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Tangail handloom weavers earn only US$1.65 daily! Will the industry survive?

Tangail’s handloom weaving industry faces collapse due to rising costs, competition from cheaper power loom sarees, and declining demand. Without financial aid, innovation, and…

  • Published: February 17, 20251:00 pm
  • Author Ayman Anika
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Valentine’s and Falgun shifts Dhaka’s flower markets into overdrive before the city wakes

Dhaka’s flower markets buzz with activity during February, especially for Valentine’s Day and Pahela Falgun. Roses, marigolds, and chrysanthemums dominate, reflecting both…

  • Published: February 14, 20251:18 pm
  • Author Jawwad Sami Neogi
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Love on repeat: Why the 14th of every month is special day for lovers in Korea

In South Korea, Valentine's Day is just one of many romantic occasions dispersed throughout the year -- it’s part of a yearlong symphony of love-laced milestones.

  • Published: February 14, 20251:00 pm
  • Author The Korea Herald
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Buying time for Malaysia’s dying tapir

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the animal is increasingly threatened due to the loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitats caused by the construction of highways and roads through…

  • Published: February 13, 202511:44 am
  • Author Junaid Ibrahim
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The Ranjana Script: A timeless Nepali cultural treasure

This script features characters embellished with intricate curves and loops, bestowing a distinctive artistic flair upon the language it denotes. Ranjana script is celebrated for…

  • Published: February 13, 202511:43 am
  • Author Timila Maharjan
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Superhero team marks 25 years of promoting island in Japan’s Kagoshima

The three-member team Rito Shentai (Island Soldiers) Tanegashiman was formed in 1999 to promote Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. They have made over 300 appearances on…

  • Published: February 12, 202510:58 am
  • Author Ko Yokomine
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Nature’s poetics in the art of Filipino artist Geraldine Javier

Deeply committed to environmental issues, Javier is moved by the urgency of the global crisis. Rich in natural elements, her work explores religious, ecological, political, and…

  • Published: February 12, 202510:57 am
  • Author Patrick de Veyra
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Maki-e artisan from Kyoto preserves traditional lacquerware craft

Maki-e is a technique in which gold powder and other materials are sprinkled on this lacquered surface to create patterns and designs as if manipulating light and dark in an…

  • Published: February 11, 202511:25 am
  • Author Hiroshige Yazawa
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Japan’s Fukuoka to Create ‘City of Culture, Art’ Through Renovation of Museums

Fukuoka plans to build an underground art museum in the Tenjin area and begin a large-scale renovation of the city museum, which houses a national treasure called the gold seal.

  • Published: February 10, 202511:50 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Bang Kachao: A cyclist’s haven and nature escape near Bangkok

Cycling is one of the most popular activities in Bang Kachao, with bike rentals widely available near Bang Nam Phueng Nok Pier. Full-day rentals start at approximately 50 THB,…

  • Published: February 10, 202511:49 am
  • Author The Nation

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