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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.
A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
By Vishal Arora
A Muslim poet protests against the recent violence inflicted on her community.
Can Nepal Be Another ‘Switzerland’?
By Vishal Arora
Do Nepali leaders really know what makes Switzerland a success story?
Nepal’s Earthquake Through the Eyes of a Poet
By Vishal Arora
Responding to the trauma of Nepal's great tragedy through poetry.
The Slow Death of Kashmir's Dal Lake
By Vishal Arora
Kashmir's crown jewel is "dying," according to the man behind a new documentary.
Is Press Freedom Under Attack in India?
By Vishal Arora
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta discusses media freedom in light of the recent raid on NDTV's founders.
Quitting the Corporate World to Promote India's Indie Cinema
By Vishal Arora
"People thought I was crazy, thought it was just a whimsical idea."
Meet India’s ‘Tree Doctor’
By Vishal Arora
Urban conservationist Vijay Nishanth is on a quest to save India's trees.
A Northeast Indian Woman on Sexual Abuse in Big Cities
By Vishal Arora
Vida Z. shares her experience with the troubling intersection of racism and sexual harassment.
Helping Women Travel Alone Amid India’s Rape Problem
By Vishal Arora
Malini Gowrishankar's start-up encourages women to travel by themselves, without fear.
Inside the Mind of a Hindu Nationalist
By Vishal Arora and Parul Abrol
A Hindu nationalist foot soldier shares his worldview.
Exploring Kathmandu’s ‘Dark Star’
By Vishal Arora
Author Rabi Thapa takes viewers on a tour of Kathmandu's tourist hotspot-cum-red light district.
Nepal’s Ex-Maoist Child Soldier Shares Plight of His 3,000 Peers
By Vishal Arora
About 3,000 former child soldiers in Nepal remain jobless.