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Cultural Diplomacy and Chiragh — A Light in the Dark (Complete)

A discussion on the role of cultural diplomacy and the creation of the South Asian Symphony Orchestra followed by a series of performances.

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Donald Stadtner — Cautionary Tales About Rage, Fate, and Forgiveness

29 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

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Cultural Diplomacy & Chiragh - A Light in the Dark

On April 25, 2019, Asia Society India Centre hosted a conversation on cultural diplomacy and a series of performances by musicians from the South Asian Symphony Orchestra.

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Asian American Designer and Author Showcases at AsiaStore

Asia Society hosts designer showcases and an author reading in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Were Local Politics or Geopolitical Rivalries Behind Sri Lanka’s Recent Coup Crisis?

Sri Lanka recently emerged from a dangerous political crisis with its democracy and constitution miraculously intact.

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A South Asian 'Game of Thrones:' Behind Sri Lanka's Political Crisis

President Sirisena's decision to overthrow the prime minister and install a political rival has thrown the country's fragile democracy in disarray.

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AsiaStore's Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Gift ideas for everyone in your orbit!

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A Tongue Untied - The Story of Dakhani

A screening of the documentary A Tongue Untied - The Story of Dakhani, written and directed by Gautam Pemmaraju. A film about humour and satire in Dakhani - a vernacular form of Urdu spoken across the Deccan region.

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Deconstructing India's Global Ambition

On October 30, 2018, Bharat Karnad and Meena Menon discussed India's Foreign Policy under Narendra Modi, based on Karnad's new book - Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India's Global Ambition.