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The Organic Food Revolution: A Nightmare for India?
By
Parul Abrol
September 21, 2018
Is India's organic food revolution myth or reality?
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September 14, 2018
From Film to Reality: How Fans Find Their Fantasy Worlds
Jiufen’s A-Mei Teahouse may not have inspired Miyazaki’s
Spirited Away
, but fans visit in droves anyway.
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From Film to Reality: How Fans Find Their Fantasy Worlds
July 12, 2017
Tajikistan and Central Asia's Culture Wars
There’s no unweaving history’s tapestry in Central Asia.
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Tajikistan and Central Asia's Culture Wars
January 03, 2017
‘Azja Express’: Asia’s Life Unexpressed
The TV show’s formula reinforces European stereotypes about Asia.
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‘Azja Express’: Asia’s Life Unexpressed
October 21, 2016
Nepal's Singing Storyteller
Nepalese journalist switches to singing for storytelling.
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Nepal's Singing Storyteller
August 02, 2016
Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture
The Silk Road, a “cultural artery," brought to the region all kinds of foreign influences.
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Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture
July 20, 2016
Dear Steve King: Here's What Asia Contributed to Western Civilization
Rep. Steve King's ahistorical commentary cannot go uncorrected.
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Dear Steve King: Here's What Asia Contributed to Western Civilization
June 15, 2016
Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality
Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.
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Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality
June 03, 2016
Attacks Against Africans in India: All About Racism?
Why the race argument cannot be ignored when addressing the attacks against African nationals in India.
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Attacks Against Africans in India: All About Racism?
May 13, 2016
A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?
In modern and ancient Asia alike, food and consumable products have been stores of wealth.
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A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?
March 29, 2016
The Quran, As Seen by the Muslims
Discovering how most Muslims see their holy book means treading between the two extremes of radical Islam and liberal Western scholarship.
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The Quran, As Seen by the Muslims
March 07, 2016
South Asia: Tethered to the Middle East; Southeast Asia: Tethered to China
Historically and culturally, the Middle East and Southeast Asia have been tethered to India and China respectively.
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South Asia: Tethered to the Middle East; Southeast Asia: Tethered to China
February 19, 2016
Discovering Cyrus the Great's Secrets in Modern Iran
2,500 years after his death, Cyrus the Great's tomb in Iran remains a site of mystery and wonder.
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Discovering Cyrus the Great's Secrets in Modern Iran
February 08, 2016
The Walled City of Lahore: Protecting Heritage and History
After years of negligence, Lahore's historic and cultural treasures are being rescued from further deterioration.
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The Walled City of Lahore: Protecting Heritage and History
January 08, 2016
Taking off: The Cambodian Space Project
The Diplomat
's Luke Hunt speaks with the stars of the rock band Cambodian Space Project.
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Taking off: The Cambodian Space Project
September 15, 2015
India Meets Pakistan ... At a Fashion Show in New Delhi
While their governments might not get along, Indian and Pakistani civil society do just fine.
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India Meets Pakistan ... At a Fashion Show in New Delhi
August 17, 2015
A Creative Vision for Tomorrow's Pakistan: A Conversation with Adnan Malik
The Diplomat
speaks with Adnan Malik about Pakistan's entertainment industry.
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A Creative Vision for Tomorrow's Pakistan: A Conversation with Adnan Malik
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