China’s professional bridesmaids in high demand
Over the past two years, professional bridesmaid Xie Yuke was involved in over 40 weddings, with her flight mileage reaching 140,000 kilometers.
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New doors open for China’s visually impaired
In May, China officially joined the Marrakesh Treaty, which requires exceptions to copyright law to help the visually impaired access printed works.
Child marriage, labour: Bangladesh’s schoolgirls bore heavy blow in pandemic
According to a government report, nearly 50,000 female students fell prey to child marriage, while almost 80,000 of them became child labourers in 2021.
China unveils measures to support childbirth, parenting
The measures include better maternal care services and public-benefit childcare services, improved maternity and parental leave policies.
Framing time: Photographer helps rural elderly capture portraits
Most of these village residents have never had a photo of themselves taken properly, except for headshots for identity cards.
Push to have children ages 5-11 get Covid-19 vaccines gains steam in Japan
An increasing number of infections among children was behind the decision to soon actively urge parents and guardians to get children vaccinated.
Diaspora community celebrates Indonesia ‘Down Under’
"The motherland" still holds a special place in the hearts of its diaspora community, with some Indonesians maintaining a fierce sense of national and cultural pride, even after…
Hanoi’s first park for pooches
A new dog park has opened in Hanoi’s Yen So Park, giving owners and their four-legged friends a safe spot to get some fresh air and exercise.
How I feel about Virginia Woolf being part-Bengali
“To me, the links between Woolf and Bangla and Bengal–linguistically, philosophically, and poetically, came through by closely reading certain portions of her works”, the…
Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day celebrations
The police said the vigilance along the borders of Delhi as well as the busy markets of the city have been beefed up with many layers of protection.