The outspoken Chinese artist is the latest Chinese progressive to be detained in a government crackdown that began in February.
Packer's book on Richard Holbrooke will also be a history of American foreign policy over the past 50 years.
Tirtha features three powerhouse musicians who at once honor and traverse the streams of tradition.
The Columbia University professor will appear as a panelist in the Asia Society's April 4 "Japan Town Hall Meeting: Looking Ahead to Recovery" event in New York City.
Former Secretary of State's blunt assessment during acceptance speech for the Roy M. Huffington Award at Asia Society Texas Center's 2011 Tiger Ball.
India and Pakistan will battle it out in the cricket semifinals on Wednesday. See what people in Mumbai have to say about the historic match in this exclusive video.