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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.
Singer Ash King on Music’s Pull and Purpose
By Avinash Giri and Vishal Arora, from StoriesAsia
The Bollywood film singer talks about music, life, and his journey from the UK to India.
Old Delhi’s Last Calligrapher
By Nantha Kishore
Mohammad Ghalib is one of the last remaining traditional calligraphic artists in Old Delhi.
The ‘Pad Man’ of India’s Parliament
By Mansi Bhatia and Nantha Kishore
Lawmaker Ninong Ering’s progressive step toward a period-friendly India.
What Should the World Do With Refugees?
By Avinash Giri, Mansi Bhatia & Nantha Kishore
StoriesAsia speaks to Honey Oberoi Vahali about the psychology of the refugee crisis.
Why This Delhi Man Feeds Thousands Daily
By Vishal Arora
Veerji, along with his group of volunteers, cares for India's homeless.
Why Did This Russian Woman Contest an Indian Beauty Pageant?
By Vishal Arora
Elena Tuteja, a finalist in the Mrs India Earth 2017 contest, wants women to follow their dreams.
A Bollywood Take on Storytelling in Journalism
By Vishal Arora
Why have visual news media not adopted what could be called “cinematic journalism"?
Making Local Education Work in the Philippines
By The Breakaway Media
The lumads see education as the key to development.
Singer Touches Lonely Hearts in ‘Happy’ Bhutan
By Sonam Yangchen, Chencho Dema, and Vishal Arora
Sangay Lhaden Tshering sings to bring happiness to Thimphu's lonely visitors.
An Ex-Addict’s Journey from Bhutanese Prison to Thai Kitchen
By Sonam Yangchen, Chencho Dema and Vishal Arora
One step at a time.
Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
By Vishal Arora
These girls rock, fighting stereotypes with music.
‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
By Vishal Arora
To foster tolerance, Feby Indirani's new book encourages understanding through humor.