Sonia Narang
A Day With One of Delhi’s Only Female Auto Rickshaw Drivers
Sunita Chaudhary is one of Delhi’s only auto rickshaw drivers. The World’s Sonia Narang filmed a day in the life with this woman driver.
Audra Ang: A Food Journey through Modern China
Reporter Audra Ang speaks with Lisa Mullins about her new book: “To The People Food Is Heaven: Stories of Food and Life in a Changing China.”
The Nizami Bandhu: A Family Devoted to Qawwali
The Nizami Bandhu, who sing Sufi music as a form of worship, have been passing the music down to younger generations.
Rural India Turns to Solar Power
The use of solar power in rural parts of India is growing. Small loans have made solar panels available to homes and businesses that otherwise suffer from India’s severe electricity shortage.
The Yokome Brothers Keep Japanese Sanshin Alive
Two brothers from Okinawa who fuse traditional island melodies with modern elements.
Shelter Communities in Post-Tsunami Japan
How one man leads in crisis to become the de facto “mayor” of his shelter.
Osaka scales back electricity to honor victims
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A city in western Japan far from the tsunami and earthquake damage dims its famous bright lights in solidarity with victims. Sonia Narang reports from Osaka. Download MP3
Taiko players hope to help with Japan’s recovery
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A couple of weeks ago, an all-women’s drumming group in western Japan was preparing to travel to a concert in Fukushima. Then came the earthquake, the tsunami, and the nuclear crisis. The concert was called off and the drummers stayed behind. Correspondent Sonia Narang reports that they’re still wondering what they can do to help. Download MP3Slideshow: The Taiko drummers in action
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