Sweet sips and even sweeter prices at this lassi stand in Malaysia’s Ipoh
Despite rising costs, Murali firmly believes in keeping his drinks affordable for everyone. He said a takeaway packet of his mooru (traditional spiced yogurt-based drink) is…
Who was Saroja Devi? The Indian actress who headlined 161 films without a break passes away
Bangalore Saroja Devi was a phenomenal actress. Over the course of seven decades, she starred in around 200 films across Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
Meet Bobby, South Korea’s new ‘first dog’
On his Instagram post, Lee unveiled a photo of himself sitting on an armchair along with the dog. Lee said in the post that his family has been raising the dog.
Heirlooms in newsprint: Singapore couple safeguard copies of The Straits Times from 1950s
Time has yellowed the pages, but in the hands of this couple, newspapers come alive.
Artisans in Japan’s Saitama pass on traditions with Chichibu Meisen silks
These fabrics are made with a technique called “hogushi nassen,” in which warp threads are temporarily woven together and dyed using stencils. The finished fabrics are…
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
From front-page politics to everyday lives, The Straits Times has shaped the country's collective memory since 1845.
Bangladesh declares esports as official sport; national guidelines in works
The official notification states that esports now holds the status of "sport" as per sections 2(2) and 6 of the act, paving the way for its inclusion in national sports planning,…
Will North Korea’s Kumgangsan UNESCO listing open path for inter-Korean cooperation?
In 2021, North Korea submitted its application to have Kumgangsan recognized by UNESCO as a mixed heritage site, reflecting the rich Buddhist mountain traditions and long-standing…
Buddha’s childhood home in Nepal misses out on World Heritage Sites list
The proposal to list Tilaurakot (identified as the ancient Kapilvastu) was deferred by the committee based on a recommendation from the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments…
Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods
Popular dishes Hoan Kiem bun cha and pho take the spotlight.