Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence
The top spot was taken by Italy, while Greece and Spain came in second and third, respectively. India came in fourth, while Portugal ranked sixth and Japan seventh.
Shanghai shopping malls lay out red carpet for pets
More than 20 shopping malls in Shanghai have allowed pets to walk in the shopping malls outdoors, letting them inside shopping malls but without stepping on the floor, or getting…
Women of power: Meet the female meter readers of Karachi
The power utility has also started a programme, ‘Roshni Baji’, who are raising awareness about general safety, electrical safety, rain safety, power theft hazards and energy…
Tasty innovations reignite Japan’s love affair with vending machines
While the number of vending machines nationwide has been on the decline, new technologies being applied now show promise in reinvigorating the sector.
The women thirsting over the Pakistani cricket team
The team were already celebrities but the T20 World Cup and their stellar performance has shot them to superstardom
Will the timeless martial art of Binh Dinh get UNESCO recognition?
Historians speculate that it originated in the 15th century, during conquests in the south
A sneak peek inside Hong Kong’s M+ museum
The M+ museum – in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong - will open to the public on Nov 12
The last road in China
The construction of a 3.8-kilometer road in Abuluoha connects China's final village to the road system
Xi Jinping, the man who leads CPC on new journey
Next week, Xi, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will attend a high-profile Party plenum
Bengal to develop bio-shield to get protected from cyclonic storms
The natural barrier artificially engineered will be the first of its kind in the country