Archive of South Asia Citizens Wire

  • History Wars: Kamal Hossain Interview (Part 1)

    12 July 2014

    Our history is never still, and there are always processes of rewriting Bangladesh’s history. Crucial figures are erased or their roles are distorted. The best response to such history wars … Continue reading →

  • India: History repeats itself | Romila Thapar

    12 July 2014

    The appointment of a historian whose work is unfamiliar to most historians shows scant regard for the impressive scholarship that now characterises the study of Indian History and this disregard may stultify future academic research

  • Zohra Segal (April 27, 1912 - July 10, 2014)

    10 July 2014

    Celebrate actress Zohra Segal who won the hearts of millions is no more. The legend will live on in our hearts for ever.

    FUNERAL JULY 11, 2014 11AM LODHI ROAD CREMATORIUM, NEW DELHI

  • Nepal: Shame on all of us!

    by Kanak Mani Dixit, 10 July 2014

    A human rights debacle is unfolding, with collaboration of a democratic government, the international community and intelligentsia

  • India: No going back on MGNREGA

    by Aruna Roy, Nikhil Dey, 10 July 2014

    The budget will reveal whether the BJP is committed to this transformative programme.

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