A woman walks past colorful paintings for sale on the roadside in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 28, 2013. (Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/Getty Images)
The legendary director describes how he and more than 700 collaborators put on a production lasting seven days.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement, was born in Porbandar, India on on October 2, 1869. Here's a look at the many tributes to Gandhi on his birthday.
Dr. Severine Caluwaerts explains why fear of bomb blasts and poor infrastructure make women's health an uphill struggle in Afghanistan.
The Tianlong Bridge is just one of three majestic natural bridges in Wulong, China. (llee_wu/Flickr)
A powerful photo exhibition helps educate the world about the plight of women in Afghanistan.
A monk pauses for a moment of prayer in Myanmar on September 7, 2013. (East.Lucky/Flickr)
Excerpts from Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani's appearance in New York on September 26, 2013.
With the right infrastructure and the right attitude, says Carolyn Buck-Luce, societies can find benefits in a healthy older population.