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From sun shield to symbol: 68-year-old Malaysian artisan preserves traditional headgear

In the past, Melanau villagers wore the "terendak" to protect themselves from the sun and rain while farming and fishing. Nowadays, it has found a new purpose as ­souvenirs and…

  • Published: January 6, 202611:13 am
  • Author Sharon Ling
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Japan’s ‘Kokuho’ craze shines spotlight on classical performing arts

The phenomenal blockbuster film has delighted the classical performing arts industry, which hopes to expand its fan base.

  • Published: January 6, 202611:10 am
  • Author Seira Unegouchi
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Under attack from extremists, Bangladesh’s cultural activists fight back with music

Cultural organisations, Chhayanaut and Udichi, were attacked in Bangladesh, highlighting tensions between Islamic and Bengali identities. Despite the attacks, they are defiant,…

  • Published: January 5, 202611:54 am
  • Author Debarshi Dasgupta
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Six-decade math puzzle solved by Korean mathematician

US magazine Scientific American named the research by Baek Jin-eon among its top 10 mathematical breakthroughs of 2025, the mathematics community said on Sunday.

  • Published: January 5, 202611:50 am
  • Author Park Han-na
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Confluence of devotion, culture, and music flows at Indian festival Magh Mela

The Magh Mela in the Sangam city of Prayagraj is not just a religious event, but a living example of India’s eternal traditions, cultural diversity, and administrative…

  • Published: January 5, 202611:45 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Japan’s Imperial family has long history with horses, former racehorses now on Imperial duties

Horses have been used in rituals and events at the Imperial court since ancient times.

  • Published: January 2, 20269:25 am
  • Author By Kaori Sakaba
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From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story in Seoul mobilised a community

What began as a split-second decision by a passerby has since grown into a story about how fragile and complex South Korea’s rescue system can be — and how many people it can…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:21 am
  • Author Tammy Park
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The timeless reason Bangladeshi brides choose red

Deeply rooted in tradition where goddesses adorned in red would protect mortals, empowered by its vitality and strength, it is not just a colour in South Asian cultures but…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:15 am
  • Author Sabrina N Bhuiyan
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What China’s most famous ‘gaokao factory’ reveals about the limits of its exam-driven education model

The model, symbolising China's exam pressures, faces criticism for its ultra-strict routines and potential psychological toll on students.

  • Published: December 30, 202510:50 am
  • Author Michelle Ng
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Elephant festival revives tourism in Nepali village after prolonged slump

The elephant festival has been held in Chitwan for decades, though it has long faced opposition from animal rights activists.

  • Published: December 30, 202510:39 am
  • Author Sangam Prasain

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