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Gulmarg fashion show controversy: Designers apologise, Elle India pulls down video

The controversy emerged as the show coincided with Ramadan, a holy month observed by the Muslim community. The event’s perceived insensitivity drew criticism, prompting an…

  • Published: March 11, 20259:37 am
  • Author Parwinder Sandhu
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After Korean dramas, is Netflix coming for TV variety shows?

Netflix’s "Screwballs," widely regarded as the successor to Korean Broadcasting System's variety show "Beat Coin," has joined the list as one of the most popular Korean…

  • Published: March 10, 20252:22 pm
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo
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Multifaceted works show Chinese writer-painter’s novel ideas

With no formal training, artist captures Shanghai lives in his stories and illustrations, blending realism with a bit of absurdity.

  • Published: March 7, 20252:09 pm
  • Author Li Yingxue
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Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash over Blackpink comment

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho is facing criticism from fans of Blackpink's Lisa after he did not include the name of the Thai star while naming Blackpink members in a recent…

  • Published: March 7, 20252:04 pm
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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Selling sex, selling dreams: Sex workers in Korean cinema

From "Western princesses" to hostesses, Korea's turbulent modern history can be traced through the stories of those who bore its heaviest costs.

  • Published: March 7, 20259:36 am
  • Author Moon Ki Hoon
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The case of missing characters in Pakistani dramas

Despite dramas being made left, right, and centre, characters who don’t fit the “television-perfect” mould are few and far in between, leaving a massive chasm in our…

  • Published: March 6, 20252:07 pm
  • Author Zainab Mossadiq
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Korean drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ explores love, life spanning decades

The series set on Jeju Island follows the romantic narrative of Ae-soon (Lee) and Gwan-sik (Park). The series sees the characters and their relationship later in life as well,…

  • Published: March 6, 20252:00 pm
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo
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Demand growing for K-pop shows in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan: Will China loosen Hallyu ban?

China has maintained a de facto ban on Korean entertainment and cultural products since 2016, following Seoul’s decision to deploy a US antimissile battery on the Korean…

  • Published: March 6, 202510:24 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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The story behind the shoes Palestinian Oscar winner Basel Adra wore to the Academy Awards

The co-director of No Other Land is also the co-founder of a shoe brand that preserves Palestinian heritage and supports Palestinian women artisans.

  • Published: March 5, 20252:11 pm
  • Author Dawn
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Giant cat unveiled at new museum in Japan

The museum focuses on an interactive experience as its visitors encounter the art works in nature. On opening day, visitors, including families, arrived on an artificial island…

  • Published: March 5, 20252:08 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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