Singapore is happiest nation in Southeast Asia
The World Happiness Report, prepared by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations, ranks countries on income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy,…
Four of Asia’s deadliest volcanoes
A string of volcanic eruptions around the Pacific rim gives us the opportunity to look back at the deadliest volcanic events in modern Asian history. Japan’s Shinmoedake…
India allows passive euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court allows people to draw up what it termed “living wills” on how they would like to be treated if critically sick. India’s top court on March 9…
Indian actors Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor remembered at Oscars
Indian actors Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor are among those remembered at the Oscars. American rock band Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder took to the Oscar stage to perform for the “In…
Fake news and the heart of discourse
A recent panel in Manila questions whether fake news and campaigns of disinformation have destroyed public discourse and changed society for the worse. I recently had the pleasure…
India mourns legendary actress Sridevi
India’s legendary actress Sridevi’s passing is not only early – at 54 – but sudden, plunging a nation full of fans into shock and sadness. “What strength, what…
As one of the world’s leading plastic polluters, can India help save environment?
India will be the global host of the World Environment Day on June 5 with Beat Plastic Pollution as the theme. The World Environment Day is a UN Environment-led global event, the…
Background: Chinese New Years
With Chinese New Year fast approaching, preparations for China’s most important annual festival are in full swing across the country. A nation-wide scramble to reunite with…
Pyeongchang Olympics the latest use of sports as diplomacy tool
The much talked about joint Korean women’s hockey team made its Olympic debut on Saturday (Feb 10), the latest attempt in Asia at using sports as a diplomatic tool. North…
Asians spend the most on children’s education
Hong Kong tops the global list, followed by the UAE – both countries spending a whopping US$130,000 and US$100,000 respectively on their children’s education. When it…