Reading South-Asia

We are pleased to announce the launch of Reading South-Asia—an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal committed to critical inquiry into the histories, politics, societies, and economies of contemporary South Asia. (1/4)

Update: Abstract submission.

Abstract submission deadline extended to 1 August 2025, 11:59 PM.

Submission deadline approaching. Please submit your abstracts by 25 July 2025. forms.gle/iRGMGmotRgkWZC…

@PreetChahal_08 While we will have a book review section in our first issue, we are currently not accepting unsolicited reviews. All book reviews will be commissioned.

@readingSAsia Does the team plan to have book reviews also as part of the journal? Will there be any separate call for them or is it limited to articles ?

We are posting the submission guidelines separately to put emphasis on the requirement for a suggestive bibliography, 5 to 6 keywords, and a tentative title. Link to Application Form: forms.gle/iRGMGmotRgkWZC…

As we continue to build our team, we are pleased to welcome Safa and Aryan. Stay tuned for updates.

We invite extended abstracts (350–500 words) for our inaugural issue by 25 July 2025. Please submit your abstract, along with a one-page CV, at forms.gle/iRGMGmotRgkWZC… In case of queries, write to us at editors@readingsouthasia.com.

There has been much criticism regarding the class and caste location of the team. Much valid concerns. This is a student-led initiative and we have limited access so it reflects the nature of our own spaces. BUT we are still building our team and we hope to be much more diverse.

We are happy to announce our team of Editorial Assistants, comprising of undergraduate and postgraduate students from various institutions. Please stay tuned for updates.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ritesh Kumar Jaiswal has agreed to join our Advisory Board. Stay tuned for more updates!

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Kama Maclean has agreed to join our Advisory Board. Stay tuned for more updates!

We are honoured to introduce the Advisory Board members of Reading South-Asia. The Board, comprising esteemed social scientists with diverse expertise, will be instrumental in shaping this ambitious project.

We are pleased to introduce Akshaya Sivakumar, Geetika Rathore, and Noyonika Bhattacharya, who have joined our Editorial Board.

Introducing the team: Our editorial team comprises Doctoral scholars from institutions such as the University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, and University of Heidelberg.

We invite you to join us in our journey as we build a space for thoughtful, grounded, and critical engagement with South Asia. (4/4)

We are committed to a double-blind peer review process, and our work is guided by a group of established scholars who share our commitment to academic rigour and integrity. The full editorial and advisory boards will be announced shortly. (3/4)

We are pleased to announce the launch of Reading South-Asia—an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal committed to critical inquiry into the histories, politics, societies, and economies of contemporary South Asia. (1/4)