Russian disciples immerse themselves in Shaolin
Shaolin Temple, a cradle of Chinese culture renowned for its martial arts and Buddhist traditions, is hosting 101 Russian disciples for a two-week immersion program.
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Passing down family restaurants: The Passage Thru India story
In Kuala Lumpur, Passage Thru India has a long-standing history as one of the bastions of Indian food in the city. The restaurant is also recognised for its artwork and creative…
A harvest fit for a king
Mango picking is a conventional affair at old-school orchards; workers scale trees, pluck the unripe fruit and throw it to their colleagues on the ground.
Cherishing the human-canine bond
Hamggehagae is a club of dog shelter volunteers who have come together to care for abandoned dogs. Some are dog owners, some have no experience with dogs.
Malaysian couple turns degraded land into thriving food forest with over 286 plant species
Over the years, the food forest has provided a bounty of ulams, vegetables and fruits for this family of eight. Twenty free-range chickens roam the land, contributing 10-20 eggs…
Kathmandu’s queer ‘oasis’
Founded by Bishwaraj Adhikari, a human rights defender, the Inclusive Galaxy Restaurant, proves the power of safe spaces. It’s a place where the community can unite, free from…
Healing through K-food: Brit shares recovery from eating disorder through immersion in new food culture
Lewis Hooper, who turned 30 this year, exudes youthful energy, but for much of his 20s, he was dangerously thin. As a result of his struggle with eating disorders, he weighed just…
Lives of rural trans women in Madhesh
When one looked at the shots, they couldn’t take their eyes off them, for these photos captured the everyday lives of rural trans women—a group often forgotten and overlooked…
Singapore man, 70, has a kidney that is nearing 100 years old
Mr Kong Fook Seng's kidney is 98 years old and counting. It used to belong to his late father Kong Wing Hing. Mr Kong was diagnosed in 1975 with chronic glomerulonephritis, his…
‘It’s cooler outside’: Migrant workers sleep, drink on roads near dorms sparking motorists’ concerns
There are also workers who are housed in factory-converted dormitories. While there are no laws banning drinking in the dorms, some providers do not allow the sale or consumption…