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Photo Essays
A Glimpse Inside India’s COVID-19 Lockdown in Assam
By StoriesAsia
India’s northeast has been relatively less affected by the pandemic, but the lockdown takes its toll.
Kashmir’s Fragile Floating Marvels
By Wasim Nabi
One man’s quest to keep houseboats afloat in Kashmir’s famed Dal Lake.
Inside COVID-19 Quarantine in Kyrgyzstan
By Stephen Lioy
Returning to Bishkek, photographer Stephen Lioy was placed in quarantine at a site he’s always wanted to explore: the old U.S. military base.
Who Will Save Luang Prabang?
By Tom Fawthrop
The World Heritage site in Laos is endangered by mega-projects and Mekong dams.
After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home
By Agoes Rudianto
238 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Wuhan are free to go home after ensuring they are not infected with the coronavirus.
The Rich Merchant and the Young Bukharans
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Catherine Putz paid a visit to the old houses of two pivotal Bukharan figures: Fayzulla and Usmon Khodjaev.
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
By Agoes Rudianto
The festival of Grebeg Sudiro celebrates ethnic Chinese heritage in Indonesia, where such celebrations were banned under Suharto.
Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law
By StoriesAsia
Women in the Indian state of Assam are making their voices heard.
Thousands of Indians Welcome New Year With Spirit of Resistance
By StoriesAsia
On a cold evening, a diverse group of concerned Indian citizens took to the streets to protest the new citizenship law.
Hand-in-Hand 2019: Indian and Chinese Armies Come Together for Joint Military Exercise
By StoriesAsia
The two-week exercise included more than 250 Chinese and Indian military personnel engaged in various joint counterterrorism trainings.
Community in Exile: India’s ‘Little Tibet’
By Subir Rana
How the residents of Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement hold on to their collective memories of the homeland.
Kashmir: From Encounter to Funeral
By Zafar Dar
Photos of rebels and civilians in disputed Kashmir, where violence continues to climb.