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South Asia Snapshot - May 5, 2025

The mood in South Asia is undeniably heavy. India and Pakistan’s longstanding rivalry—rooted in historical, political, and territorial disputes—has flared up once again. But this time, the pressure feels sharper and the stakes higher.

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Saami Brothers Concert: Qawwali

The Saami brothers perform at the annual Lahore Literary Festival.

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Saami Brothers Concert: Khayal ft. Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami

The torchbearers of the legendary Delhi Qawwal Bacha Gharana, with their father, perform at the annual Lahore Literary Festival.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: The Khanqaah comes to Bed-Stuy: Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami's Art, Legacy, and Global Migration

Rauf Saami, Urooj Saami, Nusrat Durrani, Zebunnisa Bangash, and Nermeen Arastu explore how the Saami family’s music has been documented to preserve its spiritual and historical legacy.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: Soaring Stanzas: New Pakistan Youth Poets Fatima Ahmad, Mashallah Saif, and Aiman Tahir Khan

The Youth Poet Laureate winners read their winning pieces at the festival.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: Art and the Citizen: Lahore Biennale with Qudsia Rahim, Iftikar Dadi and Rachel Cooper

Qudsia Rahim, Iftikhar Dadi, and Rachel Cooper explore the vision and origins of the Lahore Biennale, highlighting its impact and artistic mission.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: Foregrounding Street Food with Mumtaz Mustafa, Sibte Hassan, and Zarrar Said

Mumtaz Mustafa, Sibte Hassan, and Zarrar Said serve up stories of Pakistan’s rich cuisine, mixing global flavors with personal memories that shaped their culinary paths.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: Flaneur's Lahore with Manan Ahmed Asif and Vishakha Desai

Manan Ahmed Asif discusses his book that explores Lahore’s shifting identity and memory, tracing its journey from a diverse metropolis to a post-Partition city.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: Broken Threads with Mishal Husain and Dr. Azra Raza

Mishal Husain speaks with Azra Raza about her family memoir, which traces her grandparents’ lives through partition and the end of British rule in India.

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Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2025: Opening Remarks by Rachel Cooper, Razi Ahmed, Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai

Lahore Literary Festival, one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, returns to Asia Society New York.

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JD Vance Didn’t Just Visit India — He Sent Beijing a Message

According to Rishi Gupta, JD Vance’s first official visit to India carried both symbolic and strategic messaging in the U.S.’ s bid to diversify supply chains, reduce dependence on China, and strengthen partnerships.

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An Imperfect Cinema | A Discussion on the Future of Independent Cinema in South Asia

Film professionals share insights on the challenges and growth of independent cinema in South Asia.

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Briefing MONTHLY #83 | April 2025

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Development as Strategy: The U.S., China, and the Global South

This report by Daniel Russel and Blake Berger examines and compares the international development strategies of the United States and China in the Global South.

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Trump 2.0 And South Asia: How To Adapt To America First

Farwa Aamer argues that, instead of framing themselves as passive casualties of U.S.’ policy shifts, South Asian countries should position themselves as partners in advancing American objectives.

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Asia Society Library Series: India’s Green Start-Ups with Jayant Sinha, Sandiip Bhammer, and Neha Jain

An expert panel delves into how policy changes can accelerate climate tech and green ventures in India.

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