Korean food wasn’t always this spicy. The rise of heat explained
Korea’s relationship with chili peppers is surprisingly recent. According to historians, chili peppers arrived on the peninsula only about 400 years ago.
In Nepal, wildlife drove farmers away, lemons bring them back
As crop damage by wild animals forces farmers to abandon their traditional occupation and migrate, lemon farming emerges as a profitable and wildlife-resistant alternative across…
Matchmade couples in Malaysia come together for Hindu harvest festival Ponggal
Ponggal, celebrated in mid-January, is the Tamil harvest festival symbolising gratitude, renewal and the enduring value of tradition.
Iconic Chinese chili sauce resonates with diverse appetites
Lao Gan Ma has today become a symbol of Chinese culinary heritage.
Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on China’s musical past
Curated by renowned jazz pianist and collector Luo Ning, "Looking Back" offers visitors a deeply immersive exploration of China's musical history through a meticulously selected…
From reading rooms to commercial centres: The lost libraries of Pakistan’s Lyari
There is a paradox at the heart of Lyari — a neighbourhood long known for its intellectual traditions and political consciousness, yet one that today has almost no functioning…
Japanese woodcarving artist Makoto Nishi captivates with statues of adorable cats
For Mr. Nishi, cats are precious models for his art and companions in life. His affectionate gaze at the animals forms the foundation for his vibrant creations.
Kuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty
Real-life stories of some 140 inmates on Malaysia's death row are behind the upcoming theatre show Tali Tukang Gantung (Hangman’s Rope), which questions the fragile connection…
105 Buddha images unearthed in Laos’ Champasak
The statues were discovered on Sunday by 13-year-old Souksavanh Saeng-aloun, who noticed part of a clay jar protruding from the soil while playing near her home. Using a shovel,…
Beneath a modern Chinese metropolis, an ancient capital emerges
Major archaeological findings at the Dongyuan Ancient City site have unveiled the well-preserved remains of a city from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), offering an unprecedented…