Uncover the profound realities of life, illness, and death across contemporary South Asia. This vital collection delves into how people navigate structural transformations, governance, and shifting social landscapes with resilience. Explore analyses of ageing, well-being, and the pervasive influence of policies amidst conditions of precariousness. Discover how hope endures and shapes attitudes towards life’s fundamental uncertainties. An indispensable resource for scholars and students of South Asian sociology, anthropology, history, medical studies, and cultural theory.