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This Podcast is a more like a quest on a journey for both the presenter and the listener, as they together unfold the connected narrative of South Asian History in primarily the pre-global Era, through art, culture and language. Welcome to my first podcast , I hope you enjoy listening to it!

Code of the Samurai is a 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese Way of the Warrior. With a bright, conversational narrative by Thomas Cleary, this book is indispensable to corporate executives, students of Asian culture, martial artists, or anyone sincerely interested in Japan and its people.

In this unusual, engaging, and intimate collection of personal essays, Lambda Literary Award finalist Tania De Rozario recalls growing up as a queer, brown, fat girl in Singapore, blending memoir with elements of history, pop culture, horror films, and current events to explore the nature of...

Through the sweeping cultural and historical transformations of China, entrepreneur Lan Yan traces her family’s history through early 20th Century to present day. The history of the Yan family is inseparable from the history of China over the last century. One of the most influential...

A gripping, behind-the-scenes account of the personalities and contending forces in Tokyo during the volatile decade that led to World War II, as seen through the eyes of the American ambassador who attempted to stop the slide to war. In 1932, Japan was in crisis. Naval officers had assassinated...

One of America's best-known rock and entertainment journalists describes his journey from his childhood, cooped up in the "rice room" of his family's restaurant in Oakland's Chinatown, where he did chores, to the major role he played as a writer and editor at Rolling Stone. It is a story of teen worship of Elvis, but also of Chinese customs and the tragic murder of his brother, and of the '60s scene in San Francisco, where he found freedom - and his career.

Why are activists in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Burma willing to court danger to help one another? The political situations in Burma, Thailand, and Hong Kong are radically different. Only Burma is in a state of civil war. Only Hong Kong has changed in just a few years from a place with virtually...

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The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

A comprehensive look at the art of combat, Martial Arts: Secrets of the Asian Masters is a series that investigates a variety of fighting systems throughout the World. General Douglas MacArthur said, I could conquer the world with one million Philippine Warriors. Secrets of the Asian Masters captures the essence of the Filipino warrior traditions and provides an inside look at the lethal traditional fighting systems in the Philippines.

How China used a network of surveillance to intern over a million people and produce a system of control previously unknown in human history Novel forms of state violence and colonization have been unfolding for years in China’s vast northwestern region, where more than a million and a half...

"That Oxymoron, the Asian Comic Superhero" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Umapagan Ampikaipakan and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Welcome to Asian Change Makers - Asian voices & visions from around the world. The mission of ACM is to uplift and spotlight the remarkable journeys of Asians living in international communities around the world. Our aim is to engage in open, honest, and meaningful conversations that are personal, enlightening and thought-provoking. From society and arts, to sports, business, politics and science, we will travel the world to discover and share the adventures of extraordinary individuals from the community. (Hosted by Juno Lee, Contents by Jiwon Heo)

A journey through the history of Asia, from the most famous events and fateful decisions to lesser-known conflicts, coups and catastrophes. From the rise of Xi Jinping to Vietnam’s Trotskyist movement, from the birth of modernity to forgotten resistance movements and local wars.At least weekly, Asian Centuries speaks to leading historians, academics, journalists and activists to interrogate the past and discover what it means for the present. The pod is hosted by David Hutt, a journalist and columnist. Subscribe for free for updates on the latest episodes, reading lists, explainers, and more...

Welcome to the Asian Woman Festival Podcast. We use our vibrant culture, conversation, and art to smash stereotypes and stigmas South Asian people are often judged by, so they can define their own version of personal success. Each week we discuss a different topic and feature the diverse journeys of South Asians from across the world. Our guests pass on their knowledge and lived experience to the listeners, and nothing is off-limits. So if you’re starved of the community you crave or want to be inspired by others, then this audio experience is for you, jam-packed full of empowering and ...

This podcast will be an opinion oriented summary of events that are going on in this world. Join us as we talk about anything and everything, from how governments are doing to the newest video games and movies coming out to reviews on new issues of manga, books and comic books and I answer life’s greatest questions on life liberty and pursuit of happiness. My name is Jamil Gabriel and this is my show. I started this show because I love learning about new things and I love talking and I would like to discuss with you my thoughts and have a discussion to anyone that would like to ask. Thank ...

The Asian Review of Books is the only dedicated pan-Asian book review publication. Widely quoted, referenced, republished by leading publications in Asian and beyond and with an archive of more than two thousand book reviews, the ARB also features long-format essays by leading Asian writers and thinkers, excerpts from newly-published books and reviews of arts and culture. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

Bold, sharp and amazingly relevant, Naveen Chourey's impassioned poetry-on mob lynching, Kashmir and the plight of out soldiers among others-will force you to think afresh on nationalism, patriotism and the state of our country. Naveen's youthful idealism, vision for an egalitarian world and...

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India’s rich heritage of handicrafts has been renowned across the globe for centuries. The ingenuity of its artisans and the diversity of crafts are borne out of its culture and vast geography. This limited series podcast brings to you stories of eight such crafts and the people behind them, from the length and breadth of India. From Palm Weave and Bandhej in the west; Charpai, Basketry, and Pom-poms in the north; to Ikat and Tussar in the east, and Madras Checks from southern India. Join us on this journey with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play. You can bring home the beauty of ...