Chhat festival is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun), Agni (fire) and Lord Kartikeya or Muruga.
The joint Asia Society and IRRI Task Force report, Never an Empty Bowl: Sustaining Food Security in Asia, was the focus at the 3rd International Rice Congress in Vietnam.
Asia Society trustee and Task Force chair tells the G-20 that rhetoric isn't enough to address present challenges.
A mask seller stands outside as Caton tower illuminates during a light show rehersal for the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games, in Guangzhou on November 10, 2010.
The versatile writer and editor tours behind his major new compilation of writing from the Islamic world.
Ahead of the G20, Associate Fellow Charles Armstrong discusses Korea's geo-political positioning between the US and China.