South Asia described as the most dangerous region in the world also has a common history and close social,cultural and sporting bonds. South Asia Century, a book based on the supplement by the same name that Dawn published on 1 January 2000 brings out these affinities as well as the adversarial factors, which have made South Asia what it is today. In scholarly and objective articles writers from all over the region examine the political history, economic development. socio-cultural growth and sports of South Asia.