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Bartsham’s community museum in Bhutan opens to preserve heritage and culture

Visitors were greeted with a room adorned with agricultural tools, household items, kitchen utensils, and daily-use tools, all elegantly displayed on the white walls of the…

  • Published: December 23, 202411:10 am
  • Author Neten Dorji
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Will Kolkata become the next New Delhi in the coming five years?

The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, ‘very unhealthy’) be safe, or…

  • Published: December 20, 20249:38 am
  • Author Roushan Chatterjee
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‘Non-professional doctors’ work tirelessly to save Vietnam’s wild animals

Over the past four years, Vu Quang National Park has received and cared for 657 animals, and released 645 animals of 20 species back into the wild.

  • Published: December 20, 20249:37 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Cambodian grandmaster fostering martial arts prodigies, nurturing better citizens

The “Sport Ethics School," founded by Grandmaster Seng Bunsong, a well-known martial arts expert, the new facility aims to not only identify and develop young athletes with the…

  • Published: December 20, 20249:35 am
  • Author Chhorn Norn
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All ASEAN wants for Christmas is Mariah’s festive hit

In this part of the world, it’s no exception – four Asean countries, namely Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia made it their most played Christmas song on the…

  • Published: December 19, 202411:34 am
  • Author Yuen Meikeng
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Brain rot – Have you got it?

Is ‘brain rot’ a good choice as the word of the year? It is certainly not a new thing. I would have nominated doomscrolling – a new behaviour enabled by a new technology –…

  • Published: December 19, 202411:33 am
  • Author Julian Saunders
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Tokyo’s female rickshaw pullers draw attention

In and around the Asakusa area, which is home to tourist spots such as Tokyo SkyTree and the historic Sensoji Temple, pullers transport passengers to the sites they want to visit,…

  • Published: December 18, 202410:49 am
  • Author Chikako Minami
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Exploring Nepal’s remote corners

From ancient temples to rugged landscapes, Dolpa offers glimpses of its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning scenic vistas.

  • Published: December 18, 202410:45 am
  • Author Rishika Dhakal and Prakash Chandra Timilsena
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Flight of the common rose: How are Singapore’s butterflies impacted by climate change?

The disappearance of butterflies can serve as an early warning sign that all is not right in the environment. They are extremely sensitive creatures, heavily reliant on specific…

  • Published: December 17, 202411:11 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Satire on the streets: Koreans turn crisis into festival of resistance

South Korea is in the midst of a political firestorm, but you might not know it from the colorful, absurd and downright hilarious flags waving in the streets.

  • Published: December 16, 202411:34 am
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun

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