Hong Kong International Literary Festival revamp — October 20, 2013 The Hong Kong International Literary Festival has had a shake-up – it has a new manager, new faces Continue Reading ...
Starved nation tucks into a feast of words at Myanmar book festival — February 17, 2013 Myanmar’s first international book festival drew the country’s guiding light, leading writers Continue Reading ...
Aung San Suu Kyi draws thousands to Myanmar’s first literary festival — February 5, 2013 Though the “Lady” was the main attraction, the Irrawaddy Literary Festival managed to focus Continue Reading ...
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While the Rest of North Korea Struggles, Pyongyang’s Fortunate Few Go Shopping — August 19, 2013 The city of Pyongyang may conjure up images of Mass Games and goose-stepping sentries, but the North
Partition, romance and a murder — October 30, 2015 The fashion designer tells Kate Whitehead about being uprooted by the partition of India, her doomed
Violinist Leo Phillips — January 24, 2017 The musician, who led the orchestra on the soundtrack to the film Philadelphia, has performed as leader
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