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![A Changing India: A Land of Dichotomies and Magic A Changing India: A Land of Dichotomies and Magic](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-akhi_2.jpg)
A Changing India: A Land of Dichotomies and Magic
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India contains multitudes.
![Authenticity Over Comfort: Why Indian Tourism Should Avoid Resort Complexes Authenticity Over Comfort: Why Indian Tourism Should Avoid Resort Complexes](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-elle-474382-unsplash.jpg)
Authenticity Over Comfort: Why Indian Tourism Should Avoid Resort Complexes
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Culture is one of the greatest assets of Indian tourism, but it can’t be promoted through hotel towns.
![The Organic Food Revolution: A Nightmare for India? The Organic Food Revolution: A Nightmare for India?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-07_16-11-41.jpg)
The Organic Food Revolution: A Nightmare for India?
By Parul Abrol
Is India's organic food revolution myth or reality?
![From Film to Reality: How Fans Find Their Fantasy Worlds From Film to Reality: How Fans Find Their Fantasy Worlds](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-38638557305_bf0a0452a4_b.jpg)
From Film to Reality: How Fans Find Their Fantasy Worlds
By Layne Vandenberg
Jiufen’s A-Mei Teahouse may not have inspired Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, but fans visit in droves anyway.
![Tajikistan and Central Asia's Culture Wars Tajikistan and Central Asia's Culture Wars](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rahmon-imams-at-speech-facebook.jpg)
Tajikistan and Central Asia's Culture Wars
By Catherine Putz
There’s no unweaving history’s tapestry in Central Asia.
![‘Azja Express’: Asia’s Life Unexpressed ‘Azja Express’: Asia’s Life Unexpressed](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-03_14-31-42.jpg)
‘Azja Express’: Asia’s Life Unexpressed
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The TV show’s formula reinforces European stereotypes about Asia.
![Nepal's Singing Storyteller Nepal's Singing Storyteller](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-19_06-05-56.jpg)
Nepal's Singing Storyteller
By Vishal Arora
Nepalese journalist switches to singing for storytelling.
![Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-01_20-12-37.jpg)
Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture
By Catherine Putz
The Silk Road, a “cultural artery," brought to the region all kinds of foreign influences.
![Dear Steve King: Here's What Asia Contributed to Western Civilization Dear Steve King: Here's What Asia Contributed to Western Civilization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-19_18-39-56.jpg)
Dear Steve King: Here's What Asia Contributed to Western Civilization
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Rep. Steve King's ahistorical commentary cannot go uncorrected.
![Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-15_02-02-59.jpg)
Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.
![Attacks Against Africans in India: All About Racism? Attacks Against Africans in India: All About Racism?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-03_00-34-52.jpg)
Attacks Against Africans in India: All About Racism?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Why the race argument cannot be ignored when addressing the attacks against African nationals in India.
![A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash? A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-05-12_19-00-36.jpg)
A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
In modern and ancient Asia alike, food and consumable products have been stores of wealth.
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