This is the inaugural issue of ‘the-south-asian’ – an attempt to reinforce the rich content of the South Asian region and its people. The six South Asian nations - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - have a history of shared traditions and spirituality – it is time we focused on those positive ideas. The similarities  are many and differences few. 

More than fifty years ago, in a small village called Munde, in the Punjab province of what is now Pakistan, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs lived comfortably with each other – and the village had one common place of worship for all – the ‘Thadi’. This was progressive thought by simple folk in a small village!

However, the-south-asian remains a platform for the people of the region, their achievements, however great or small, their aspirations and their contributions to the everyday act of positive living.

The first issue of ‘the-south-asian’ is an eclectic mix. We hope you will enjoy your first and all subsequent readings of the e-magazine.  Your contribution towards positive thought will always be welcome.

Roopa Bakshi