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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 4h

@lsesouthasia.bsky.social is delighted to welcome Dr Muhammad Idrees as Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Post-Doctoral Visiting Fellow 2026: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... For more information on the Fellowship & how to apply, please click here: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Recent #floods have caused unimaginable devastation in #Nepal. As the country recovers, Sangita Poudel argues for #food & #income #security for #farmers to be made central to future #strategy & #policy. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseid.bsky.social @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social @fao.org

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

As medical practitioners increasingly consider the importance of #wellbeing, this panel discusses how individuals & communities find solace in #religion to cope & #heal in everyday life. 📆 Thur, 22 Oct - ONLINE only 🕟 4.30pm🇬🇧 For 🗣️ & 🆓 reg. details: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Afghanistan & #India are strategic allies & members of #SAARC. Saheli Bose (Banaras Hindu University) discusses the importance of Indo-Afghan #diplomacy in the fast-changing #geopolitical landscape of #SouthAsia. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseir.bsky.social @lseideas.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why do #citizens pay #tax? How do they understand tax & #taxation? Join us for a discussion on fiscal #citizenship in #India. 📆 Wed 7 Oct - ONLINE only 🕓 4pm🇬🇧 8.30pm🇮🇳 For 🗣️ & 🆓 reg. details, click on 🔗 www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... @mukulika.bsky.social @mlevi.bsky.social @berkeleyhaas.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How do #Indians make sense of song-and-dance sequences in #Bollywood movies, which would leave Western viewers bewildered? Ram Sharma (LSE Department of Management) frames the civilisational aesthetic which defines the Indian #consumer. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New #technologies, whilst empowering, have brought new forms of #violence against #women & other #minorities. Fatima Hayat Malik discusses #TFGBV in #Pakistan & how it can be addressed through policy & intervention. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsedatascience.bsky.social @lsegender.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Women's Library @lselibrary.bsky.social marks 💯 years! To celebrate this milestone, join us for a special event to discuss 5 decades of women publishing in Pakistan. 📆 Thu, 24 Sep 26 📍 LSE, WC2A 🕕 6pm For 🗣️ & 🆓 reg. details, click on ⬇️ 🔗 www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... @lsepress.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Despite radical changes promised by the Interim Government, reforms to remake #Bangladesh are slow, almost stalled. Zahid Hussain & Tom Felix Joehnk discuss roadblocks & pushbacks. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseid.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What is an effective way to conduct #fieldresearch in a diverse country like #India when standard, pre-prepared questionnaires don't work. Neha Nimble (IHCRF) discusses how a Human-Centred Design (HCD) approach may be better. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsemethodology.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As relations b/w #Bangladesh & #India continue to be strained, Kausik Ghosh (Vidyasagar University, India) suggests that finalising the long-delayed #Teesta River #Water #Treaty may provide a beneficial fillip to bilateral #diplomacy. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @granthamlse.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#Pakistan is lagging behind in the #AI race to its detriment. M. Faizan Fakhar (CASS, Islamabad) discusses why Pakistan should develop AI skills & resources & how to do it. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsedatascience.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social @lseid.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#Rhetoric has always played a role in #diplomacy & #foreignpolicy, & ancient #history is replete with advice. Maitreya Thakur (FCDO) discusses rhetorical #multilingualism in the #West & #India. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseideas.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social @lseir.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#School #education is invariably a casualty in times of national crises. @surenladd.bsky.social @jcuofficial.bsky.social posits: if #SriLanka can solve a national fuel crisis with a #QRcode, why not education? blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsegovernment.bsky.social @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#Government #CVE programs aim to counter (#Islamic) #extremism, yet Muslim youth feel marginalised & discriminated. How can #CVE programs be more inclusive & effective? Download (free) Occasional Paper #7 by Dr Shafi Md Mostofa (U of Dhaka) on Bangladesh & UK: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#Animal #justice is rarely discussed despite global conventions, laws & regulations. Asma Mahmud (Rajshahi University) examines current #laws & #rights of animals in Bangladesh & considers how truer justice may be sought for them. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseanimalsentience.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Spanning several states, the #Aravallis in northern #India are an important #climate shield. Sanjana Shikhar @lselaw.bsky.social discusses its historical definitions & argues for greater protection of this fragile #ecosystem. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @granthamlse.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How is #mahr (dower), common in traditional #Islamic #marriage, adjudicated in #SouthAsia and #Europe? Ethan Holden discusses, with examples, mahr's capacity for adaptation & integration in #law. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsehumanrights.bsky.social @lselaw.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

How does the afterlife of #war play out in domestic politics in #Pakistan, a hybrid military-political state? Syed Kamal Shah looks at the Pakistan - #India conflict in 2025 & its political theatre at home. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsegovernment.bsky.social @lseir.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The #GenZ protests & recent #election of Balen Shah as Prime Minister are important milestones in #Nepal's politics. Kanishka Chaturvedi analyses this moment of political reckoning, underlining the importance of #accountability & #answerability. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

As #PrideMonth ends, Swarupa Deb asks if more visibility serves meaningful purpose in #India where marches/parades increase by year & businesses & conglomerates join celebrations. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... #lgbtq #pride

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#Livelihood in the #wetlands of #Bangladesh was always fragile; #climate emergencies have made things impossible for residents. Md Shahidul Alam (Uni of Dhaka) argues for greater state coordination & action in the #Haor wetlands. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @wetlandsint.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

How #resilient is #democracy in #SouthAsia? Here's this year's winning essay 🏆 by Tanishka Kalway @lsegender.bsky.social on 'The Resilience Paradox: How South Asian Democracy Survives its Own Erosion' blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

📣 Occasional Paper #6: #SriLanka had a #polycrisis in 2019-22. How can it build resilient #entrepreneurs, #businesses and #economy? What does research show in Sri Lanka and the world? Download (free) the proceedings of our workshop in Colombo: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... @afsee-lse.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

How/why do large parts of #Pakistan's #economy remain 'informal' despite efforts to #tax it? @umairjav.bsky.social (LUMS, Lahore) analyses the #bazaar economy in urban Pakistan, at once a site of power & survival. Download (free) our Occasional Paper #5: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

From colonial times, #Balochistan has been strategically important in #Pakistan. @kinzafatima0.bsky.social (University of Cincinnati) analyses the impact of state control on daily life in the capital #Quetta. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @balochistanaffairs.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📣 ATTENTION: Visiting Fellows in #Pakistan. Come and spend 8 weeks at our Centre in London in 2027-28. APPLICATION DETAILS: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5pm/1700hrs UK time, 30 June 2027

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A retreat by the government in #SriLanka to promote #LGBTQI+ #tourism highlights the tense correlation between #heritage #values & #capitalism. Nalin Jayathunga discusses what progressive politics may achieve for citizens of the country. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#Wealth disparity in #India is acute, with the #superrich distinct by their affluent behaviour. Aejaz Ahmad Wani (Krea University, India) analyses the #social and #economic cadence of unabashed display. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseinequalities.bsky.social @lseid.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📣 Shoutout to all South Asia-interested students across LSE for the first-ever 'LSE SOUTH ASIA GRAD STUDENTS CONFERENCE' on 15 May -- organisers, presenters, attendees ... and Dr Andrew Halladay (LSE International History) for being Chair A-L-L day! Fantastic! More pics on Insta @southasia_lse

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The global #shipbuilding industry is changing. Jianbo Wu (GSEO) discusses how strategic planning can help #Bangladesh expand in this sector, utilising its dual strengths of skill and cost efficiency. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseid.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Intra-regional #cooperation remains dismally low between nations in #SouthAsia. Gayathry Gopal (KCC Institute of Law, India) discusses how bilateral politics determines the region's #economic potential. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseid.bsky.social @lseir.bsky.social @lseideas.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

HUGE Congratulations 💐 to Tanishka Kalway @lsegender.bsky.social for winning @lsesouthasia.bsky.social's 'Vera Anstey South Asia Essay Competition', 2025-26. Your prize of £250 @waterstones.bsky.social book 📚 vouchers is on its way to you.

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

As #climate emergencies intensify, how are melting #glaciers impacting societies & lifestyles? Gurmath Lotos (University of Delhi) & Chandrika Das (Ambedkar University Delhi) examine impact, conservation & advocacy in #Ladakh & the Trans-Himalayas. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢 ATTENTION: Visiting Fellows in #Myanmar! Come and spend 8 weeks at our Centre in London in 2026-27. APPLICATION DETAILS: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... DEADLINE: 5pm/1700 hrs UK time, 30 June 2026.

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Young #sherpas working as HAWs are demanding recognition, respect & rights in #Nepal's #mountaineering industry. Medhavi Gulati discusses the power of #collective #action. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lseinequalities.bsky.social @lseid.bsky.social @anhs-himalaya.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Illegal #trade flourishes in #Myanmar. What #policy measures are being taken to mitigate the #illegal #import of #trade goods? And what are the loopholes? Download (free) our Occasional Paper #4 by Professor Aye Mar Win: tinyurl.com/mt3kucr4

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

What is 'good' #citizenship? As India gained independence in 1947, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur talked about 'constructive citizenship'. Shalu Nigam (IMPRI & PUCL, Delhi) discusses the #radicalism of her thought in forging India's #modernity. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

Black & white image of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Indian feminist, activist, social worker and politician who talked about 'constructive citizenship' as a positive identity for women in newly independent India. India became independent in 1947.

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

'South Asia @ LSE', @lsesouthasia.bsky.social's flagship blog, has been ranked 8th (/40+) most read LSE blog for a FIFTH year in a row! Thank you for reading our blogposts, for your continuing interest & support. Thank you, authors! Y'all make everything worthwhile. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Sexual #harassment in the #workplace led a worker to take her own life in #Bangladesh. Sabrina Ahmed @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social discusses the contexts in which such tragedies occur & how one may build a safer future. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsegender.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in #India, was given the death sentence in absentia by the Court in #Bangladesh. Shailesh Kumar @royalholloway.bsky.social & Aklavya Anand (Delhi) discuss the legal underpinnings of the case, & the diplomatic impasse. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

There is an absence in parliaments — in India, in the UK, perhaps elsewhere too. @ruhi-khan.bsky.social @lsegender.bsky.social @lsedatascience.bsky.social discusses the 'missing' women parliamentarians from minority communities, especially Muslim women. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

What is the cultural & religious history of the #Taliban? Join us for a fascinating discussion on #Pashtuns, our final event in Winter Term 2026? 📅 Wed, 25 Mar -- ONLINE only 🕒 3pm UK, 7.30pm Afghanistan For 🗣️ & 🆓 reg. details > tinyurl.com/4eacszte @afghanopoly.bsky.social @mjbayly.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

What role does advice play in making entrepreneurs resilient? David Lewis @lseid.bsky.social @lseanthropology.bsky.social & Luke Heslop (Brunel U London) report on their @afsee-lse.bsky.social research on advice-giving in Sri Lanka, w/ Anush Wijesinha (CSF, Colombo). blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

What are #Periyar's thoughts on #identity & being? We discuss the many #sovereign #selves in his writings, & how we may think about them. 📆 Tues, 17 Mar -- ONLINE only 🕞 3.30pm🇬🇧 9pm🇮🇳 For 🗣️ & 🆓 reg. details > tinyurl.com/mrm4cfp2 @periyar.bsky.social @lsehumanrights.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

#Christians form ~2% of #Pakistan's population, yet make up ~80% of its #sanitation #workforce. Asra Zahid (NUST, Islamabad) discusses #marginalisation by #work, and #faith. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social @lsehumanrights.bsky.social @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

After popular protests overthrew the government last year, national #elections this week promise a new start in #Nepal. Shradha Arjyal Joshi (AIM, Pokhara University) discusses Nepal 2.0. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @lsegovernment.bsky.social @lseblogs.bsky.social

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

After dramatic political change, #Nepal goes to the #elections on 5 March. How have the last 6 months been & what lies ahead? Join Subel Bhandari, Tawfique Haque, Sucheta Pyakuryal & Rudra Sharma to discuss. 📆 Wed, 11 March — ONLINE only 🕒 3pm🇬🇧 8.45pm🇳🇵 🗣️ & 🆓 Reg. details > tinyurl.com/4fbywjkp

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

.📢 A cracking workshop by @lsesouthasia.bsky.social w/ Genesis–Dilmah on 'Resilient Entrepreneurship' in Sri Lanka on 23 Feb in Colombo. A day full of new research & ideas, of thinking ahead — and an audience to match! @afsee-lse.bsky.social @lseanthropology.bsky.social @lseid.bsky.social

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