The practice of polyandry was born of necessity in the Himalayas, but it has all but vanished in a generation.
Day: July 16, 2010
Simply Because It's There?
There’s only one way to understand the motivation to risk it all climbing the world’s highest peaks.
Strangers at Home
Chinese living abroad have played a huge role in the country’s economic miracle. But back in China, they are both welcome and vulnerable, writes Geremie R. Barmé.
Draft Law Revives Practice of Soviets
Russia’s Parliament passed a draft law on Friday that will allow the security service to warn citizens that their activities could lead to a future violation of the law.