Asia Compact | 15.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 15.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Society 'Untouchable' Indian scavengers get social uplift A group of low caste 'manual scavengers' have been allowed to take a holy dip in the sacred Ganges River. But will that remove social stigma from the lives of India's untouchables? Millions take the holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela Dirty work of manually cleaning latrines continues in India Film From Kabul to Hollywood Kabul street kid, Fawad, had never heard of the Academy Awards - until he earned the leading role in the short film "Buzkashi Boys" and became a star overnight. Now, the film has been nominated for an Oscar. Ghazni is a culture capital with no visitors Afghanistan: a cultural no man's land? Afghan museum regains stolen artefacts Afghan theater troupe stages Shakespeare in Germany Film 'The Act of Killing' is director's love letter to Indonesia DW talks to Joshua Oppenheimer, whose film has caused a sensation at the Berlinale. In 1965-66, some million so-called 'communists' were massacred in Indonesia. Their killers tell the story in 'The Act of Killing.' Chinese censors chop foreign films Being a Muslim star in India comes with a price Afghanistan Afghans skeptical of Obama troop withdrawal US President Barack Obama plans to withdraw some 34,000 American troops from Afghanistan this year – a little more than half the current number. The Karzai government has welcomed the move as long overdue. Afghan withdrawl sparks policy debate Uncertain future for Afghans after NATO leaves Is Afghanistan ready for a complete pullout? Karzai's US visit sends signal to Taliban More DW More DW Suggestions welcome! Nominate your favorites for the 2013 Bobs Awards Do you know bloggers, journalists or net activists who fight for human rights and for freedom of speech? Nominate your favorite for the Bobs Awards. To find out how and for more information on the Bobs, go here. More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013