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Mongolian writer says youngsters, middle-aged ones lack knowledge of nomadic traditions

Many traditional practices surrounding nomadic lifestyles have been forgotten over time. For instance, there was once a belief that if moved on dog day, people would fall ill the…

  • Published: September 16, 20242:04 pm
  • Author E. Oyun-Erdene
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  • BOOKS
  • Lifestyle

Blue-skinned teen struggles with identity, alienation in novel ‘Melanin’ by South Korean author

Ha Seung-meen's award-winning novel follows Jae-il, a teenage boy born to a Korean father and a Vietnamese mother, as he grapples with life in a world that rejects him for his…

  • Published: September 9, 20242:25 pm
  • Author Hwang Dong-Hee
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Rural bookstore shares story of Tibetan culture

Architect Zhao Yang, who designed the renovation plan, believes the bookstore should be an outgrowth of the vast land on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, helping people connect with the…

  • Published: September 4, 20241:02 pm
  • Author Yang Yang
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New publication records daily lives under Khmer Rouge

Titled "History from Our Villages”, the publication contains 68 stories that describe various aspects of daily life during the most terrible period of Cambodia’s history.

  • Published: August 27, 202410:10 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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  • BOOKS
  • Lifestyle

Six essential Rabindranaths you should read

Rabindranath is evoked often, and with spontaneity in our everyday lives. But perhaps he is recalled with a particular kind of urgency when we experience turmoil of the kind we…

  • Published: August 22, 20241:49 pm
  • Author Nazia Manzoor
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  • BOOKS
  • Lifestyle

Cambodia’s One Book, One Community nationwide drive aims to foster reading culture

The mission, which runs from August 10 to September 10, aims to distribute 25,000 books nationwide, with a focus on young people aged between 15 and 35, according to OBOC founder…

  • Published: August 15, 20242:08 pm
  • Author Phak Seangly
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  • BOOKS
  • Lifestyle

Seoul International Writers’ Festival to explore dual nature of literature

The festival will take place at the JCC Art Center in Jongno from Sept. 6 to 11 under the theme "Particles and Waves."

  • Published: August 14, 202411:23 am
  • Author Hwang Dong-Hee
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  • BOOKS
  • Lifestyle

Fun books inspired by Singapore’s presidential election, National Day Parade, and food

On Aug 9, Singapore celebrates its 59th birthday. Get your children in the celebratory spirit by exploring fun books inspired by the National Day Parade and a presidential…

  • Published: August 5, 20242:11 pm
  • Author Elisa Chia
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Thais enjoy reading contrary to misconceptions, publishers say

According to a survey of 1,500 readers ranging from teenagers to the elderly early this year, Thai people now read for 113 minutes—or almost two hours—a day, Suwich…

  • Published: July 31, 202412:33 pm
  • Author The Nation
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  • Lifestyle

Bilingual book honours Vietnam’s national treasures

As of January 18, 2024, Vietnam had counted 294 artifacts and groups of objects recognised as national treasures, through 12 approval rounds since 2012.

  • Published: July 25, 20241:55 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News

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