Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
As grazing lands diminish and younger generations show little interest, herders are concerned about the future of their ancestral livelihood.
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Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min wins German Open to end badminton title drought
On March 2, the 26-year-old Singaporean took 41 minutes to beat Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-17 in the women’s singles final of the Super 300 German Open for her first…
Real-life version of South Korean drama’s ‘Lovely Runner’ couple melts millions of hearts
Kim Hye-mi, Samsung IT developer with disability, shares TV drama-like love story with colleague and viral wedding performance.
Malaysian woman acted as a ‘big sister’ to a cross-border rescue
Joyce Hwang Qi Hui helped alert authorities to her friend Gan Jiea Jie's situation at a scam centre in Myanmar.
They still do: 7 elderly couples in Singapore talk about love and marriage
Married for 50 years and longer, these couples were among the 202 honoured for their strong and committed marriages at the recent Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations.
Tragedy-hit, 45-day Mahakumbh in India concludes with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri
A record over 660 million Sanatani devotees converged at the sacred Sangam.
South Korean with paralysis completes master’s degree using only his eyes
Jang Ik-sun, 37, was diagnosed at age five with the incurable condition that weakens and degenerates muscles, which gradually took away his ability to move. Despite this, he…
Why Nepal’s photography industry is unkind to newcomers
Pabindra Shrestha shares his journey from a self-taught photographer to becoming a mentor and pageant director.
Japanese Nobel Laureate Mishima’s letter spurred writer Ishihara to enter politics
The letter that encouraged Ishihara to take that path was sent three years before Mishima (1925-1970) killed himself at a Self-Defense Force garrison in the Ichigaya district of…
President Marcos says Philippines stands united in prayer for Pope Francis’ recovery
The Pontiff has had no respiratory crises since Saturday night, some blood tests, however, showed “initial, mild kidney failure,” though doctors said it remains under control.