SAWM - South Asian Women in Media (SAWM)

SAWM member Nasim Zehra delivering her talk at Harvard recently on her book Kargil to the Coup
Teresa Rehman, senior journalist and author of “Bulletproof” (Penguin India) interacted with media students of Royal Global University, Guwahati recently.
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Jammu-based Journalist Anuradha Bhasin, editor of ‘Kashmir Times’ in conversation with Nirupama Subramanian, Resident editor of ‘Indian Express’ – on the conditions faced by media persons & the implications on the flow of information after a lock down condition in Kashmir for more than 40 days – at Mumbai Press Club on 19 th September 2019. Also Present – Aspi Chinoy Constitutional Lawyer, Kashif Khusro Independent Journalist.
Anuradha Bhasin said at Mumbai Press Club – “Clampdown is a situation where people are restricted to communicate is itself torture and denial of democratic rights. It cannot be justified.”

Ayodhya era’s living deadwood

The Supreme Court of India has given out the much awaited verdict in Ram mandir-Babri Masjid issue. There are mixed reactions across the country. Senior journalist and SAWM member Radhika Ramaseshan delves deep into the history of the Ram mandir movement and how that led to this much controversial verdict.
Kalapani area is Nepal’s territory: Government of Nepal

Reports were circulating for some time that the Kalapani area has been included in the Indian territory according to the newly issued Indian map by the Indian Government. But now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal has clearly stated that Kalapani belongs to Nepal and there must not be any confusion between the two countries. A report by Nepinbiz Team on how Nepal is reaffirming its commitment to safeguard international borders.
Israel-India Spying Liaison Mutually Beneficial: Ex Mossad Top Man

Journalist and SAWM member Nishtha Gautam is in conversation with Uzi Arad, ex-top spy of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad. He was the National Security Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu. India-Israel present intelligence cooperation scenario, Pakistan and not to miss Kashmir are the important issues they discussed. Don't miss this interesting conversation.
The perils of post-370 diplomacy

The Kashmir issue is definitely going to have its effect on India's foreign policy. The long term consequence of this political decision is already being reflected. Suhasini Haider writes a comprehensive analytical article focusing on how the internationalization of the Kashmir issue points to diversions from traditional foreign policy of India.

A corridor of hope: Will historic India–Pakistan pilgrim initiative bring harmony to South Asia?

11/11/2019, by Nilova Roy Chaudhury in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

This story first appeared in South Asia Monitor The inauguration of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan, a pilgrim initiative has given rise to many positive political ideas in these two countries. Senior journalist and SAWM member Nilova Roy Chowdhury writes about how it also generates... Read more...

Kartarpur Corridor: Blacklisted For 30 Years, This Sikh NRI Is Now Part Of The Official Indian ‘Jatha’

11/11/2019, by Smita Sharma in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

This story first appeared in HuffPost The inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor has changed the narrative of lives for many people in both the countries of India and Pakistan. Smita Sharma, journalist and SAWM member, told this story of the life changing experience of a Sikh from India who was black... Read more...

Nepal’s vital infra projects in China’s hands

31/10/2019, by Asha Thapaliya in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

The story first appeared in The Annapurna Express SAWM Nepal member journalist Asha Thapaliya speaks in this interview to Nepal expert and retired general of the Indian army Ashok Mehta. The role of China in Indo-Nepal political relation, some important political equations and how Nepal can maint... Read more...

‘Saudi silence on Kashmir due to better understanding of Indian position’: Sources

02/11/2019, by Smita Sharma in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

The story first appeared in ETV Bharat On the last Tuesday of October Prime Minister of India met with the King and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The issues they discussed did not include Kashmir. The abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir was carefully avoided. Was it a conscious decisio... Read more...

Explained: Going back 1300 years, the story of Mahabalipuram’s China connection

23/10/2019, by Nirupama Subramanian in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

SAWM India member Nirupama Subramanian wrote about the fascinating history of the place called Mahabalipuram or Mammalapuram and its centuries old connection with Buddhism and China just before the informal summit between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping and th... Read more...

The Spoken Word

‘Felt humiliated’: Two divyang women claim mistreatment by airline, security staff at Kolkata Airport

21/10/2019, by Moupia Nandy in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

Disabled women faced non-cooperation and humiliation at Kolkata Airport by private airlines staff. They were leaving for Delhi for a seminar on disability. SAWM India member Moupia Nandy reports the incident. Two specially-abled women, who are also disability-rights activists, were allegedly humi... Read more...

Modi-Xi’s dialogues by the sea: Managing a difficult relationship

19/10/2019, by Nilova Roy Chaudhury in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

All the hypes about Modi-Xi meeting died out soon after the meeting is over. The meeting held in Mammalapuram was all about the place and much anticipated discussion. But did anything substantive come out? SAWM member Nilova Roy Chowdhury tries to find out the answer. Once upon a time, ‘Dr Kotn... Read more...

Devendra Fadnavis: The grandmaster of Maharashtra politics is always three moves ahead

17/10/2019, by SAWM Team in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra is aiming a check-mate in the upcoming assembly election in the state. His political insight has sealed his unquestionable position in the state’s politics. Marya Shakil along with Vinaya Deshpande decodes the political game plan of the leader i... Read more...

Will Kashmir’s apple trade be affected by killing of truck driver?

16/10/2019, by Nishtha Gautam in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

SAWM India member Nishtha Gautam tries to throw light on one of the most important business of Kashmir – the apple trade and how it can be affected by the horrible killing of an truck driver carrying apples by two militants just hours after the post paid mobile services were restored after more ... Read more...

Govt plans to take foreign envoys to J&K

15/10/2019, by Vineeta Pandey in Home Page Articles, Latest Article

Amidst the protests and reactions from across the globe against the undemocratic shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir, since August 5, by the Indian State, now the BJP led central government of India is planning to take foreign diplomats to show all is well. The Indian government is trying to highlight the... Read more...