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Sports, culture and the arts are a passion for billions in the Asia-Pacific, and offer unique insights into what makes countries here tick. From the latest cricket match to prize-winning novels and the latest art exhibitions, The Diplomat's bloggers cover it all, giving you a fresh perspective on the region.
India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Hindi continues to explode in India.
‘Crayon Diplomacy’ in Taiwan
By James X. Morris
One artist’s use of Taiwan’s diplomatic weakness as a canvas for dialogue.
Art in the Delhi Metro
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The metro in the capital of India moved from state-of-the-art to art-of-the-state.
Taiwan Wins International Recognition – In Sports
By Gary Sands
Recent victories in tennis and badminton bring some welcome positive attention to the island.
So What, It’s Not Cricket? India Joins the Football Craze
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The World Cup offers clues as to football’s growing popularity in India.
Rooting for the Trees: India’s Capital Awakens to Its Ecological Challenges
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Recent protests against tree cutting underline Delhi’s problems with pollution.
Meet Taiwan's Newest Official Indigenous Group
By James X. Morris
Taiwan’s courts recognize the Siraya as the island’s 17th indigenous group, setting a new precedent.
Gods Against Ghosts: The Exorcisms of India’s Mehandipur Balaji
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A temple in northern India is famed for its exorcism rituals.
Koalaty Koala Care
By Zie Raya
A wildlife hospital on the Gold Coast has seen skyrocketing numbers of koalas suffering from chlamydia.
Helsinki: How to Create a European Hub for Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A relatively small airport in northern Europe became an unexpected beneficiary of growing Asia-Europe connectivity.
Online Learning in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Is North Korea going through an online learning revolution?
The New Silk Road Is Old: Why You Should Ignore Belt and Road Initiative Maps
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Looking for good publications on the Belt and Road Initiative? Ignore the ones with maps. (Well, maybe not all.)