Veteran election policeman in Nepal plans to retire after serving 10 polls
Tanka Prasad Dhungana, 54, has been on duty at elections ever since the 1991 elections, and he’s back for March 5 polls.
‘Not a Hindu, not a Muslim… I am a human being’: Gym instructor stands up for a Muslim in India
The brawny gym instructor's defence of an old man has come as a welcome flicker of hope against widespread instances of right-wing Hindu vigilante assaults on India’s…
Japan high schools turn to ‘bibliobattle’ for Japanese language education for foreign-born students
Akatsuki Junior High School says the activity can help students strengthen their Japanese by practicing skills such as speaking and listening.
Pakistan’s Lahore prepares to recapture Basant magic
Young people in their teens and 20s will get experience the legendary spring festival for the first time, while older Lahoris, recalling the glory days when world celebrities…
China’s ‘Silent cafes’ a strong voice for disabled workers
By situating the cafes in hubs frequented by professionals and businesspeople, the project integrates people with disabilities into the professional world, directly showcasing…
Senior Japanese citizens return to university to gain knowledge, find new career, make friends
More and more universities are offering courses for middle-aged and senior citizens to learn and study again.
One tree for every 28 people?! Rooftop gardening becomes Dhaka’s answer
City dwellers are fighting back against the concrete jungle by turning rooftops and balconies into gardens.
Race to save Bhutan’s native livestock breeds from extinction
Several species are on the brink of extinction due to crossbreeding, climate change, and economic shifts favouring higher-yielding exotic livestock.
Karachi’s stray animals have found friends and protectors in the city’s young residents
For many young people, stopping to help isn’t activism, it’s reflex.
How Filipinos cook, eat, and talk about food
Abundance becomes a way of saying: You are welcome here, you matter, our house is your house—so feel at home.