theaters with 4K and premium formats for immersive viewing. The rerelease sets the stage for the upcoming Infinity Castle trilogy, offering fans a cinematic experience. International rollout of the Infinity …

The ASEAN Opportunity: Strengthening Pakistan’s Ties With Malaysia ...

Recently, I had the privilege of delivering a talk to visiting students and faculty from the University of Malaya, who were on an academic exchange with the Lahore School of Economics. The engagement was intellectually stimulating and diplomatically …

In Pakistan, pursuit of justice and healing finds powerful digital allies

Over the past few years, women in Pakistan have stepped into leadership roles, launching bold tech-driven businesses in fields like e-learning and digital marketplaces. In a sector long seen as a man’s domain, these women in ICT aren’t just shattering …

Visit Maldives showcases ‘Sunny Side of Life’ at Kazakhstan International Travel Fair 2025

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) along with 11 co-exhibitors from the Maldives has promoted the distinct allure of the Maldives to Central Asia at KITF (Kazakhstan International Travel Fair) 2025. The fair was …

New Bhutan Airport in Gelephu Will Transform Regional Travel

Gelephu International Airport is set to become Bhutan’s next major travel gateway, marking a pivotal shift for the country’s tourism and transportation landscape. Designed by the renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the new airport introduces a visionary …

Legends Ascend South Asia: Riot Games announces League of Legends tournament with ₹10 lakh prize and LCP spot

Gaming News Riot Games and Aftermath Ventures have announced Legends Ascend South Asia, a four-month online League of Legends tournament starting April 27. Open to teams across South Asia, the event offers a ₹10 lakh prize pool and a chance to enter the …

RSP Developers Delivers South Asia's Largest Aviation Training Academy In Gurugram

(MENAFN- NewsVoir) New Delhi, Delhi, India RSP Developers, a pioneer in state-of-the-art, sustainable workspaces, has yet again raised the bar by creating one of India's first large-scale, corporate training and innovation campuses in Gurugram's …

Explained: India Suspends SAARC Exemption Scheme For Pakistani Nationals; Here's How It Will Affect Visitors From ...

Explained: India Suspends SAARC Exemption Scheme For Pakistani Nationals; Here's How It Will Affect Visitors From Neighbouring Country | (Photo Courtesy: X/Altered by FPJ) New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic move following the Pahalgam terror …

Opinion: Opinion | Pahalgam Attack, Pakistan, And The Cost Of 'Ideology'

I still remember that grim July evening in Anantnag eight years ago-the shrill cries, the blood-smeared faces, the stunned silence pierced by the wails of the wounded. Seven Hindu pilgrims, six of them women, gunned down on their way back from the sacred …

What Is The SAARC Visa Exemption? India Cancels SVES For Pakistan Nationals-—Full Details Inside

Home Destination What Is The Saarc Visa Exemption India Cancels Sves For Pakistan Nationals Full Details Inside India Cancels SAARC Visa Exemption: India has cancelled the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, affecting visa-free travel …

Bangladesh elected to 2 prestigious regional bodies under UNESCAP

Bangladesh elected to 2 prestigious regional bodies under UNESCAP DHAKA, April 24, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh has achieved a significant  diplomatic triumph at the Eighty-First Session of the Economic and Social  Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) …

Sri Lanka to Host 26th Asia-Pacific Secretaries Congress in Colombo

The 26th Asia-Pacific Secretaries Congress (ASA Congress) is set to take place in Colombo from April 25 to 29, hosted by the Sri Lanka Association of Administrative and Professional Secretaries (SLAAPS). A recent press briefing highlighted key aspects of …

Odisha Govt Declares Simlipal Tiger Reserve As National Park, Boosting Wildlife Conservation In Eastern India

Simlipal Tiger Reserve now officially declared a National Park, marking a milestone in Odisha's conservation efforts | X - @rameshpandeyifs Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision for conservation in eastern India, the Odisha government has officially …

India revokes visas for Pakistanis in major escalation after terror killings

India has suspended visa services to Pakistanis with immediate effect, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, in a major escalation following a terror attack in Kashmir. Tensions were already high as New Delhi mounted a diplomatic offensive against …

Mr Arnold & His Light of Asia

On my Facebook account a friend just announced that Edwin Arnold’s epic poem the Light of Asia was available for free download over at Urban Dharma. It set me to thinking about the poet and the significance of that particular poem. Edwin Arnold was born on …

Why can’t the BBC Proms stick to classical music?

Welcome to this year’s BBC Proms, the self-styled ‘World’s Greatest Classical Music Festival’, whose programme was revealed today. Every year I write about how even The Proms, which bills itself unambiguously as a festival of classical music, can’t bring …

India’s Digital Betting Boom: Cricket, Tech, and Fantasy Sports Are Shaping the Future of Fan Engagement and Sports ...

India’s sports ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by a perfect storm of mobile connectivity, digital payments, and a nationwide obsession with cricket. The convergence of fantasy gaming, online betting, and tech-savvy fandom has not …

Climate futures: An initiative that supports artist-led climate solutions in South Asia

CTW Inc. Announces Anime Collaboration for 'So I'm a Spider, So What?'

CTW Inc. Announces Collaboration Between "So I'm a Spider, So What? Ruler of the Labyrinth" and "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CTW Inc. has …

A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth Vs Chaos, Presented by Atticus Publishing

“Exploring Faith and Scripture: A Scholarly Journey” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth Vs Chaos, a profound …

Humanity Over Borders: Russian-Born, American-Led—How One Couple Is Saving Thousands of Lives in Ukraine

In Their 12th Mission This May, the Founders of STAYWITHUKRAINE INC Aim to Hand-Carry Their 6,000th Pound of Life-Saving Trauma Care Supplies on the Front Lines AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world divided …

FEED Media Art Center Announces Call for Digital Artist Residency and Submissions for OPEN FEED 2025

Inviting artists to explore and present their work within the dynamic landscape of media arts. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEED Media Art Center, in partnership with Erie Art Company, is thrilled to announce a …

Western Fireplace Supply Highlights Fire Garden Gas Fire Pits Amid Demand for Eco-Friendly Outdoor Heating

Western Fireplace Supply highlights eco-friendly Fire Garden gas fire pits, offering Colorado Springs homeowners clean, stylish outdoor heating solutions. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As interest in …

Discover Hope and Resilience in SACRED SCRIBBLES by Sonja P. Davis' Inspiring Journey from Adversity to Empowerment

SACRED SCRIBBLES Verses From The Heart: Poetry That Inspires And Transforms JEFFERSONTOWN, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her inspiring new collection, SACRED SCRIBBLES, author Sonja P. Davis shares a heartfelt …

DesignerTies® and Braces By You™ Spark Engagement and Excitement on Day One of AAO 2025 Annual Session

Orthodontics Will Never Be the Same: Meet the Dynamic Duo at AAO—DesignerTies® + Braces By You™ COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Day One of the AAO Annual Session has seen a flurry of activity around Booth #627, where …

Ahlers & Ogletree's May 8 Spring Estates & Collections auction will feature a portrait by Gerard Dou (Dutch, 1613-1675)

The 412-lot auction contains a fine selection of antiques, fine art and decorative arts consigned from prominent Southeastern estates and private collections. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A small gilt-framed …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

The Crown Announces Second Annual 'Development Stage' – a Multi-day Coffee Symposium

Green Coffee Importer Royal Coffee, Inc. will host an event for coffee professionals and enthusiasts at their Oakland, CA hub, The Crown, in September 2025. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal Coffee’s second “ …

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

Women’s Expo at Big Rock Creek to Feature Wellness Expert Dr. Kristal Vance, Creative Workshops, and Local Artisans

Celebrate, Create, and Connect at the 2025 Women’s Expo at Big Rock Creek MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Big Rock Creek’s Women’s Expo returns this spring, bringing a full day of creativity, wellness, and …

Award-Winning Short 'Luke and Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Avenue' Returns to AMC Networks for AAPI Heritage Month

NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMC Networks has once again selected Luke and Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Avenue to be included in Future of Film: AAPI Rising Stars, a new series spotlighting emerging Asian American …

Syona Books Inc to Showcase Books at three Vancouver creative events

Syona Books Inc, a publishing company known for its forward thinking e-books, print and art notebooks will be at three festivals in the Metro Vancouver VANCOUVER , BRITISH COLUMBIA , CANADA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vancouver, British …

Love Without Boundaries and SBS Launch National Foster Care Training Initiative Across Guatemala

LWB and SBS launch national foster care workshops to give Guatemala’s orphaned and vulnerable children the chance to grow up in safe, loving families. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to change …

Shannon's Spring Fine Art Auction on Thursday, May 8th, will be led by an oil painting by Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam

The auction, featuring 169 lots, will showcase several examples of quality American art, Modern art and Contemporary art, starting at 6pm Eastern time. MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shannon’s will host their …

National College Resources Foundation brings over 20 HBCU Coaches to Recruit on site this weekend

Student-Athletes have the opportunity to showcase their talent and get recruited by HBCU Coaches on the spot! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) hosts the HBCU …

PJ’s Soaps & Bombs Sets New Standard in Natural Skincare With Eco-Conscious Packaging and Artisan Ingredients

Handmade bath and body brand champions sustainability and sensory-rich products in 2025 ELK GROVE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PJ’s Soaps & Bombs, the handcrafted bath and body company known for its small-batch production …

Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm Receives National Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm is headed north to be awarded in person his Independent Press Award distinguished favorite in the Young Adult Nonfiction category. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS …

'Breaking Hearts': Stephen Thomas Delivers a Bold Anthem for Letting Go

"Breaking Hearts" is a bold track about breaking free from toxic ties and reclaiming your life. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneer of the "Universal" genre, artist Stephen Thomas is …