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India, Singapore, United States

unlikely combos

Written by Angilee Shah on August 4th, 2008March 24th, 2017. 2 Comments

I spent maybe too much time this weekend reviving my rap playlist on iTunes. But it’s not my fault! To be fair, rappers are making pretty good news lately. I’ve been waiting for a hero to take on Fox News, and I’ve found one in the most unexpected of places. My favorite rapper #2, Nas, […]

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Singapore

the other self-censorship story

Written by Angilee Shah on July 30th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

The front page of the Sunday Times (the Sunday edition of the Straits Times) on July 20 had a big graphic about a really sensational story of two “warring” bloggers. One is suing the other for defamation. Here’s a follow-up that’s free on the Straits Times website. No, I have not fallen into the black […]

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Singapore

the scales of justice

Written by Angilee Shah on July 26th, 2008March 24th, 2017. 1 Comment

I haven’t written much about Singapore. As I approach my last few months here, I’m starting to ask myself why. Perhaps it’s because I live here — sometimes it’s easier to observe things when you are a complete outsider. That doesn’t seem satisfactory though. I’m a curious and inquisitive person by nature, wherever I am. […]

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Burma (Myanmar), Thailand

ways to cross a border

Written by Angilee Shah on July 6th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

These are kids in Myanmar, also known as Burma. They live in a town called Tachilek, on the border of Thailand. I met them in a mosque — a very small mosque on a sidestreet in the town. There is a lot of dispute about the position and treatment of Muslims in Myanmar, a predominantly […]

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Australia, China

it’s not about Tibet

Written by Angilee Shah on April 28th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

I frequently read Tim Johnson’s blog on China — he’s the Beijing bureau chief for McClatchy Newspapers and often has really interesting things to say and good selections of links. The blog has, of late, become quite embroiled in the Olympics Torch Relay, e.g. the global referendum on China and Tibet. It’s easy to get […]

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Japan, Singapore

sweet revenge

Written by Angilee Shah on April 20th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

This weekend I got my first full-length taste of kabuki and, boy, was it delicious. This form of Japanese theater is fantastic and fascinating to watch — for its dramatic acting, stylized makeup and simple, effectual music — but it’s even better when you have some sense of what people are saying. Lucky for me, […]

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China, India, Japan, Pakistan

the games

Written by Angilee Shah on April 17th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

I’ve been thinking about the Olympics torch relay. It seems to be rousing deep emotions — perhaps some kind of opportunism, or maybe pent up frustrations. But one thing’s clear: Even before the Olympic Games begin, there are some serious political games going on here. Just look at the torch’s run through India and Pakistan […]

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Hong Kong, Istanbul, Turkey

merhaba

Written by Angilee Shah on April 16th, 2008March 24th, 2017. 1 Comment

It’s been one long month — it’s great traveling and I love to see new things. But it nice to take stock. I spent an excellent two weeks in Turkey in March. Istanbul is a fantastic city — I particularly like Turkish tea, backgammon and grilled cheese. And fresh tomatoes. It’s a vibrant place with […]

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Philippines, Singapore

this is what they think

Written by Angilee Shah on April 9th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

Traveling around Southeast Asia is a joy. The variety of the people, the familiar things that are somehow different, the mixes of cultures — it really makes every turn a surprise. It’s fun also to tell people that I live in Singapore. I can relate to Singapore this way: it’s kind of the odd little […]

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Singapore

ambient sounds

Written by Angilee Shah on April 4th, 2008March 24th, 2017.

Singapore had one of the loudest thunder and lightning storms I have ever heard in my life today. I recorded the sound, in case I ever miss tropical storms. If you need some background music you can listen too. singapore_rain.mp3

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