Oriental white storks thrive in Xiamen marshes
The storks bathed in winter sunlight, standing, flying or arranging their feathers. The birds are first-class wildlife under State protection and are an endangered species. They…
What to expect in K-pop in 2025?
Music critics predict continued growth of global K-pop market with return of BTS, Blackpink.
Reviving spiritual bonds and showcasing Nepal’s Kung Fu Nuns’ legacy
This daily ritual of Kung Fu practice, led by the nuns of Druk Amitabha Monastery, transforms martial arts into a discipline of mental clarity, spiritual focus, and physical…
Bangladesh officially declares Nazrul national poet
The decision came on December 24, following on from a December 5 advisory council approval to a proposal to retroactively put into effect the national poet status from May 4, 1972.
The thrill of the click: Malaysians increasingly enamoured over online shopping
Many have grown to rely on official online stores and established e-commerce platforms given the convenience and ease of online shopping with benefits they may not enjoy at…
Chinese actress Zhao Lusi says she was physically abused and is suffering from depression
Without naming anyone, she implied that someone at her workplace who supervised and managed her was the abuser, and used the female pronoun to refer to the person.
Cosplaying gaining ground, inspiring new businesses; growth area in Japan’s pop culture
The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars.
Da Lat’s vegetable hotpot warms the hearts of the foodies
Da Lat has long been renowned across the nation as a paradise of flowers and organic vegetables, particularly for its vegetable hotpot, a quintessential cuisine carrying a…
Two adorable white tiger cubs at Saitama Zoo grow bigger; will be shown to public from Jan. 4
The two new arrivals are brothers and were born to a six-year-old father and a nine-year-old mother named Sugar and Salty, respectively.
Blockbusters without superstars: An exciting year in Nepali cinema
For long, it was thought a superstar was key to the success of a Nepali film. 2024 changed that perception.