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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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Ichijodani Ruins: Uncovering Japan’s Sengoku period

Houses around where the residences of high-ranking samurai were located have been recreated, giving visitors a clearer idea of how the town looked. The valley is an active…

  • Published: June 17, 202511:11 am
  • Author The Japan News
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For Nepal’s women, there’s no right to mourn

In Nepali traditions, daughters are often barred from performing death rites for their parents. Some women are fighting to reclaim that right.

  • Published: June 17, 20259:21 am
  • Author Aarati Ray
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Understanding Kreng Jai: The hidden heart of Thai politeness

There’s no perfect English equivalent for kreng jai, but it loosely translates to a mix of consideration, deference, and reluctance to impose. It’s more than just being…

  • Published: June 16, 202511:17 am
  • Author The Nation
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Sacred logs carried to Japan’s famous Ise Jingu shrine; ritual part of regular renewal of facilities

The ritual will next take place in 2033.

  • Published: June 13, 202511:22 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Special gifts for your dad

Experts said said personalised gifts are always appreciated and can easily be found through various online platforms as well as in physical gift stores.

  • Published: June 12, 202512:54 pm
  • Author The Star
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Lord Jagannath bathing ritual draws thousands of devotees to India’s temple town of Puri

The ritual was performed on the bathing altar known as the ‘Snana Mandap’ as the priests poured 108 pitchers of aromatic sacred water on the deities.

  • Published: June 12, 202511:16 am
  • Author The Statesman
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What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore shares about the preparation leading up to the Conclave and also his thoughts on the Conclave movie.

  • Published: June 12, 202511:05 am
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DNA reveals prehistoric matrilineal community in East China

On Thursday in Jinan, scholars unveiled their findings on a two-clan matrilineal community at the Fujia archaeological site in Shandong's Guangrao county, dating back to between…

  • Published: June 9, 20259:50 am
  • Author Wang Ru
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Hello Kitty says ‘hi’ to Beijing museum

A highlight of the opening ceremony was a surprise appearance by Hello Kitty herself, joined by beloved characters My Melody and Kuromi. The trio delighted fans with performances…

  • Published: June 4, 20251:15 pm
  • Author Li Yingxue

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