Nisha Desai`s success reflective of deep Indo-US ties: Kerry

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 18:31

With Nisha Desai Biswal becoming US` first ever Indian-American point person for South Asia, Secretary of State John Kerry has said her success and that of others from the community is reflective of the deep ties his country has with India.

South Asia to be open defecation free region by 2023

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:07

South Asia, where 65 per cent of the world`s population still defecate openly, will be declared open defecation free region by 2023, a regional conference on sanitation announced here on Thursday.

India, Russia call for joint regional efforts to combat terror

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 23:12

Sharing view that terrorism jeopardises peace, India and Russia pitched for joint efforts by countries of region to combat menace in all its forms.

Hit by Indian slowdown, S Asia nations must hard on reforms: WB

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 12:24

Noting that India's slowdown has significant spillover effects on the rest of South Asia, the World Bank has said South Asian countries need to work hard on reforms.

Economic growth alone can't fight South Asia poverty

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 14:00

The report, titled SAARC Regional Poverty Profile, underlined that still 32 percent of South Asian people live on less than USD 1.25 per person a day, reported Xinhua.

Low-cost devices sending smartphone sales soaring in South Asia

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 19:56

The smartphone and tablet market in South Asia is witnessing rapid growth, driven by the influx of low-cost devices and the rising penetration of mobile internet services.

India-Pakistan conflict would be disastrous: Dobbins

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 09:13

Any conflict between the nuclear-armed India and Pakistan would be disastrous not only for the two South Asian neighbours but also the region and the world.

HTC is changing for the better: Jack Yang, HTC South Asia chief

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 15:30

2013 has been a rude wake up call for the Taiwanese smartphone vendor.

Indo-Pak tension not in interest of South Asia: Hurriyat

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 22:05

The moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference on Thursday called for de-escalation of tension between India and Pakistan.

Shrinking glaciers won`t affect South Asia water availability: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 08:39

Glacier systems that feed two key rivers in South Asia will badly retreat this century, but demands for water are still likely to be met, a study predicted on Sunday.

Shrinking glaciers won`t affect South Asia water availability: Study

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 09:13

Glacier systems that feed two key rivers in South Asia will badly retreat this century, but demands for water are still likely to be met, a study predicted Sunday.