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In Nepal’s southern plains, community leaders and creatives work to keep a language and culture alive

Awadhi, a language rich in heritage and belonging, has long been sidelined in Nepal’s mainstream discourse. Its fading risks erasing centuries of literature, festivals, rituals,…

  • Published: June 24, 202510:35 am
  • Author Reeva Khanal
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Brushstrokes celebrate the vigour of China’s nature

Chinese modern ink artist Qi Baishi's (1864-1957) works animate his illuminating perspectives on what many would consider to be mundane.

  • Published: June 24, 202510:34 am
  • Author Lin Qi
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5-star rice meister in Japan offers personalised blends, advice to customers

Following his motto of “enjoy rice more,” Mr. Koike proposes various types of rice for restaurants and his customers. He also goes to events and holds seminars to introduce…

  • Published: June 23, 202510:33 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Korean horror films tap everyday anxieties for spine-chilling thrills

Summer’s crop of domestic frights trades supernatural scares for all-too-familiar urban nightmares.

  • Published: June 23, 202510:32 am
  • Author Moon Ki Hoon
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How Seoul suburb Dongtan turned into an online punching bag

Caricatured for its stylish moms and chore-sharing dads, the new town has become target of both aspiration and mockery.

  • Published: June 20, 202510:55 am
  • Author Choi Jae-hee
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300-year-old hot spring inn in Japan’s Gunma conjures spirit of anime

It is believed to have inspired the bathhouse in the acclaimed anime film “Spirited Away,” and is still visited by many fans.

  • Published: June 20, 202510:54 am
  • Author Yuki Sakuragi
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A Malaysian’s long and winding journey to Tibet

The writer shares his journey—and almost giving up along the way—to one of the highest regions on Earth.

  • Published: June 20, 202510:53 am
  • Author Tan Ai-Keat
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Malaysia’s search and rescue dogs play pivotal role in saving lives

Search and Rescue (SAR) Dogs Malaysia was named one of the Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) winners last year.

  • Published: June 19, 20259:49 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino
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Interpreting ‘kababalaghan’: paranormal and supernatural experiences in Philippine culture

Philippine folklore provides the colourful metaphors for very real psychological experiences. It is the task of the psychologist—or paranormal investigator—to interpret it…

  • Published: June 19, 20259:30 am
  • Author Carl Lorenz Cervantes
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Living with wildlife: Bhutan tries new path to coexistence

The initiative, led by WWF Bhutan and the Department of Forests and Park Services, aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict while strengthening conservation efforts.

  • Published: June 19, 20259:29 am
  • Author Neten Dorji

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