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Arts

/ Switzerland

The Flavors of Sichuan With Fuchsia Dunlop

ZURICH, June 30, 2022 — Renowned British chef Fuchsia Dunlop presents one of China’s eight great cuisines, best known for its spiciness. Dunlop talks about her formative experiences in Chengdu, misconceptions about Chinese food, and cooking as a way to delve into a culture and celebrate cultural heritage. Aurelia Rauch, head of communications at Bergos, moderates the conversation, which was hosted by Asia Society Switzerland. Photos by Ian Cumming. (44 min., 56 sec.)

Arts

Muslim Voices: Reza Aslan

Part of the city-wide festival Muslim Voices: Arts and Ideas, Iranian American author Reza Aslan discusses Islam today in the contexts of history, faith, ideology, and culture.

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Arts

/ New York

Muslim Voices: Dastangoi

Naseeruddin Shah and colleagues revive one of the great storytelling traditions of South Asia.

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Policy

A New Indian Government

Kanchan Chandra (New York University); Sanjay Ruparelia (New School for Social Research), and Hindustan Times' Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, discuss India's 15th General Election, the results and its implications.

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Business

Water for the Poor (Complete)

NEW YORK, June 3, 2009 - Microfinance and water management experts discuss innovative private-sector microfinance approaches to water management in the developing world. (1 hr., 13 min.)

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Business

Water for the Poor

Video Excerpt: Joe Madiath, founder and executive director of Gram Vikas, discusses the need for microfinance and the possibility of its becoming mainstream. (1 min., 35 sec.)

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Policy

Pakistan's Refugee Crisis (Complete)

NEW YORK, June 1, 2009 - Abdullah Hussain Haroon, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, and George Rupp, president of the International Rescue Committee, discuss the IDP crisis with Asia Society President Emeritus Nicholas Platt. (1 hr., 23 min.)

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Policy

Pakistan's Refugee Crisis

Video Excerpt: Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon addresses concerns about oversight of the financial aid currently coming into Pakistan. (2 min., 23 sec.)

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Policy

Jeffrey Sachs: Addressing Climate Change (Complete)

NEW YORK, June 1, 2009 - Jeffrey Sachs explains what will be necessary for China and the United States to become fully committed partners in combating climate change. (1 hr., 21 min.)

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Policy

Jeffrey Sachs: Addressing Climate Change

Video Excerpt: Jeffrey Sachs explains CCS, "carbon capture and sequestration," for the audience. (2 min., 7 sec.)

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Arts

Collectors and Curators (Complete)

NEW YORK, May 21, 2009 - Asia Society President Vishakha Desai discusses the complex relationships between curators and collectors in the 1960s, focusing on the decades of collaboration between Sherman Lee and the Rockefeller family. (1 hr., 6 min.)

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Arts

Vishakha Desai: Collectors and Curators

Video Excerpt: Vishakha Desai describes the "first right of refusal" agreement between JDR 3rd and Sherman E. Lee in the 1960s. (4 min., 7 sec.)

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Policy

Addressing Population Growth in India

Video Excerpt: Kanchan Chandra and Mira Kamdar respond to a question regarding population growth and public health services, during a discussion about the new Indian government. (2 min., 42 sec.)

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