Protest

Gen-Z’s challenge to elite dominance in South Asia

Deadly protests by youths in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal show how lack of attention to inclusive development can fuel public anger

Hashtags hurt, hashtags heal too

The arrests of activists, the influence of algorithms, and the surge of public frustration are revealing how social media is actively fueling Indonesia’s ongoing democratic reckoning

Nepal’s political future now in army’s hands

Following similar uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s young protesters have toppled their prime minister, attacked political parties, and triggered an army-backed search for an interim government

SSC Exams Expose a Broken System Failing Millions of Aspirants

SSC exams marred by gross mismanagement, faulty systems, and vendor scandals, leaving millions of aspirants betrayed and demanding urgent accountability

The man who would be king again? Former Nepal king’s delusions of power

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy

How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.

Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

Bangladeshis from all walks of life have shown their resilience in the face of autocratic governance. Austin Curtis via Unsplash

History’s key role in students’ deadly protests

In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artefacts.

Peaceful protest is a right. Listen to the Farmers!

Editorial: Why the government has chosen an authoritarian line so brazenly backing the corporates against the farmers is not really an enigma.

The relevance of the Russian Revolution of 1917 for India in 2017

  One hundred years after the October revolution, will young […]