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Celebrity chef Nadiya Hussain’s latest cookbook shows why Bangladeshi food belongs on every Ramadan table

Titled "Rooza," it is a book shaped by Ramadan nights, by fasting and feasting, by family tables heavy with anticipation, and by a quiet and subtle reclaiming of her Sylheti and…

  • Published: January 28, 202612:23 pm
  • Author Sudha G Tilak
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The ‘McDonaldisation’ of nasi lemak: Can Singapore’s central kitchens save the food industry?

While central kitchens do not have the best reputation at the moment, some restaurants argue that an additional facility could help improve the quality of food and steward…

  • Published: January 28, 202610:58 am
  • Author Cherie Lok
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“Kavadi” maker from Malaysia’s Ipoh takes pride in his work

The kavadi 31-year-old C. Dineskumaran is working on is a towering two-tiered structure adorned with some 1,300 peacock feathers and stands nearly 2.74m tall.

  • Published: January 28, 202610:09 am
  • Author Manjit Kaur
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Japan’s PokéPark KANTO welcomes you to a world teeming with Pokémon

Visitors can meet more than 600 Pokémon at the facility located inside Yomiuriland, which straddles Inagi, Tokyo, and Kawasaki.

  • Published: January 28, 20268:32 am
  • Author Kohei Masuda and Kenneth Valencich
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Generations blend at Geek Con Karachi as fans of all ages celebrate cosplay, gaming, and anime

Karachiites braved the cold this weekend, all for the love of anime.

  • Published: January 27, 202612:42 pm
  • Author Sarah B. Haider
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China’s laba porridge heralds festive celebrations

For most people, savoring laba porridge — which is typically made of at least eight ingredients including glutinous rice and red beans — is more than a traditional ritual,…

  • Published: January 27, 202612:33 pm
  • Author Li Yingxue
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Living with the strain: Why Jakarta is still home

As Indonesia’s largest urban region grows into the world’s most populous, residents balance hardship and hope in a city that remains the country’s strongest economic magnet.

  • Published: January 27, 202611:55 am
  • Author Ramadani Saputra
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Victim of medical negligence, 18-year-old Malaysian girl redraws life with art

Over the last 18 years, Yok Shan has developed techniques to perform daily tasks-from opening bottles and cooking to applying makeup and sewing—entirely with one hand.

  • Published: January 27, 202611:50 am
  • Author Sin Chew Daily
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Cambodia’s first Baby Olympics aims to inspire young minds

An official explained that the February 1 event will feature competitions in 10 disciplines, with 333 children registered.

  • Published: January 27, 202611:36 am
  • Author Chhorn Norn
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How much is too much for K-pop concert tickets?

Production scale, stadium tours, and global inflation drive ticket prices higher.

  • Published: January 27, 202610:18 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun

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