Stories written by
Heather Timmons, qz.com
Asia Correspondent
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For more proof that men, not skirts, are the reason women are raped, look to Hong Kong
Some studies even suggest that more revealing clothing might signal a confidence that scares off potential rapists looking for submissive victims.
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Behold: The stunning hypocrisy behind China’s rant about journalists being ousted from India
When it comes to foreign media, Beijing has one of the most repressive policies in the world.
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The BRICs era is over, at least at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs, whose economist Jim O’Neill created the handy acronym, quietly shut its BRICS investment fund last month.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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The global fallout from China’s stock market crash may be coming your way
A list of troublespots to watch out for.
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The Rohingya crisis is proof that Xi and Modi are no global leaders
Two of Asia’s most powerful men recently declared that they’ve benevolent plans for a new world order. Their commitment has proved very short-lived.
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Osama bin Laden was being held prisoner by Pakistan when he was killed, claims Sy Hersh
Article by the veteran reporter in the 'London Review of Books' blows holes in the current narrative around the Al Qaeda founder's death.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Here are nine ways for you to deal with Delhi’s air pollution
Despite the city having the worst air quality on earth, the government seems unperturbed. Delhi residents, it seems, will have to deal with the problem themselves.
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India wants to train thousands of journalists in government propaganda, just like China
Copying China’s propaganda-based journalism education system will only weaken India’s already-suffering fourth estate.
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China and India still in conflict over key BRICS bank issues
Indian officials fear China is trying to gain outsized control over the institution before it has even been constituted.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Meet the new Asia order – Chiran, Japindia, and Philnambodia
Political groupings in the continent are being reconfigured.
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Here’s how India’s record-setting voter turnout compares to the rest of the world
In contrast, voter participation in developed nation elections is declining.
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Why exit polls always leave us uncertain
Opinion and exit polls have been wrong in two of the last four elections.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad