Amidst severe economic crisis, has Sri Lanka walked into China's debt diplomacy, a claim that Lankan government has denied. Molly Gambhir explains more on the story on this week's #SouthAsiaDiary

South Asia Diary: Is Sri Lanka China's debt trap diplomacy victim?

Kashmiri female athletes train hard for water sports championships to bring laurels home. Molly Gambhir gets you a special report by Idrees Lone on this week's #SouthAsiaDiary

South Asia Diary: Kashmiri female athletes eye water sports championships

Terror trouble for Shehbaz Sharif government, as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan order its fighters to carry out nationwide attacks. Catch this week's #SouthAsiaDiary with Molly Gambhir for more on the story.

South Asia Diary: TTP announces nationwide attacks in Pakistan

India assumes 20 Presidency for the year 2023. Can New Delhi use its position to hold Beijing accountable? Molly Gambhir gets you a report on this week's #SouthAsiaDiary

South Asia Diary: Can India use G20 presidency to hold China accountable?

Bhutanese monks visit India and pay respect to Buddha's relics in New Delhi. Molly Gambhir gets you a report on this week's #SouthAsiaDiary

South Asia Diary: Bhutanese monks pay respect to Buddha's relics in India

India's city of dreams faces a grim challenge. As Mumbai's population continues to grow, matters are getting worse for the Urban hub. Mariam Wardak gets you a report on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Battling for space in India's city of dreams

As the winter approaches and temperatures go below zero degrees, the Kashmiri people have their own traditional ways of beating the cold. Like every year, the kitchens have once again started smelling like harrisa every morning. A centuries-old delicacy that feels like a warm hug during harsh winters. Mariam Wardak gets you a special report by Idrees Lone on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | The taste of winter

People in Nepal are backing young faces and independent candidates as voter fatigue increases against the generational leaders. With election results expected in the coming days, will Nepal see a fresh face or will the old guard remain at top positions? Mariam Wardak explains on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Nepal elections

Parents in Bangladesh get increasingly fearful for the future of their kids as the world population crosses the 8 billion threshold. Topping their worries is whether there will be enough resources available for their children as they grow up. Mariam Wardak gets you a report on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Parents worry for their kids as population booms

The wait will soon be over. Pakistan will appoint its next army chief in the coming days as General Bajwa's term ends. What does the transition mean for the country and how will it impact the country's policies? Mariam Wardak gets you a report on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Who will be the next Pak Army Chief?

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was rushed to a Lahore hospital after he was injured in a shooting at his rally in Wazirabad. His party claimed that it was an assassination attempt.

South Asia Diary: Assassination attempt on Imran Khan

The Kashmir Valley has been splashed with the colour red in the autumn season. It's a magical change that thousands of tourists from across India and the world come to witness.

South Asia Diary: Breathtakingly beautiful autumn in Kashmir

Many Afghan schoolgirls are resorting to working in the country's saffron fields in the western province of Herat since the Taliban shut their schools for more than a year now.

South Asia Diary: Afghan school girls turn to saffron fields

The Air quality in India's capital New Delhi is worsening day by day. This has prompted the authorities to impose anti-pollution measures,

South Asia Diary: Delhi enveloped in thick layer of smog

Nepal will hold national and provincial elections on 20 November. About 18 million people are eligible to vote for the 275 Members of Parliament as well as the 330 members of seven provincial assemblies.

South Asia Diary: Nepal gears up for crucial elections

It has been over one year since the Taliban's takeover. And once again, the old saying is proving true in Afghanistan - old wine in a new bottle. The group has clamped down on all forms of public entertainment, but cricket. Is it the last sign of social normalcy?

South Asia Diary: Afghans try to bring back normalcy

The civil war in Sri Lanka lasted for 26 years. Even 13 years later, the scars haven't healed. Relatives are still longing for their loved ones who went missing in those deadly times.

South Asia Diary: 13 years after Sri Lanka's civil war

The United Kingdom saw a third prime minister in just seven weeks. But why was India celebrating? Rishi Sunak is the first Indian-origin prime minister to sit in the 10 downing, but is New Delhi's jubilation misplaced? Mariam Wardak finds out.

South Asia Diary: Why is India celebrating Rishi Sunak's win?

A show of POWER v/s a show of PEOPLE. Pakistan's politics has been at crossroads since Imran Khan's ouster. But his power clout is putting the country's democracy under the lens. Mariam Wardak decodes.

South Asia Diary: Imran Khan's power clout

Bangladeshis are at risk of dislocation as climate change-induced disasters wreak havoc across the country. Many people living near the low-lying coast were forced to leave their homes after massive floods last month.

South Asia Diary | Bangladesh's Climate Refugees

Many countries battling the cost of living crisis. But in India, people are spending big. The festive season is here, and analysts are predicting a big boom in online & offline sales.

South Asia Diary | Festive Spending Booms in India

Sri Lanka's import of non-essential items is impacting the country's beauty industry hard. Cosmetic items are among the banned imports, leading to a shortage of products across the country.

South Asia Diary |  Lankan Salons Running Out of Products

After months of warnings & emotive speeches, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is yet to announce a date for his long march. Will Khan be able to get over his dilemma and pull off the rally?

South Asia Diary | Can Imran get over his Long March dilemma?

Washington has issued new visa curbs on the Taliban against their treatment of women and girls. But will these restrictions impact the group's senior leadership or will they add to the woes of common Afghans seeking relocation?

South Asia Diary | Decoding U.S' Visa Curbs on the Taliban

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