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Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (C) at the roundtable discussion with women leaders in Mumbai on July 25, 2012. (Asia Society India Centre)

Pakistan's First Oscar-Winner Discusses Women's Issues at Mumbai Private Roundtable

Documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy touches on evolving gender roles and lack of equal protection under the law. more

Sport, Society, and Sri Lanka

Novelist Shehan Karunatilaka shares insights into his prizewinning novel of Sri Lankan cricket, "Chinaman," with Rahul Bose. more
Highlights from the talk between Rahul Bose (L) and writer Shehan Karunatilaka (R) in Mumbai on Aug. 7, 2012. (6 min., 16 sec.)

Shehan Karunatilaka Explores Sri Lanka Through Cricket

Shehan Karunatilaka tells Rahul Bose how his debut novel acts an allegory for his country's 60-year history. more
Highlights of the discussion with Nachiket Mor, Vinod Rai and Adi Godrej in Mumbai on July 12, 2012. (8 min., 51 sec.)

Needed for India: Transparency and Accountability, 'Through and With' Democracy

Leading figures from government, industry and the social sector discuss how India can strengthen public accountability and efficiency while meeting the imperatives of growth. more
Key moments from the July 14, 2012 Mumbai programme on art and feminism with Gita Chadha, Bharati Kapadia, Shakuntala Kulkarni, and Kamini Sawhney. Artists and audience gathered for this event organized by Asia Society and the Jehangir Nicholson Art Gallery to discuss the exhibition on view, "Voicing a Presence: Women Artists in the Jehangir Nicholson Collection." (6 min., 20 sec.)

'Voicing a Presence,' and Talking About Art and Feminism

Three distinguished speakers host a discussion and gallery tour in the Jehangir Nicholson Gallery in Mumbai. more
Highlights from the 'Jugaad Innovation' panel in Mumbai on June 4, 2012. (7 min., 54 sec.)

Jugaad Innovation: Lessons from the Developing World for Business Worldwide

Speakers relate how creative ingenuity and innovation from developing countries can be incorporated into business innovation strategy anywhere. more

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: 'Hard Conversations' and Change

In Mumbai, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talks to Kiran Rao about the issues raised in her documentary "Saving Face." more
Highlights from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's talk with Kiran Rao in Mumbai on July 25, 2012. (8 min., 49 sec.)

India Premiere of 'Saving Face'

Asia Society hosts screenings and discussions with film's co-director. more
Highlights: Subir Gokarn, Kiran Karnik, Ashok Advani and Patrick Foulis speaking in Mumbai on May 28, 2012. (10 min., 34 sec.)

Collaborating with Competitors, and Dominating an Industry

Kiran Karnik, Ashok Advani, Subir Gokarn and Patrick Foulis assess major lessons from the rise of India's IT sector. more
Singing Cloud. Installation comprised of thousands of microphones with 48 multi-channel audio (9 min., 30 sec.), 2008 - 2009.

Shilpa Gupta: 'Driven By Instinct' to Become an Artist

Shilpa Gupta reveals what inspired her to become an artist and offers insights into issues of social injustice in her work. more