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South China Morning Post – World · China
As a child, Saraswati Nepali was not allowed to drink from the same water jar as her classmates. When she was thirsty, she had to walk the 20 minutes home and …
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Filipino singer’s Golden Buzzer moment on Britain’s Got Talent has quickly become a fresh rallying point for Southeast Asian pride under the #SEAblings banne…
Times of India – World · India
Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' teaser, 'Rama', premiered in Los Angeles, captivating audiences with its breathtaking scale and vision. Director Nitesh Tiwari and p…
BBC News – World · Europe
The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".
Times of India – World · India
An American tourist shares his transformative journey in India. He found unexpected kindness amidst the chaos. This experience deeply affected him, making him …
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A Palestinian refugee is teaching traditional ‘tatreez’ embroidery in Madrid, helping preserve cultural heritage.
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Thai undertaker’s extreme mission to prove he was not hoarding fuel went viral over the weekend after he brought a coffin containing a body to a petrol stati…
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our r…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A Lebanese man has refused to leave Tyre in southern Lebanon, staying with his pet monkey despite evacuation orders.
South China Morning Post – World · China
No fast-food chain has ever meant quite what Jollibee means to Filipinos. Forget McDonald’s and KFC, Jollibee – with its sweet spaghetti and crispy Chickenjoy …
South China Morning Post – World · China
While walking along China’s roads, it is not uncommon to see leftover herbs scattered on the surface. This is not some random dumping problem, it is in fact Tr…
The New York Times – World · US
Entertaining out-of-town visitors can yield ideas for how to live more intentionally in your everyday life.
The New York Times – World · US
Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.
Times of India – World · India
The 2026 Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus faces pre-event anxieties due to Middle East tensions, leading to a player withdrawal and concerns over logistic…
Times of India – World · India
Bappi Lahiri's 1,050 sq ft Mumbai home pulses with his legacy: music, memories, gold chair, 1,000 Ganesh idols, Kishore Kumar's last photo. Grandson reveals co…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The tale of seven dogs from China allegedly fleeing captivity from a dog meat restaurant won hearts globally, but the reality has recently come to light, takin…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Piece by late South African artist Dumile Feni is part of new series History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But It Does Rhyme On the second floor of the Reina Sofía, i…
South China Morning Post – World · China
An 84-year-old woman fell in love with an artificial-intelligence (AI) generated human, wrote ‘him’ love letters and spent 10 hours a day watching virtual huma…
The New York Times – World · US
Despite being imprisoned and harassed, he helped found an organization to combat slavery in his West African nation of Mauritania.
The New York Times – World · US
New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Two villages in Indonesia’s West Java province faced off with wooden cannons in a traditional post-Eid celebration.
The New York Times – World · US
Thousands of African migrants hoping to reach Europe have flocked to a remote island in Gambia that local villagers say is protected by a curse.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Opening in May, Camden museum has 100,000-item archive telling story of British youth subcultures, from mods and rockers, to ravers and emoIn the basement of a…
Times of India – World · India
- Seven dogs escaped thieves and traveled 17 km to return to their village in China. - They reunited with their owners after a long journey. - The incident…
Times of India – World · India
A 22-year-old tribal man in Odisha's Koraput district was allegedly forced to pay a Rs 90,000 fine, host a community feast, and have his head publicly shaven a…
Times of India – World · India
A wave of alleged honor killings across India sees families brutally murdering young couples who defy caste, interfaith, or societal norms. From UP's Moradabad…
Your Story · India
In Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district, brass utensils continue to hold relevance across both everyday use and ceremonial occasions.
Times of India – World · India
Women make up less than 17 percent of the paid water workforce globally — but in India's villages, they are already running the systems. This is the story of h…
Your Story · India
In Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti district, Tharu embroidery and allied craft practices operate within a rhythm shaped by household needs
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Martha Apolot, 21, rejected by her family and community when her disabled son was born, fights daily to meet his needs.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Roberts, who was the first Aboriginal person to host a prime-time current affairs program, was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer seven months agoRho…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese youth are enthusiastically adopting Japan’s “ita bag” fashion accessory style to showcase their admiration for beloved anime and real-life idols, eleva…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Eid al-Fitr celebrated amid political furore over claims public Ramadan prayers an ‘act of domination’On Friday morning, little space remained in Baitul Futuh …
South China Morning Post – World · China
In 2012, American Jesse Appell stepped off a plane in China on a Fulbright scholarship to study an unusual subject: the art of Chinese comedy. Over the next fe…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainsforest have often been exoticized. A new exhibition challenges these long-held tropes.
Times of India – World · India
Ugadi, a festival marking the new year in South India, emphasizes a quiet reset rather than grand celebrations. It's about acknowledging life's mix of experien…
Your Story · India
Rampur’s Zari Patchwork blends heritage embroidery with modern fashion, powered by skilled artisans and ODOP-driven growth in India.
Your Story · India
Explore how Sonbhadra’s village looms sustain carpet weaving by balancing seasonal farming cycles with home-based production and ODOP support.
The Guardian – World · Europe
The Federation Council in Corowa received 266 submissions from ratepayers opposed to a plan to remove Indigenous flags, and only 44 in favourFollow our Austral…
The New York Times – World · US
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Ethnic minority groups in China have long relied on a gruesome method to predict their fortunes: beating a rooster to death and reading its femur bones, a prac…
The New York Times – World · US
The restrictions on half the continent have been called racist and unfair. “We don’t come to the United States because we’re running away,” one N.B.A. fan said.
BBC News – World · Europe
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.
Your Story · India
Zari-zardozi from Mainpuri is a home-grown craft built on women’s stitching networks, shared learning and small-batch production rather
Times of India – World · India
Veteran Tamil poet Vairamuthu's Jnanpith Award win has ignited controversy. Singer Chinmayi Sripada, who previously accused him of sexual misconduct, voiced st…
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