politics

politics

In this powerful interview, a man reflects on the period of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979–1989), one of the most transformative and turbulent chapters in the country’s modern history.

politics · festival

In this video, a man shares his perspective on the issue of religious extremism in Afghanistan, examining its historical roots, political context, and social impact.

architecture · old town

This footage features the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, D.C., a striking example of modern architecture, with the United States Capitol Building visible in the background.

Afghanistan·politics

This archival footage features Salahuddin Khalid, a Pakistani national, speaking during a period of official custody, offering a first-person historical account of his past involvement in regional militancy.

Afghanistan·fort · old town

This archival footage documents Bala Hissar, an ancient fortress located in the southern part of the old city of Kabul, Afghanistan.

politics

This rare archival interview from 1971 features Prime Minister Indira Gandhi discussing India’s position during one of the most turbulent periods in the subcontinent’s history.

Nepal·politics

Step into the historic Durbar Square in Kathmandu after the damage from the fire of recent years, and once the center of royal power and political activity.

politics

Government Officer at Presidential Palace of Kabul in the 1990's: Bureaucracy in Afghanistan, in archival footage from the 1990's. A gunman with an automatic rifle waves out to us, while he stands on guard at a Lexus LX470 SUV.

Pakistan·politics

पहले हेलीकॉप्टर से और फिर मोटरसाइकिल की पिछली सीट पर...इमरान खान पाकिस्तान में चुनाव प्रचार के लिए परिवहन के विभिन्न साधनों से जाते हैं। उनका दावा है कि बेनजीर भुट्टो को वोट देकर लोगों को बेवकूफ बनाया गया जिसके बाद जरदारी ने देश से चोरी करन…

highway · politics

Night-time rush hour traffic in Washington DC, with heavy vehicular Baltimore, Maryland and Virginia headed cars. Michael Brown for US House of Representatives and Trump election campaign placards lying thrown on a DC street...

United Kingdom·politics

Dev Anand narrates how he met Dr Manmohan Singh before he was a Prime Minister: "I have met him once. Manmohan Singh and I met at London airport. I was heading to Switzerland. He was returning to India. By chance, we came upon each other.

Bangladesh·politics · architecture

Jatiyo Sangshad, the parliament building of Bangladesh. The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House is situated in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh and was designed by architect Louis Kahn.

Bangladesh·politics

Tourists and locals mill around outside the JS premises as they look inside admiringly at their national institution, and also revel around it...

hills · politics

Druk air Airbus A319 plane (registration number A5-JSW) lands at Paro Airport in Bhutan. The flight then taxis from runway to the airport building and the ladder is taken up to it for de-boarding passengers. Passengers deboard the plane.

hills · festival

Panoramic view of Thimphu. Thimphu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District.

hills · festival

Thimphu also in the past spelled as Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District.

hills · politics

Bhutanese flight attendant and purser serve tea/coffee and water to passengers on board Druk Air. Druk Air is the national carrier of the Royal Government of Bhutan, operating to seven cities in six countries.

hills · politics

Aerial view of Thimphu as seen from Buddha point in Bhutan. Thimphu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan.

hills · politics

Bhutan is known for its cars. Imported cars are a common sight across the small Himalayan nation. Be it the more common imported pick up trucks or the little less seen sedans. Also Indian cars are also very common on the streets of Thimpu.

hills · festival

Watch the Thimphu Chuu River pass through the capital of Bhutan! Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is dzongkhag, the Thimphu District.

hills · festival

Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is dzongkhag, the Thimphu District.

Bhutan·hills · festival

See a Chinese jugaad tractor running on a generator (used for agricultural purposes, chiefly tilling), a bus-stop and a municipal dumpster, while driving in western Bhutan.

Bhutan·politics · hills

Tashichhoedzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimpu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.