18 years on, Nepal insurgency victims are in continued hardships, new study says
Education, healthcare, and social support remain out of reach for those affected by the Maoist conflict, ICJ survey finds.
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Bangladesh board game community: Building connections through play
From homes to cafes, the games brought them together, and before long, what started as casual meetups grew into a thriving community - Bangladesh Board Game Community.
Chinese Indonesians enjoy Lunar New Year festivities across country
Over 800 people from different ethnicities and religions gathered at See Hien Kiong Temple after dark to enjoy lion dances, dragon dances, line dances, wushu performances, and…
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.
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…