Asia Society’s Most Popular YouTube Videos in 2015
--Originally published at Asia Blog One thing is clear from looking back at Asia Society's most popular 2015 videos: India clips won the year.
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: At the Zoo in India
--Originally published at Asia Blog A group of elephants walk around at the zoo in Mysore, India on December 21, 2015. (Yair Aronshtam/Flickr)
View Article#TBT: In 2007, ‘Kinsmen’ Redefine Jazz
--Originally published at Asia Blog Each week, we'll reach into Asia Society's archives to find a photo from the organization's nearly 60-year history. This week: when saxophonists of different...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Marble Magnificence in India
--Originally published at Asia Blog Crowds of people explore the Taj Mahal in Agra, India on January 26, 2016. (Hadi Zaher/Flickr)
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: A Magnificent Temple in India
--Originally published at Asia Blog A majestic temple with intricate carvings in Tamil Nadu, India on January 22, 2016. (Aravindan Ganesan/Flickr)
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher in India
--Originally published at Asia Blog Tickell's blue flycatcher — a small bird with blue feathers — perched on a branch in Karnataka, India on February 6, 2016. (ruben alexander/Flickr)
View ArticleKevin Rudd: How to Bring India’s Growth Online
--Originally published at Asia Blog In a new op-ed, the president of the Asia Society Policy Institute calls for the country to join APEC.
View ArticleTreatment of Asians at the Oscars: ‘Antithesis of Progress’
--Originally published at Asia Blog A segment resurfacing Asian stereotypes obscures an equally troubling problem: the lack of good roles in Hollywood.
View ArticleAsia Society Policy Institute: It’s Time for India to Join APEC
--Originally published at Asia Blog Kevin Rudd, ASPI's president, said the country's inclusion would be "good for India, good for APEC, good for the region, and good for the world."
View ArticleInterview: Padma Lakshmi
--Originally published at Asia Blog The model, actress, and television host talks about the healing powers of food — and what Asian foods we should all be eating.
View ArticlePadma Lakshmi: ‘I Finally Don’t Care What People Think of Me’
--Originally published at Asia Blog The model and 'Top Chef' host discussed her candid new memoir at Asia Society Thursday night.
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How Indians Learned to Embrace Natural Skin
--Originally published at Asia Blog A campaign against "fairness cream" has transformed traditional standards of beauty in India.
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The 2016 Nuclear Security Summit: What to Look For
--Originally published at Asia Blog In an AsiaConnect call on Friday, Dr. Gary Samore discussed the role of Asia in preventing nuclear terrorism, containing North Korea, and other subjects.
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Arun Jaitley: Indian Government Ready to Join APEC
--Originally published at Asia Blog The Indian finance minister affirmed his country's interest in expanding regional trade opportunities during a conversation with Asia Society's Kevin Rudd.
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India Finance Minister Bullish on Country’s Economic Prospects
--Originally published at Asia Blog In an appearance at Asia Society New York, Arun Jaitley addressed challenges to India's economy but maintained his optimism that rapid growth will continue.
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Ajay Piramal: Five Lessons in the Life of ‘India’s Warren Buffett’
--Originally published at Asia Blog Humility, faith, and a willingness to make mistakes has turned Piramal into one of India's most successful business people.
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Video: Ajay Piramal Wants to Bring Fine Art to the Masses
--Originally published at Asia Blog "We are so busy in our lives to make money that we forget art."
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The problem of access to quality in school education – Invest in more buses...
--Originally published at Leadership Boulevard Traveling around the villages and talukas of Solapur during the past few weeks, I have been struck by the number of ‘prathamik shalas’ (Primary Schools)...
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Interview: Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa on Charlie Parker, Ravi Shankar,...
--Originally published at Asia Blog The Indian-American saxophonist discusses his heritage, musical influences, and why Ravi Shankar's appearance at Woodstock was both the "best and worst thing" to...
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#TBT: In 2015, Asia ‘Game Changers’ Hit the Red Carpet
--Originally published at Asia Blog In the year celebrating Asia Society's 60th anniversary, we periodically reach into the archives to find memories from the organization's history. This week: a...
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