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Comedy is Serious Business (Complete)

MUMBAI, October 5, 2015 — A conversation between Ajay Nair, COO, Only Much Louder, Mike Farah, President of Production, Funny or Die, Brad Jenkins, Executive Producer/Managing Director, Funny or Die, Chris Bruss, President of Digital Content, Funny or Die and Radhika Vaz, Comedian. (1 hr., 23 min.)

The Last Days of Old Beijing
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The Last Days of Old Beijing

NEW YORK, May 7, 2009 - Longtime Beijing resident Michael Meyer discusses the publication of his new memoir, The Last Days of Old Beijing. (1 hr., 12 min.)
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Tarjama/Translation: New Video Art
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Tarjama/Translation: New Video Art

NEW YORK, May 17, 2009 - Artists discuss new video art from the Tarjama/Translation exhibit. (38 min.)
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After the Financial Tsunami
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After the Financial Tsunami

NEW YORK, April 23, 2009 - Senior Managing Director of the Blackstone Group and Chairman of Blackstone Greater China Antony Leung expresses confidence about the long-term prospects for mainland China's and Hong Kong's economies. (1 hr., 13 min.)
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Blackstone Group's Antony Leung
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Blackstone Group's Antony Leung

Video Excerpt: Antony Leung of the Blackstone group argues that China is ready to absorb excess "human capital" in the face of rising unemployment, at a discussion at the Asia Society, April 23, 2009. (1 min., 53 sec.).
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Thai FM Kasit Piromya (Complete)
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Thai FM Kasit Piromya (Complete)

NEW YORK, April 21, 2009 - Thailand Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya discusses the current political unrest in Thailand, and the role ASEAN plays in resolving the region's human rights issues, and the global financial crisis. (57 min.)
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Thai FM Kasit Piromya
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Thai FM Kasit Piromya

Video Excerpt: Kasit Piromya says he is "confident" that Thailand will overcome the current politicial unrest that has gripped his country, during his speech at the Asia Society, April 21, 2009. (1 min., 19 sec.)
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Namita Devidayal (Complete)
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Namita Devidayal (Complete)

NEW YORK, April 20, 2009 - For the American launch of her memoir The Music Room, Namita Devidayal sings and is joined by choreographer Rajika Puri for a discussion on the Indian classical music. (1 hr., 6 min.)
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Namita Devidayal
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Namita Devidayal

Video Excerpt: At a dicussion at Asia Society, April 20, 2009, Namita Devidayal explains the significance of the music room to her life (2 min., 19 sec.).
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A Dry Future for India?
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A Dry Future for India?

Panel discusses how India faces an unprecedented water crisis in the next two decades.
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Sri Lanka At a Crossroads (Complete)

Sri Lanka At a Crossroads (Complete)

NEW YORK, April 15, 2009 - V.V. Ganeshananthan, Alan Keenan, and Ahilan Kadirgamar assess the likelihood of a government victory in Sri Lanka's long-running conflict, and what it will mean for minority and civilian populations there. (1 hr., 3 min.)
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Sri Lanka At a Crossroads

Sri Lanka At a Crossroads

Video Excerpt: Ahilan Kadirgamar speculates as to what will become of minority grievances in a post-LTTE Sri Lanka during a discussion at the Asia Society, April 15, 2009. (1 min., 53 sec.).
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America's Future in Asia (Complete)
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America's Future in Asia (Complete)

NEW YORK, January 27, 2009 - Simon Tay, Nobuyoshi Sakajiri, and Walter Russell Mead discuss the future of US-Asia relations, in a program moderated by Jamie Metzl. (59 min.)
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