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The Best Stuff We Wrote in Indonesia in 2019
It was an eventful year for Indonesia. We take a look at the good and the bad through the stories we’ve published.
Girlhood Gone: The Plight of India's Child Brides
The practice dates back to the medieval period and has persisted ever since.
Inside Indonesia’s Islamic Boarding School Fight Club
In the ring, children, senior citizens, and professional fighters go head to head.
This Islamic School in India Is Giving ‘Nationalism Classes' as a Form of Self Preservation
The founders of Madrasah Rahimiya Global Academy in Jalalabad, Uttar Pradesh, say that the one-hour lectures were made mandatory after recent reports of mob lynchings and lockdown in Kashmir.
I Photographed the ‘World’s Dirtiest River’ For Eight Years. Here’s What I Saw.
Chemicals dumped into the Citarum River have penetrated wells and rice paddies, poisoning the people and animals who live along its banks.
Four-Legged Gladiators: Indonesia’s Outlawed Tradition of Pitting Boars Against Dogs
In this arena, boars and dogs fight to entertain cheering crowds.
China's Pre-Wedding Photo Shoots Are Something Else
From exotic beach landscapes, royalty, and fairy tales to James Bond-style set ups made to resemble action film posters, pre-wedding photos are an integral part of China's wedding culture.
Photos of My Parents as They Both Face Terminal Cancer
"My parents were very open with me, allowing me to document our lives at such a delicate time."
Behind the Curtains: Photos of Australia's Oldest Circus
Founded in the 1800s, the Ashton Circus is still going strong. Photographer Craig Holmes shares his experience capturing its many diverse personalities.
Photos of Mother Nature Conquering Abandoned Buildings
"I came to realise the beauty of time passing."
A Woman Mariachi Giving No Fucks, in Photos
The Mexican musical tradition of mariachi has long been dominated by men, but times are changing. Photos by Jorge Dan Lopez Juarez.
In Photos: A Day in the Life of a Transgender Model
"This is Fiona and she wanted her story to be told."