Michael Madhusudan Dutt: A pioneer of modern Bangla literature
The pioneer of Renaissance in Bangla Literature, Michael Madhusudan Dutt, saw both Ravana and Meghnadh through a multifaceted, humanised lens.
People
Singaporean couple missing after Taiwan quake in April 2024: Remains of husband found by farmer
The farmer had spotted a piece of bone in a riverbed located below an area where a landslide had occurred, and immediately reported it to the authorities. A visual assessment…
Women farmers transform agriculture with organic revolution and indigenous crops
The model of organic farming with higher yields of indigenous varieties of rice and better marketability in the Nayagram block in the Jhargram district, some 200 kilometres from…
Cambodian woman fighting to preserve her mother’s ancient art
Khuy Chansou, daughter of a traditional weaver in Takeo province, has dedicated the past four years to promoting the Cambodian weaving community through her business, SouKabas…
Filipino Olympian Delgaco looks to spearhead Filipino rowers’ SEA Games charge
This year, Joanie Delgaco is gearing up for two major competitions—the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, from September 21 to September 28, and the Southeast…
Woman in Indonesia taken to fire station with chair after piercing gets stuck
In the video, firefighters can be seen teasing the woman by pretending to consider using heavy tools like a chainsaw and a large axe for the rescue. She was eventually freed with…
Sho-chu time: Making wooden barrels supports Japan’s traditional spirit production
Tsudome is a craftsman who makes wooden barrels for distilling shochu, a profession which is practiced by very few people anywhere in the country. He learned the technique from…
Malaysian teen cooks up a storm
Ricardo Leonel Lau’s talent in the kitchen saw him preparing a 14-dish Christmas feast for his family last month which included roast chicken, tomahawk steak, cinnamon rolls,…
Kerala government to declare missing Wayanad landslide victims as deceased
This decision aims to facilitate financial aid distribution to their families.
Empowering Nepali communities through education
Prakash Koirala, founder of FINLIT Nepal and a ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ honoree, shares his journey of promoting financial education.