The Bollywood dream is no longer an option for Pakistan’s stars
The change in the artists’ stances echoes the emotional upheaval being experienced by the country as a whole.
Menu, gallery mark 40 years of Kuala Lumpur hospitality
TO mark its 40th anniversary, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has launched several initiatives to celebrate its decades of hospitality. It unveiled a Legendary Menu at Shang Palace that…
On motherhood and writer Mahasweta Devi’s ‘Breast-Giver’
I couldn’t help but think of the cultural significance of the word “ma” in our own society today; it is lead-heavy with meaning and so frequently invoked—from commonplace…
South Korean sci-fi bestseller inks six-figure film deal with Warner Bros
The Hollywood studio behind blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Dune, is said to have been drawn to the novel’s "original and compelling" storytelling.
Buddha Jayanti celebrated at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu
Special prayers and rituals were performed at the Swayambhunath temple inside the main stupa complex to commemorate Gautam Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death anniversary.
Exhibit in China’s Hangzhou allows visitors to step into the mythical world of Wukong
The Black Myth: Wukong Art Exhibition isn't just a side event. It's a cultural extension of the game's runaway success, drawing thousands who want to see, touch, and live in the…
Thai setter Pornpun leads Orlando Valkyries to historic PVF title, earns MVP honours
She also earned Finals MVP honours, showcasing her leadership and elite playmaking with 37 assists and a team-high 12 digs—proving herself not just as a setter, but as the heart…
Who let the bots out? Robot dogs on the job in Singapore
These robot dogs have found no shortage of work—taking on jobs in underground maintenance areas, construction sites, and even in social services.
In Nepal, lesbian couple went to register marriage. Law enforcement separated them
Case shows court’s ruling to allow same-sex marriage has yet to get social acceptance in the Himalayan country.
French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse
The incident occurred on May 7, when Yoo Yoon-jin, a South Korean content creator was livestreaming a walk, when a man on an electric scooter approached her from behind, shouting,…