The 1945 novel released to me the secrets of authorship in my own language, says the writer Eka Kurniawan ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Economy Hit by Virus Domino Effect, Indrawati Says
Indonesian officials are becoming increasingly worried about the stability of the financial system amid an exodus in capital caused by the Covid-19 pandemic that’s already much larger than flows ... ( read original story ...)
India to Restart Some Passenger Trains Even Though Coronavirus Infections Jump
A migrant worker, who was stranded in the western state of Gujarat due to a lockdown imposed by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), looks out from a train that will ... ( read original story ...)
At Home In India During The Pandemic, Exploring The Fragility Of Family And Memory
Neha Hirve moved from Sweden back to India just as the coronavirus swept the country. Now she's focusing her lens on domestic life in lockdown, her childhood home and her aging grandparents. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Russia and India both see record daily rise in new cases
Russia has reported more than 11,000 new coronavirus cases Monday while India reported 4,213 new cases in the last 24 hours; both are record daily rises. ( read original story ...)
India’s Migrant Laborers Begin Heading Home as Coronavirus Lockdown Eases
Millions are struggling with whether to stay put in crowded cities or return to their home villages, a question that could determine both how quickly the country’s economy recovers and how widely the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India’s trains get ready to roll again
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: more new cases in China as parts of Europe ease restrictions
Boris Johnson’s plans for UK labelled vague and divisive; China records new cases in Wuhan and Shulan; New Zealand to move to level 2 restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
China Is Defensive. The U.S. Is Absent. Can the Rest of the World Fill the Void?
Smaller countries like Australia are trying to build a new kind of alliance, by first investigating what went wrong in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
China’s auto market just snapped a 21-month sales slump. But car sales are still dire
Vehicle sales in China grew last month for the first time in nearly two years, providing some much-needed relief for the world's biggest market, driven by an increase in commercial vehicles sales. But ... ( read original story ...)