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[JLF 2023] The Paradoxes of India

NEW YORK, September 13, 2023 — Politician and acclaimed author Shashi Tharoor navigates the tensions and harmonies within the paradoxes of India. Author Seema Sirohi moderated the conversation. (49 min., 15 sec.)

The Jaipur Literature Festival is described as “the greatest literary show on Earth.” It presents a series of conversations and performances examining the human experience through the imaginations of some of the world’s leading authors, thinkers, and performers. 

President of Vietnam, H.E. To Lam, on the 30th Anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Current Affairs
 /  New York

President of Vietnam, H.E. To Lam, on the 30th Anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam Relations

U.S. and Vietnam leaders deliver keynote remarks at the anniversary celebration.
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Policies of Care: Mental Health and the Workplace
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 /  India

Policies of Care: Mental Health and the Workplace

Soumitra Pathare, Rachana Iyer, Lakshmi Sreenivasan, and Arjun Kapoor discuss the effect of poor work culture and stress on mental health.
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Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani

The former Singaporean diplomat discusses his latest book with Kyung-wha Kang, which chronicles his journey from a poor upbringing to becoming a distinguished diplomat and academic.
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Javanese Gamelan in the World: Hybrid Compositions by I.M. Harjito [Part 2]
Arts
 /  New York

Javanese Gamelan in the World: Hybrid Compositions by I.M. Harjito [Part 2]

The Javanese musician leads a concert that features compositions he has written for Javanese gamelan in celebration of the U.S.-Indonesia diplomatic relations.
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Javanese Gamelan in the World: Traditional Compositions by I.M. Harjito [Part 1]
Arts
 /  New York

Javanese Gamelan in the World: Traditional Compositions by I.M. Harjito [Part 1]

The Javanese musician leads a concert that features compositions he has written for Javanese gamelan in celebration of the U.S.-Indonesia diplomatic relations.
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South Asian Arts Talk in Celebration of the Life of Priyanka Mathew: Artist Shahzia Sikander and Curator Diana Campbell
Arts
 /  New York

South Asian Arts Talk in Celebration of the Life of Priyanka Mathew: Artist Shahzia Sikander and Curator Diana Campbell

The Pakistani-American artist and the Dhaka Art Summit chief curator talk about the legacy of the late South Asian art collector and Sotheby auctioneer.
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[HIGHLIGHTS] Homage to the Earth: Abigail Washburn, Martha Redbone and Jen Shyu
Arts
 /  New York

[HIGHLIGHTS] Homage to the Earth: Abigail Washburn, Martha Redbone, and Jen Shyu

The three musicians join forces for the first time in a collaborative evening dedicated to honoring nature.
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Peter Hessler on his new book "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education"
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Peter Hessler on his new book "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education"

The New Yorker staff writer speaks with Alec Ash about his latest book chronicling his two years teaching university students in the Chinese city of Chengdu.
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2023 Asia Game Changer Awards Highlights
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2023 Asia Game Changer Awards Highlights

Asia Society's signature awards event celebrates the achievements of extraordinary Asians and Asian Americans.
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2022 Asia Game Changer Awards Highlights
Current Affairs
 /  New York

2022 Asia Game Changer Awards Highlights

Asia Society's signature awards event celebrates the achievements of extraordinary Asians and Asian Americans.
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[HIGHLIGHTS] Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: World Premiere
Arts
 /  New York

[HIGHLIGHTS] Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: World Premiere

The Filipinx composer and percussionist performs a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems with Claire Chase, Alex Peh, Levy Lorenzo, Ledah Finck, Sarah Thomas, Amy Huimei Tan, and Irène Han.
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[Viewpoints] Three Iconic Directors: Gurinder Chadha, Deepa Mehta, and Mira Nair
Arts
 /  New York

[Viewpoints] Three Iconic Directors: Gurinder Chadha, Deepa Mehta, and Mira Nair

The three filmmakers of Punjabi background speak to Aroon Shivdasani about their creative visions and representing a broader Indian diaspora from Canada, the UK, and the United States.
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