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Each week,
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Vishal Arora travels around Asia to bring stories on politics, culture, and society, portraying different facets of life on the continent.
March 17, 2017
What’s It Like to Be a Woman in Bollywood?
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Vishal Arora
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March 17, 2017
Shreya Narayan shares her experience as a Bollywood actress and what she see would like to see change.
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February 17, 2017
A Warning From Nepal’s ‘River Man’
In 20 years, Nepal may not have any undammed rivers left.
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A Warning From Nepal’s ‘River Man’
February 10, 2017
Journalist Namgay Zam Leaves Bhutan: Brain Drain in Action
The Diplomat
visited Zam in Kathmandu to speak to her about her decision to leave Bhutan.
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Journalist Namgay Zam Leaves Bhutan: Brain Drain in Action
February 02, 2017
Meet Nepal’s Buddhist ‘Rock Star Nun’
One nun is breaking stereotypes about women and clergy alike.
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Meet Nepal’s Buddhist ‘Rock Star Nun’
December 20, 2016
Indian Journalist’s Road From Addiction to Recovery
Vijay Simha, a senior Indian journalist, recovered from alcoholism to write books on sobriety.
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Indian Journalist’s Road From Addiction to Recovery
October 21, 2016
Nepal's Singing Storyteller
Nepalese journalist switches to singing for storytelling.
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Nepal's Singing Storyteller
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