Akshya Saxena’s book explains how the language in India, with all its elite trappings, is also ubiquitous and helps make sense of a chaotic world.
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Climate Change: Why It Is Now or Never for India
A new UN report has warned that climate change repercussions for India will be irreversible if New Delhi doesn't take drastic measures by 2030. Are Indian authorities up for …

How Netflix and Other Streaming Platforms Are Transforming Bollywood
Online platforms are changing the way Bollywood is traditionally produced and consumed.

Why Is Taiwan Competing in the Olympics Under ‘Chinese Taipei’?
Taiwanese authorities are allowing its tiny contingent to attend the opening ceremony in Beijing despite a long-running dispute over its name in the Olympics.

Teaching Journalism Now a Risky Affair in Hong Kong
Journalism teachers in Hong Kong can no longer teach freely amid an ongoing crackdown on free press by the government. Some are adapting to the new situation and changing …

Myanmar Coup: Military Hardens Online Censorship Campaign
For the third time in two weeks, Myanmar's junta has shut off the internet to restrict the flow of information for protesters. A new cybersecurity law would permit officials …