India or Indians never lived in splendid isolation but since times immemorial Indians had cultural and trade contacts with the outside world. By the beginning of the first millennium, the civilization and culture of India began to penetrate slowly across the Bay of Bengal into both inland and mainland South-East Asia. By the 5th century AD, the Indian religions Sanatana [...]
After realising the grave consequences of the Cold War, effort was made to establish peace in South-East Asia. Trial was also made for economic co-operation among the countries of South-East Asia. As a result of that effort, the 'ASEAN' was formed in 1967. This organisation is playing a leading role in various fields of South-East Asia. Origin: The alarming situation [...]
Like other European Organisation the South-Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) tried from the very beginning to establish unity among its member nations. Further, it also aimed at improving the social and economic condition of the countries associated with it. In 1985, it was formed by seven member-nations like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives. Background: In [...]