Here, on a transient silt-island left behind by the receding Brahmaputra river, the monastery troupes play out narratives from the great Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Even the skies are in dramatic mood as a mini-climax, Jatayu's valiant but futile attempt to save Sita, plays itself out.

Dancing with the gods

We embed ourselves in an elusive Hindu monastery and uncover dancing monks who draw on millennia-old epics for their storytelling performances.

Children caught as they play amongst the bricks at the kiln.

Bengal’s brick kiln kids

In West Bengal, India, a brickyard tour uncovers striking photographs as well as unexpected truths about human motivation and migration.

In Assam, India, delicate colours and hovering river-smoke greet photographers and fishermen at dawn.

Smoke on the water

Assam, India, is so rich with people opportunities that sometimes it's hard to just stop and admire the scenery. We're glad we did.

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Face to face with the Chin

Myanmar's Chin tribes draw us in for some serious photographic goodies: tattooed tribeswomen with great ink, great stories and photogenic lifestyles.

Faith, hope and photography

In Myanmar, we spend time with residents of an old people's home and leave with new insights — and photographs.

Delhi’s Yamuna – a toxic beauty

A Delhi photo tour takes in the sad state of the holy Yamuna river, and reflects on the unexpectedly positive outlook of many of its riverside dependents.

All aboard the Yangon Circular!

With the Yangon Circular Railway modernising, will we lose the delicious decay of this piece of Myanmar's history?

Tea and tattoos

We stop for a cuppa with the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh and talk about their fading facial adornment and customs.

Firefall in Phuket

A fire-walk in a Phuket Chinese shrine goes wrong and a Masong celebrant feels the burn.

Fishing with the Mishing

Gone shootin': We join Majuli's Mishing fishermen on a foggy morning and return home with a splendid catch.