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Jessel Taank tells BBC Asian Network about her experiences of being the first South Asian cast member.

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cannes, france — Film director Mohammad Rasoulof, who has secretly fled Iran for an undisclosed location in Europe, urged the world film community on Tuesday to provide "strong support" to his colleagues. Rasoulof, who was sentenced to jail on national security charges, and whose latest movie will compete at this month's Cannes film festival, said he fears for the "safety and well-being" of fellow filmmakers still in Iran. "The global film community must provide strong support to the makers… Read Full Article

India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.

India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.