South Asia

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In Bangladesh, an app that lets women speak without fear

Development

The app, called Maya, provides a platform where women can freely speak about their emotional, medical, legal, and social needs anonymously, without being judged.

A woman in Kandahar walks past a wall with graffiti encouraging people to vote in Sunday's elections.

In Afghanistan, Kandahar is calm but its spirit is broken

Conflict & Justice
A woman in Kandahar walks past a wall with graffiti encouraging people to vote in Sunday's elections.

In Afghanistan, Kandahar is calm but its spirit is broken

Conflict & Justice
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This Google ad has moved people to tears across India and Pakistan

Arts, Culture & Media

Innocent home videos are becoming Pakistani ‘porn’ on YouTube and destroying lives

Lifestyle & Belief

Indians Push Back on Racist Taunts to Miss America 2014

Indian-American Nina Davuluri faced a barrage of racist comments in social media after winning the Miss America pageant. Indians fumed, but also wondered about her chances of winning in India.