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Interview: Aasif Mandvi on Introducing Jon Hamm to the 'Indian Head Wobble'

The 'Daily Show' correspondent also lists his three favorite interviews on the fake news show and warns Jon Stewart of a potential John Oliver takeover.

Photos: Malaysian Street Art With an Interactive Twist

Catherine Mar photographs the interactive street art of Lithuanian-born artist Ernest Zacharevic, which transforms ordinary urban environments in Penang, Malaysia.

Photos: What Are You Eating on Lunar New Year? Instagram Us at #AsiaSocietyLNY

On the eve of Lunar New Year. Asia Blog wants to see what you'll be eating to ring in the Year of the Snake. Instagram us your photos with #AsiaSocietyLNY.

Video: Who Will Be China's Psy?

Author Jonathan Campbell says that if Chinese rock 'n' roll were to take off globally, he hopes it would be in "a more serious way" than just "a crazy video with a silly dance."

Photos: From Linsanity to Galloping Gangnam, a Look Back at Asia in 2012

As the world bids 2012 adieu, we look back at some of the year's most memorable people and events from Asia.

Poll: Who Was Asia's Person of the Year in 2012?

Asia Blog has compiled a list of 12 of the most newsworthy figures of 2012. It's your turn to vote on who you think had the most impact.

2012: Psy, J-Lin Define Asian 'Zeitgeist' According to Google

"Gangnam Style" and Jeremy Lin sweep through Asia. We present the top searches in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.