Photographer captures the spirit of China’s Taihang Mountains
Landmarks like the Red Flag Canal, a manmade waterway carved into the mountains, and the "cliffside road" etched into the sheer rock faces, embody the spirit of devotion and…
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Water crisis threatening world food production – report
Nearly 3 billion people and more than half of the world’s food production are now in areas where total water storage is projected to decline, said the report.
Move over, Gucci! Bangladesh’s old-school gamcha is now the coolest thing in fashion
After a long hiatus, these vibrant checks are now making a major comeback in the Bangladeshi fashion scene, carving out a niche through their undeniable potential to marry…
Kite industry drives local economic development
As a kind of creative cultural product, kites have diversified categories, creating jobs for about 80,000 employees in over 600 kite related enterprises in Weifang.
No hongbao, no problem: Young Chinese opt for simpler, fuss-free weddings
What were once considered obligatory wedding customs are changing in China, with young Chinese turning away from the fuss that forms the traditional celebrations. They are going…
Judo takes Gelephu by storm
Coach Pema Dargay passionately notes, “Despite being a new sport for the kids, our judokas have excelled, bringing home about 25 medals in just two years.” He believes that…
‘My spectrum is quite high’: Alia Bhatt opens up about living with ADHD
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt revealed recently that she’s been diagnosed with ADHD and during an interview with The Lallantop she shared that while her diagnosis, which came as…
Dhaka’s cultural vibrancy restored: Concerts, exhibitions and plays returning slowly
The nation has found its footing and people are coming forward to restore the country to its former vibrancy.
Not a dying business: Singapore’s death trade is thriving as its population ages
Other trends include an increased demand for repatriation services as more Singaporeans die while overseas, as well as a growing interest in having memorial diamonds made from the…
Post-2000 young Chinese redefine work, leisure
Tech-savvy generation takes innovative, independent approach to jobs and life.