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Vishal Arora
Vishal Arora is a New Delhi-based journalist who writes, and produces video features, on politics, culture, religion, foreign affairs and human rights in South and Southeast Asia.
Vishal Arora is a New Delhi-based journalist. He writes, and produces video features, on politics, culture, religion, foreign affairs and human rights in South and Southeast Asia. His articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and many other outlets.
Follow him on Twitter at @vishalarora_in
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November 15, 2016
'Apprentice': Filmmaker Explores Capital Punishment in Singapore
By Vishal Arora
Boo Junfeng discusses his latest film, which takes on the issue of capital punishment in Singapore, in an exclusive interview.
November 11, 2016
Filmmakers Take Cinema to Dalai Lama’s Hometown-in-Exile
By Vishal Arora
The Diplomat spoke to filmmaker Tenzing Sonam, a Tibetan in exile, about the Dharamshala International Film Festival
October 20, 2016
A Journalist Takes on Bhutan's Top Judge, Sparking National Reflection on Democracy
By Vishal Arora
Namgay Zam’s complaint against the country’s Chief Justice is emblematic of a larger struggle.
October 21, 2016
Nepal's Singing Storyteller
By Vishal Arora
Nepalese journalist switches to singing for storytelling.
September 28, 2016
How India Can Better Preserve Its Cultural Heritage
By Vishal Arora
An interview with Ratish Nanda, a prominent conservation architect in India.
September 23, 2016
Finding Delhi’s Lost Monuments
By Vishal Arora
Glimpses of historical treasures hidden within the bustle of a modern city.
August 23, 2016
In Bhutan, a Facebook Post Leads to Defamation Charges
By Vishal Arora
The case is symbolic of questions surrounding Bhutan's elites, and the right to free expression for the rest.
April 24, 2016
Visions of Nepal: One Year After the Quake
By Vishal Arora
Recovery has been slow, but the Nepalese remain impressively stoic.
April 01, 2016
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Democratic Myopia
By Vishal Arora
The icon should avoid obsessing about the presidency at the expense of other democratic performs.
March 22, 2016
Just How Popular Is India in South Asia Really?
By Vishal Arora
The country seems oblivious to its image in the eyes of its neighbors.
March 11, 2016
Bhutan Celebrates Newborn Prince by Planting 108,000 Trees
By Vishal Arora
The project underscores the strong feelings Bhutanese have for their monarchy.
November 25, 2015
R.I.P., India’s Influence in Nepal
By Vishal Arora
India will pay a diplomatic price for its reaction to Nepal's new constitution.