Pakistan’s women in chess are proving that it’s a queen’s game
Playing against the chief minister was 17-year-old Mehak Maqbool, who first learnt the rules watching her cousins play when she was around six years old. Seven years later, at age…
At Nepal’s only hunting reserve, tourism brings no joy
People face problems with education, health, transportation, and drinking water. Benefits do not spill over to local residents.
Katseye’s Lara comes out as queer. Why it matters in K-pop
Industry insiders say Indian American idol’s disclosure, while unprecedented, reflects K-pop’s duality.
Indian censor board blocks Santosh, a film exploring Islamophobia, casteism and police brutality
The award-winning film made its way to Cannes, but Indian censors refuse to allow its domestic release.
Chats allegedly prove Kim Soo-hyun dated or groomed Kim Sae-ron when she was 15: Lawyer
The 37-year-old actor has been mired in controversy ever since South Korean YouTube channel Hoverlab accused him of dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage. Sae-ron died at the…
Visitors enjoy blossom splendor day and night in China’s Hefei
The spot is called Haitang Huahai, meaning "sea of begonia flowers." True to its name, the park's cherry blossoms and begonias entered full bloom in the past week.
Nepali film ‘Girls Rewriting Destiny’ follows the journey of 27 women attempting to summit mountain
Led by mountaineer Maya Gurung, the documentary interweaves personal stories of resilience with the larger theme of environmental awareness and economic opportunity through…
What the rise of Filipinos at major fashion weeks means for the local style scene
The rise of Filipino public figures at fashion weeks can be attributed to their ability to bring in media impact value, which helps brands identify the monetary gain they’d…
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala knocks world No. 2 Iga Swiatek out of Miami Open, moves to semis
The big-hitting 19-year-old showed no signs of intimidation playing against one of her idols and was instead a picture of poise as she dismantled Swiatek’s serve early on to…
Upcoming K-pop survival show ‘Under15’ faces familiar backlash for featuring child contestants
The show is under fire for featuring contestants as young as eight, prompting concerns over the sexualisation and commodification of minors.