Woodprint art bonds China and Vietnam
New Year woodprint pictures are found across China and have wide distribution, with major production centers in Yangliuqing, Tianjin; Yangjiabu, Shandong province; Mianzhu,…
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Punjab’s epic songs fade as fewer than a dozen performers keep ancient tales alive
Three brothers — Ghulam Haider, Allah Ditta and Mohammad Bakhsh — all past 90, sat on a cracked mud platform beneath a single bulb. They began after maghrib [sunset] and…
How oranges are transforming lives in Nepal’s Arghakhanchi
Orange orchards in Arghakhanchi see record harvests and fetch steady income.
Gold prices and the hidden economy of Bangladeshi weddings
Behind the glitter of bridal jewellery lies an invisible economy, one that thrives on social pressure, consumerism, and gender inequality.
Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick
K-pop artists each have their own "bong" -- the Korean word for stick -- and it's more than a gleaming accessory. Light sticks reflect a group's official fandom color, logo,…
Postcard from Nazimabad: How a forgotten memorial invite opens window into Karachi neighbourhood’s literary past
A found vintage postcard — inviting a 1975 memorial for broadcaster Z.A. Bukhari — offers a glimpse into the cultural legacy of Nazimabad, once a hub for artists and…
What’s holding back Bangladesh’s book industry?
The industry's stagnation reflects a deeper national problem—the absence of a coherent vision, according to an expert.
South Korea can’t live without dawn delivery. Can it still protect the workers behind it?
For tens of millions of South Koreans, ultra-fast overnight delivery is not just a convenience. It’s almost a lifeline. But this level of speed comes with hidden costs.
‘Siargao is not for sale’
A luxury resort is catching major heat from locals and residents of Siargao Island after allegations that the developers illegally excavated parts of the protected reef in front…
In Korea’s ring-heavy dating culture, is wedding band still essential?
A separate survey by matchmaking service Gayeon found that couples spent an average of 3.6 million won on their wedding bands, but approximately 10 percent of Koreans in their 20s…