On this episode of Asian Threads, Erica Lyons, the Editor-in-chief of Asian Jewish Life, brings us the remarkable story of Laura Margolis's efforts to help Jewish refugees in Shanghai during World War II. 13-1-2013

This week, Reenita Malhotra Hora talks with Wendy Law-Yone, a Burmese-American author about the story of her father, Edward, a pioneering editor and activist in the fifties and sixties.6-1-2013

This week, Reenita Malhotra Hora reflects on the stories of this year, specifically those that are woven into the fabric of Asian history. 30-12-2012

Once again, it's the most wonderful time of the year. But what happens in these parts? In Asia, much Christmas festivity is centered around the shopping malls. And word has it that this year, Santa Claus might even be coming to town...for good!

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This week on Asian Threads, we'll listen to stories about what it means to be home for the holidays: Among others Erica Lyons, Editor-in-Chief of Asian Jewish Life, tells us about her Hong Kong raised kids confusion over Moses versus Santa Claus; Tom T...

On Asian Threads, Reenita Malhorta Hora talks with members of Hong Kong's Jewish community about their unique Chanukah, the traditional Jewish festival of light.9-12-2012

This week on Asian Threads, Reenita talks to Bina Shah, a Karachi based journalist of women's issues, about Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old school girl shot by Taliban and the stories about the challenge for women in Pakistan. (Sun 8.30am~9am)

2-12-2012

AFP Photographer Massoud Hossaini took a photo known as the "Girl in the Green Dress."

It shows a 12-year-old Afghan Shia Muslim girl, Tarana Akbari, crying near dead and injured people after explosions during a religious ceremony at the Abul Fazel...

This December Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation will present its 2010 flagship musical, 'Godspell', created by the Grammy and Academy award-winning composer Stephen Schwartzat at the Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre. On this episode of Asian Thread...

Diwali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is one of the most important festivals of the year for Hindus. The story behind Diwali and the manner of celebration varies from region to region, the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Li...