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.
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.
Why do the young love Labubu?
Because the truth is, young people everywhere — in Shanghai, Stockholm, or São Paulo — share something simple: a desire for joy, surprise, and self-expression. Labubu is just…
Am I drugged driving? Public concern rises after Korean comedian Lee Kyung-kyu incident
Concerns grow over driving safety amid increased prescription drug use for mental health issues.
Tiger census to resume in India’s Chhattisgarh after four years
Forest officials anticipate a possible rise in the number of tigers.
Vietnamese animation levels up with dual dialect debut
For the first time in Vietnamese cinema history, an animated feature film will be released with two distinct voiceover versions — one in the northern dialect and one in the…
Penang’s call for mindful tourism
While tourists are welcome to explore the beauty of the city, state tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai reminds everyone about responsible travel…
Northern Thailand’s old town of Nan brought to life with months-long light festival
The old town area will be decorated with traditional Lanna lanterns, known as Kom Pad, alongside larger lanterns depicting mythical creatures from Himavanta forest in Thai…
‘Loyalty and victory’: BTS’ RM and V discharged, Army welcomes them back
RM, wearing sunglasses, appeared playing the soundtrack from the Japanese anime “Detective Conan” on a saxophone. V followed with a broad smile and a large bouquet in hand.
Chinese man carries his daughter through 12 years of school to national college admissions exam
Cao Yalin was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis as a child and is unable to walk independently. She has relied on her father, Cao Guangxing, for mobility throughout her 12 years of…