Japan princess to wed commoner next month
Their marriage is not fully supported by the public.
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Is Asia-Pacific ready for rapid aging mega-trend?
In 2050, one in four people will be over the age of 60; three times the number of older persons in 2010.
Breastfeeding is ‘inalienable constitutional right’ of a mother, says High Court
The order was passed in a case filed by a woman from Bengaluru, whose baby was stolen from the hospital.
Across Asia-Pacific girls are fighting for a better tomorrow
Compared to the Asia Girls' Leadership Index 2019, the climate for girls improved in 12 countries, but declined in 4 and remained static in 3.
Korea’s racist hierarchy: The whiter the better
A survey shows ethnicity-based discrimination prevails in the country.
Netflix series about abuse in military emboldens calls for change
The seies “D.P.,” short for Deserter Pursuit, aired Aug. 27 and is one of the top shows in the country.
Delhi India’s most unsafe city for women, Kolkata safest: report
Kolkata has gained the top spot in the list of the country's safest cities for the second consecutive year.
Depression prevalence doubles in Japan: OECD survey
The spread of novel coronavirus infections appears to have more than doubled the number of people experiencing depression in Japan, according to an international survey on mental…
Giving your kid a mobile phone?
Interviews show that children are getting their first phone around 10 or 11, although some got them when they were just eight. But screen-time limits and content controls are a…