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Joseph Lelyveld: Gandhi's Struggles

In Mumbai, the author of the 2011 Gandhi biography "Great Soul" discusses aspects of the Mahatma's life and career with Ranjit Hoskote. more
Joseph Lelyveld (L) and Ranjit Hoskote (R) at Asia Society India Centre's event in Mumbai on February 2, 2012. (Asia Society India Centre)

Gandhi and the Struggling Subcontinent

Joseph Lelyveld and Ranjit Hoskote discuss what Gandhi's struggles with India tell us about his life and the subcontinent during colonial rule. more
Joseph Lelyveld (L) and Ranjit Hoskote (R) at Asia Society India Centre's event in Mumbai on February 2, 2012. (Asia Society India Centre)

Gandhi and the Struggling Subcontinent

Joseph Lelyveld and Ranjit Hoskote discuss what Gandhi's struggles with India tell us about his life and the subcontinent during colonial rule. more

Experts Reflect on Importance of Nixon's Visit to China

In a panel discussion, experts reflected on the significance of President Nixon's visit to China. more

Nixon in China: The Week That Changed the World

On the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's visit to China, two participants reflect on its significance with Orville Schell, Director of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations. more

The Great Debates: Islamic Debate (Highlights)

Key moments from the panel discussion on Shari'a and Islamic law led by Duke University Professor of Religion and Islamic Studies Ebrahim Moosa. more

The Great Debates: Islamic Debate (Complete)

Duke University Professor of Religion and Islamic Studies Ebrahim Moosa leads a panel discussion on Shari'a and Islamic law. more

Rabbis, Butchers, and a Great Tradition (Talmudic Debate)

Highlights of Asia Society's "Great Debates" talk between Moshe Halbertal and Jeff Israel on the traditions behind Talmudic debate. more

The Great Debates: Jewish Talmudic Debate (Complete)

Scholars Moshe Halbertal and Jeff Israel explore the traditions underlying Talmudic debate. more

W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Grant Ceremony (Complete)

The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund awarded its annual grant and fellowship to photographers who are pursuing long-term documentary projects in humanistic photography. more