Nepal bans three more pesticides to tackle growing suicide cases
Poison ingestion, mostly involving pesticides, is the second leading cause of suicide in Nepal after hanging. According to data provided by the Nepal Police, 952 people killed…
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Heirs to Kyoto talent: Handweaving artisan uses skill to repair cultural properties
The workshop of Nishijin textile manufacturer Hironobu Orimono Co. is filled with colorful pieces of cloth called kire. Some are silk canvases for Japanese-style paintings and…
Battling bias at every step, a hijra entrepreneur turning pain into purpose
Currently, Avaa Muskan Tithi sells a variety of handcrafted items online and offline, including patchwork bags, tote bags, upcycled bags, patchwork saris, hand-stitched saris,…
Warnings issued as woman dies after neck-twisting massage in Thailand’s Udon Thani
Thai neurologist Dr Thiravat Hemachudha said on Facebook that neck twisting or a massage on the cervical spine could trigger paralysis.
Japan to exhume remains of about 1,000 WWII dead; mass burial site confirmed on Peleliu Island
U.S. documents record that 1,086 bodies were buried there. It is extremely unusual to collect remains from a burial ground of such a scale. The families of Japanese soldiers who…
Shot, July heroes battle a harsh new reality
Rakib Hossain, a barber from Narayanganj, has been fighting two battles since the July mass uprising -- one for his health and another for his family's survival.
Tell me I fit in: Validation-addicted Koreans seek group acceptance on social media
Instagram and other social media platforms are filled with people like her, seeking approval, advice or validation from friends online over decisions big or small. They could be…
Support network launched for Bhutanese in Australia
The network, run by a small team of volunteers, will provide immediate relief and long-term solutions in areas such as financial management, mental health support, and migration…
Artist from Taiwan gives tradition new life in Fujian
Huang Shou-kun, who began his career in lacquer restoration at a museum in Taiwan, has become a recognized inheritor of the intangible Chinese cultural heritage in Fujian province.
‘So strong and brave’: Videos of resilient, compassionate Malaysians amid floods go viral online
These stories are set against the backdrop of widespread flooding, which has affected more than 150,000 people across Malaysia and killed seven people.