In this issue
Edition: Asia
Vol. 176, No. 3

COVER
The Only Child Myth (Society)
By LAUREN SANDLER
They're supposed to be spoiled, selfish and lonely. In fact they're just fine
and on the rise

Cousin Removed (Commentary)
By HANNAH BEECH
China's one-child policy has affected kinship and gender ratios perhaps
needlessly



WORLD
How India's Success Is Killing Its Holy River
By JYOTI THOTTAM / PIPOLA
From the Himalayas to the plains, rampant growth is turning the Ganges into a
toxic sewer. It's not too late to put things right

GLOBAL ADVISER
A Perfect Day in Jerusalem (TIME Traveler)
By DAVID KAUFMAN
Three savvy locals tell you the best way to spend it

It's All Gone Pear-Shaped (Grapevine)
By SIMON HORSFORD
Perry is enjoying a dramatic revival

Donald Fisher's Haul (On Show)
By DAVID KAUFMAN
A stunning art collection finally goes on public show

Summoned to Shambhala Palace (Check In)
By MARTHA ANN OVERLAND
A new boutique hotel in Lhasa is the former home of a Tibetan lama

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