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Through the Lens: Life and Politics in Asia  .
Each week, The Diplomat's Vishal Arora travels around Asia to bring stories on politics, culture, and society, portraying different facets of life on the continent.
The ‘Pad Man’ of India’s Parliament
By Mansi Bhatia and Nantha Kishore
Lawmaker Ninong Ering’s progressive step toward a period-friendly India.
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What Should the World Do With Refugees?
April 05, 2018
What Should the World Do With Refugees?
StoriesAsia speaks to Honey Oberoi Vahali about the psychology of the refugee crisis.
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What Should the World Do With Refugees?
Why This Delhi Man Feeds Thousands Daily
November 10, 2017
Why This Delhi Man Feeds Thousands Daily
Veerji, along with his group of volunteers, cares for India's homeless.
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Why This Delhi Man Feeds Thousands Daily
Why Did This Russian Woman Contest an Indian Beauty Pageant?
October 12, 2017
Why Did This Russian Woman Contest an Indian Beauty Pageant?
Elena Tuteja, a finalist in the Mrs India Earth 2017 contest, wants women to follow their dreams.
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Why Did This Russian Woman Contest an Indian Beauty Pageant?
A Bollywood Take on Storytelling in Journalism
October 05, 2017
A Bollywood Take on Storytelling in Journalism
Why have visual news media not adopted what could be called “cinematic journalism"?
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A Bollywood Take on Storytelling in Journalism
Making Local Education Work in the Philippines
September 26, 2017
Making Local Education Work in the Philippines
The lumads see education as the key to development.
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Making Local Education Work in the Philippines
Singer Touches Lonely Hearts in ‘Happy’ Bhutan
September 22, 2017
Singer Touches Lonely Hearts in ‘Happy’ Bhutan
Sangay Lhaden Tshering sings to bring happiness to Thimphu's lonely visitors.
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Singer Touches Lonely Hearts in ‘Happy’ Bhutan
An Ex-Addict’s Journey from Bhutanese Prison to Thai Kitchen
September 15, 2017
An Ex-Addict’s Journey from Bhutanese Prison to Thai Kitchen
One step at a time.
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An Ex-Addict’s Journey from Bhutanese Prison to Thai Kitchen
Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
August 31, 2017
Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
These girls rock, fighting stereotypes with music.
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Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
August 23, 2017
‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
To foster tolerance, Feby Indirani's new book encourages understanding through humor.
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‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
August 02, 2017
A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
A Muslim poet protests against the recent violence inflicted on her community.
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A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
Can Nepal Be Another ‘Switzerland’?
July 18, 2017
Can Nepal Be Another ‘Switzerland’?
Do Nepali leaders really know what makes Switzerland a success story?
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Can Nepal Be Another ‘Switzerland’?
Nepal’s Earthquake Through the Eyes of a Poet
July 13, 2017
Nepal’s Earthquake Through the Eyes of a Poet
Responding to the trauma of Nepal's great tragedy through poetry.
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Nepal’s Earthquake Through the Eyes of a Poet
The Slow Death of Kashmir's Dal Lake
June 28, 2017
The Slow Death of Kashmir's Dal Lake
Kashmir's crown jewel is "dying," according to the man behind a new documentary.
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The Slow Death of Kashmir's Dal Lake
Is Press Freedom Under Attack in India?
June 13, 2017
Is Press Freedom Under Attack in India?
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta discusses media freedom in light of the recent raid on NDTV's founders.
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Is Press Freedom Under Attack in India?
Quitting the Corporate World to Promote India's Indie Cinema
June 07, 2017
Quitting the Corporate World to Promote India's Indie Cinema
"People thought I was crazy, thought it was just a whimsical idea."
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Quitting the Corporate World to Promote India's Indie Cinema
Meet India’s ‘Tree Doctor’
May 29, 2017
Meet India’s ‘Tree Doctor’
Urban conservationist Vijay Nishanth is on a quest to save India's trees.
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Meet India’s ‘Tree Doctor’
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Amb. Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
May 23, 2018
Amb. Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
Pakistan's ambassador in Afghanistan talks about refugees, terrorism, and the border dispute.
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