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Geopolitics

Danish royals Frederik and Mary begin six-day Australia tour with visit to rain-soaked red centre

The Guardian – World · Europe

Royal trip includes stops in Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart and aims to deepen trade tiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking…

Geopolitics

Queensland arts minister ignored recommendation that new theatre be named after poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Queensland Performing Arts Centre board nominated Oodgeroo as their preferred name for the theatre in 2024, but it was not one of the four options p…

Geopolitics

How My Trip to Antarctica Unlocked a Family Discovery

The New York Times – World · US

An eight-week voyage to the bottom of the Earth helped the photojournalist Chang W. Lee better understand his late father.

Geopolitics

Africa’s lions and hyenas' survival strategies, rivalries and dominance revealed

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a dedicated team of journalists curating lifestyle news with passion, offering insights beyond the obvious. - They provide daily insp…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong students honour over 400 foreign domestic helpers as ‘second mothers’

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 400 foreign domestic helpers gathered at an international school campus in Hong Kong on Friday as 50 students paid tribute to their contributions as …

Geopolitics

France returns sacred talking drum looted from Côte d’Ivoire over 100 years ago

The Guardian – World · Europe

Djidji Ayôkwé was handed to Ivorian officials in Paris earlier this monthA sacred artefact looted by French colonial authorities more than a century ago has be…

Geopolitics

France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

BBC News – World · Europe

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Geopolitics

China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends

South China Morning Post – World · China

A young girl from central China earned widespread praise online after fearlessly confronting riding instructors over why they assigned her friends vicious hors…

Geopolitics

Wedding halted in UP after 2 baraats reach minor bride’s house

Times of India – World · India

A wedding in Muzaffarnagar took a bizarre turn when two grooms arrived with separate baraats, each claiming the bride. The ceremony was halted by officials and…

Geopolitics

Viral ‘Mahakumbh girl’ Monalisa marries actor Farman Khan in Kerala

Times of India – World · India

Kumbh Mela sensation Monalisa Bhosle married actor Farman Khan in Poovar, Kerala, after seeking police protection due to family opposition. The couple, who met…

Geopolitics

‘Thank you for coming to Okinawa’: Japan girl offers money to China tourist to pay bus fare

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese tourist touched many people online by telling how a young Japanese girl not only helped her find a bus she needed but also initially gave her 1,000 y…

Geopolitics

A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze

The New York Times – World · US

A wander through some famed watering holes in Ireland’s capital reveals a booming alcohol-free scene and a cultural shift.

Geopolitics

Descendants of Zimbabwe resistance heroes urge UK to locate looted skulls

The Guardian – World · Europe

Relatives call on institutions to help them find remains of ancestors who led fight against British colonisers in 1890sDescendants of freedom fighters executed…

Startups

Inside Etah’s Bell Workshops: Ghungroos, Temple Bells, and More

Your Story · India

Inside Jalesar in Etah, artisans craft temple bells and ghungroos from brass and clay, sustaining a traditional metal cluster economy.

Geopolitics

Campaign seeks 50 objects to ‘take the heat’ out of Englishness debate

The Guardian – World · Europe

Billy Bragg, Sarah Lucas and Kojo Koram among those encouraging people to share cultural artefactsFor some people it’s a Morris Minor, for others, a beach wind…

Geopolitics

‘Bahut dar lag raha hai’: Lucknow family’s desperate plea in Qatar

Times of India – World · India

A Lucknow family stranded in Qatar shared a harrowing video of missile sirens and their daughter's cries, revealing the terror of being in a conflict zone. The…

Geopolitics

Sold as a child bride, escaped at 15: How Payal Jangid became voice against child marriage

Times of India – World · India

In Rajasthan, teenager Payal Jangid defied tradition by refusing her child marriage at 15. Her courageous act sparked a movement, transforming her into a promi…

Geopolitics

Chinese man adopted by Canadian family reunites with birth father after being abandoned

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese man who got lost at a railway station at the age of four and was adopted by a Canadian couple who abandoned him has been reunited with his biological…

Geopolitics

A somber mood in Khomeini’s ancestral village in UP

Times of India – World · India

News of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination has deeply affected Barabanki, India, the ancestral village of his predecessor Khomeini. R…

Geopolitics

More than pasties and beaches: Cornwall celebrates St Piran’s Day amid cultural revival

The Guardian – World · Europe

In Launceston, revellers were celebrating ‘Cornishness becoming cool’ as well as the region’s patron saintA crisp morning in Launceston, an ancient capital of …

Startups

Azamgarh silk saris: A Loom Network Shaped by Skill, Sequence, and Shared Work

Your Story · India

Azamgarh’s Mubarakpur weaving cluster produces silk saris through a coordinated network of yarn preparation, dyeing, design, and weaving.

Geopolitics

Social climber: Punch the monkey starts to outgrow his Ikea plushie

The Guardian – World · Europe

Japanese baby macaque, who appeared to find comfort in the djungelskog toy after being rejected by his mother, seems to be mixing more with his peersPunch, a b…

Geopolitics

7 injured as firewalking ritual goes wrong during lunar eclipse at 1,300-year-old Telangana temple

Times of India – World · India

Seven devotees sustained burn injuries during the Agnigundala ritual at Sri Parvathi Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple in Nalgonda district. Overcrowding, reportedly…

Geopolitics

Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere

BBC News – World · Europe

The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

Geopolitics

Why ancient Chinese folk custom involved cutting thigh flesh to feed sick relatives

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a bizarre and gruesome blend of medical belief and extreme filial devotion, many people throughout Chinese history cut flesh from their own thighs to heal s…

Geopolitics

'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust': Inside Masaan Holi at Manikarnika Ghat

Times of India – World · India

Banaras' Masaan Holi offers a unique, contemplative celebration with sacred ashes from cremation pyres, unlike the riot of colours elsewhere. Rooted in Shaivit…

Geopolitics

'Deeply regret', says Harvard for 'Hinduphobic' Sanskrit post

Times of India – World · India

- Harvard apologized after a social media post promoting its Elementary Sanskrit course sparked backlash. - The post faced sharp criticism for its content, p…

Geopolitics

Don’t judge her saree: The inspiring story of English speaking 'dehati madam'

Times of India – World · India

Yashoda Lodhi, known as "English with Dehati Madam," is a farmer from Uttar Pradesh who is teaching English to thousands in rural India. Using her smartphone a…

Geopolitics

Why Chinese honour Toilet Goddess with straw effigies, rituals during Lantern Festival

South China Morning Post – World · China

In China, during the Lantern Festival, a unique folk custom involves the worship of a Toilet Goddess. The unlikely ritual sees people create life-size straw po…

Geopolitics

China village holds ceremony where 600 men bow in homage to ancestors, igniting gender debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

A traditional ceremony in a village in eastern China, where men bow and kowtow in reverence to their ancestors while women watch from the sidelines, has ignite…

Geopolitics

Quirky China: panda won’t return phone, talented piglet spared from dinner, affordable gold rush

South China Morning Post – World · China

A panda in China which would not let go of a mobile phone a tourist accidentally dropped into his enclosure has been dubbed a ‘smartphone addict’ by online obs…

Geopolitics

Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings

South China Morning Post – World · China

K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during a recent performance in Dubai. His reported a…

Geopolitics

Why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show hit a nerve?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bad Bunny as a case study in global relevance and diaspora power.

Startups

From Grass Fibre to Grassroots Livelihood: Amethi’s Moonj Craft

Your Story · India

From Grass Fibre to Grassroots Livelihood: Amethi’s Moonj Craft  Across North Indian homes, handwoven baskets, storage boxes, and festival

Geopolitics

'Blatant Hinduphobia': Harvard slammed for artwork in Sanskrit course

Times of India – World · India

- Harvard University faces online backlash over an artwork on its South Asian Studies website. - The artwork, part of the Department of South Asian Studies, …

Geopolitics

Japan trans woman, 64, enjoys slow-paced life with lover, 86, wears princess dresses on dates

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 64-year-old trans woman in eastern Japan is embracing a quiet, slow-burn romance with a boyfriend 22 years her senior, often showing up to dates in princess …

Geopolitics

The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia

BBC News – World · Europe

Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

Geopolitics

'Shotgun wedding': Teenage lovers skip exam to marry at temple

Times of India – World · India

A teenage couple in Varanasi, aiming to marry instead of taking their UP Board exams, were intercepted by police. Officers responsibly escorted the students to…

Tech & Startups

‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union

Wired · Global

Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea c…

Geopolitics

What this teenager suffering from autism does with his money is so heartwarming

Times of India – World · India

A 16-year-old reportedly autistic boy, Pratap Joshi, sells toys outside a mall in Dehradun to support his family, earning ₹500 daily. His situation highlights …

Geopolitics

Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.

Geopolitics

Discover the Amondawa tribe where life is measured by stages, not time

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk employs seasoned journalists and writers to cover global events with diverse perspectives. - Focuses on accuracy, depth, and timeliness to d…

Geopolitics

Palestinian filmmaker showcases the beauty of pre-war Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian journalist Yousef Al Helou documented Gaza and its people in 2023, months before the start of Israel’s war,

General

These Americans call Mexico home — and still feel safe despite recent cartel violence

NBC News – World · US

Americans who live in Puerto Vallarta said that despite the recent violence following a cartel leader's killing, it's much safer than people in the U.S. think.

Geopolitics

Why China ancient custom requires children to ‘sell ignorance’ on Lunar New Year’s Eve

South China Morning Post – World · China

While many people in today’s China watch the state media CCTV’s gala show on the Lunar New Year Eve, about 1,000 years ago children took part in a special and …

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