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Falling birth rates spell trouble for Southeast Asia
Asia focus, Thaweelap Rittapirom, Published on 14/06/2021
» Birth rates have been declining in nearly every country for decades, alarming demographers and causing governments to begin asking a hard question -- what happens if our population growth stalls, or even begins to slide backwards?
All eyes on America
Asia focus, Published on 02/11/2020
» All eyes will be on the United States presidential election tomorrow, the result of which could indicate whether the weakened ties between the world's largest economy and Asia will improve in the next four years or more.
Hindu nationalism on campus touches political nerve
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 30/09/2019
» The introduction of an undergraduate course on the history of Hindu nationalism at a government university has led to accusations against the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of promoting a divisive ideology.
Indian court case lifts lid on kidnappings for marriage
Asia focus, By Narendra Kaushik in New Delhi, Published on 02/09/2019
» Vinod Kumar Yadav still shudders when he recalls his 48-hour long marriage ordeal in December 2017. His was no match made in heaven. On the contrary, he was kidnapped, beaten up by the bride's family and hired goons and forced to tie the knot at gunpoint.