Mohsin Hamid In the House

Mohsin Hamid’s latest acclaimed novel How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia was inspired by the widespread notion that novels are offered to readers as a form of self-help. Hamid, who spoke at Asia House, equated his novel to a ‘sufi poem’, a deeply religious book and a meditation on life and love. Our Young Reporter Dimple Punjabi asked caught him In the House.

Mejnun, a beautiful story from the East

"The play makes you laugh and cry, it makes you think about you own life and the power of love"

Yuldosh, star of Mejnun, talks to Asia House about his one-man show.

Explore healthy and delicious Chinese home cooking with Fuchsia Dunlop

"The art of cooking vegetables is often overlooked by foreigners when they think of Chinese food."

Fuchsia Dunlop, cook and food-writer specialising in Chinese cuisine, talks about her must-have ingredients and what to expect on 20 June...

Betty Yao on Inspirational Women

"The role models I hope will inspire young people are those willing to give"

Betty Yao, co-founder of the Pan Asian Women's Association and Special Projects Director at Asia House tells us about inspirational Asian women during Women, Power and Politics at the Literature Festival.

What keeps Satish Kumar going?

"Darker days are the sign that brighter days are coming.  When you have rain, you know that sunshine will follow. Be patient." 

Ahead of his talk on 12 June, we asked Satish Kumar how he stays motivated and who inspires him today...

Could you be a Young Business Ambassador?

Jennifer Lewis, Governor of the Singapore International Foundation, tells us how the Young Business Ambassador programme nurtures young talent.

Entrepreneur Alpesh Patel shares his recipe for success...

"If you do not wake up feeling passionate and excited, then you need to rethink why."

The founder of Praefinium Partners shares his recipe for success ahead of the Signature Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Asia on Thursday 24 May.