Breaking tradition, the widows of Vrindavan get lost in the wonderful colors of Holi.

Pakistan believes Afghanistan is harboring terrorists that conduct cross-border attacks; Kabul says the same.

Sex before marriage, fleeing abuse, even being raped could land a woman in one of Afghanistan's moral prisons.

A spike in politically-motivated incidents has India asking: how much activism is too much?

Nepal holds local elections for the first time in two decades.

One girl's story shines a light on a pervasive problem.

Border fences are not particularly effective, but they are enormously expensive.

The Diplomat visited Zam in Kathmandu to speak to her about her decision to leave Bhutan.

Balochistan stands to gain little from the massive project, despite being in desperate need of economic opportunity.

After the Chennai oil spill of January 28, workers haul buckets of sludge from the ocean.

Pakistan is silencing discussion on a growing number of topics, from religious extremism to CPEC.

One nun is breaking stereotypes about women and clergy alike.

Why Pakistan's tactical nukes are inherently a threat to the country's nuclear security.

A closer look at what Iran's Chabahar port deal with India and Afghanistan really means for China and Pakistan's CPEC.

Insurgency in Kashmir has largely been militarily crushed, yet Indian policies have failed to secure a stable peace.

“India will be a leading author in the next chapter of world politics.”