Nepal marks International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17 is an annual celebration worldwide to draw attention to persistent violence and discrimination faced by the queer community.
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Hindu groups in India file fresh petitions to stop Muslims from entering historic Eidgah mosque
Members of hardline Hindu groups tied to Modi's party claim that Muslim invaders destroyed Hindu temples during their 200-year rule.
Felt flowers help smooth over cracks
Strolling around Nanting village in Guangzhou, one can see bright flowers "blooming" on street corners and walls, but a closer look reveals these flowers are actually made of felt.
Bangladesh commission recommends electricity price hike by 58%
Business leaders and consumer rights associations said such a major hike would not only affect the prices of daily essentials but also hurt export and industrial production.
Hong Kong govt to enhance elderly healthcare voucher scheme
The estimated expenditure for the scheme in this financial year is HK$4.37 billion.
Watch for mild symptoms, health experts tell parents over ‘mystery’ hepatitis
The Indonesian Health Ministry has recorded seven suspected deaths linked to acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin, as well as 17 suspected cases and one probable case.
40% misunderstand radiation’s future impact on residents of Fukushima: Survey
The environment ministry is also renewing efforts to disseminate accurate information to help combat discrimination toward Fukushima residents.
India possesses potential to become world’s film content hub: Modi
He also said that the multifariousness of the Indian film sector is remarkable and the rich heritage and cultural diversity are India’s strengths.
Punjab to draft policy for affordable health services
The health minister also said the initiative was part of the guarantees the party promised to the people of Punjab.
Indonesians in Australia experience discrimination due to Chinese heritage
"They started yelling ni hao ma (a typical Mandarin greeting, meaning ‘how are you?’) in an exaggerated, mocking tone”, shares Bernie, a Melbourne-based Chinese-Indonesian…