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From fact to fiction: Marga Ortigas on her journey from seasoned reporter to published author

Some people are born storytellers—be it through the spoken or written word. While most excel in one medium over the other, some are brilliant at both. Filipino author Marga…

  • Published: April 15, 20258:00 am
  • Author Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz, Assistant Editor (News)
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Recent Korean books on unconventional families share wisdom of living without marrying

More Koreans than ever are living alone — and choosing to stay that way.

  • Published: April 14, 20252:11 pm
  • Author Park Ga-young
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Unraveling postmodernism in Nepali writing

Novelist Govinda Raj Bhattarai discusses his literary journey and the qualities of a good translation.

  • Published: March 21, 20251:45 pm
  • Author Sanskriti Pokharel
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Japanese translator of South Korean Nobel Laureate Han Kang’s ‘We Do Not Part’ receives award

Saito Mariko won the Research and Translation category at the 76th Yomiuri Literary Awards, marking the first time a single translated work by a Korean author has won in the…

  • Published: March 14, 202510:30 am
  • Author Park Ga-young
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Japan’s one-person publishers create unique books

The term “hitori shuppansha” (one-person publisher) refers to one person who edits and launches a book that they feel only they can present to the world, even if only with a…

  • Published: March 4, 20259:56 am
  • Author Ryohei Fuji
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Purvodaya literary festival 2025 to celebrate eastern India’s stories and culture

With over 200,000 attendees expected, the festival will feature a dynamic lineup of events, including panel discussions on literature, culture, and contemporary issues and more.

  • Published: February 27, 202512:49 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Jam Melchor’s new book on Philippine cuisine essential reading for Filipinos

Chef Jam Melchor turns a new page with “Kayumanggi” to get more people to explore, celebrate, and acknowledge Filipino food. If there is one word that best describes chef Jam…

  • Published: February 24, 20252:21 pm
  • Author Eric Nicole Salta
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New book reveals North Korean leader Kim’s birthplace for first time, based on interviews with relatives

Born in Pyongyang, Kim Jong-un was annointed heir to father at 8 years old, say aunt and uncle.

  • Published: February 21, 20258:00 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Japanese novelist Asako Yuzuki says she wrote bestselling novel ‘Butter’ in reaction to male-centred media

Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki is getting attention abroad for her novel “Butter,” which touches on everything from family relationships to social problems, such as fatphobia…

  • Published: February 17, 20252:01 pm
  • Author Chikako Minami
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Bilingual story conveys dreams of young Vietnamese in the field of creativity

Creativity, friendship, and self-confidence are the themes that Phan Ngoc Tram, a 12th-grade student in an English class at Nguyen Hue High School for the Gifted, aims to convey…

  • Published: February 14, 20252:00 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News

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