urbanisation

URBANISATION


	Ishi Mak on Photographing Shanghai’s Architectural Heritage He captures what remains of Shanghai’s vanishing heritage structures, showcasing their beauty and elegance as deserved. SUE ANNE TAY
	Nepal: Paying the Price of Urbanisation A health crisis is brewing as diseases such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease spread with urbanisation. IRIN
	Beyond the Physical to the Fundamentals Prominent Israeli-born architect Moshe Safdie discusses capturing the essence of a city, building what is sacred, keeping our history and creating humane living spaces in Asia's burgeoning metropolises. DAN-CHYI CHUA
	Jakarta, the Big Durian Despite its challenges and notoriety, Jakarta still offers many a good life and progress. H. NIZAM

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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