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  2. Posts tagged: Spotlight (Page 8)

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The revival of Nepali Dhaka

If there’s one fabric that can be associated with Nepal’s fashion identity, it is Dhaka. It has long symbolised Nepal’s craftsmanship and national pride. Historically…

  • Published: February 19, 202511:04 am
  • Author Aarya Chand
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Tokyo button store’s retro billboard architecture attracts customers

A distinctive building constructed in 1928 stands on the Yanagihara-dori street along the Kanda River, a few minutes’ walk south from JR Akihabara Station in Tokyo.

  • Published: February 18, 20252:23 pm
  • Author Natsuki Tachino
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Vietnam’s wildlife rescue centres: a lifeline for trafficked animals

Timely and continuous care is essential to their survival, making rescue work a demanding, round-the-clock job.

  • Published: February 18, 20252:01 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Sea sentinels: Meet the marine mammals that call Southeast Asia’s waters home

Marine mammals have been sighted across South-east Asia, one of the world’s marine biodiversity hot spots with more than 3,000 species of fish and 600 types of corals.

  • Published: February 17, 20251:34 pm
  • Author Zachary Lim
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Tangail handloom weavers earn only US$1.65 daily! Will the industry survive?

Tangail’s handloom weaving industry faces collapse due to rising costs, competition from cheaper power loom sarees, and declining demand. Without financial aid, innovation, and…

  • Published: February 17, 20251:00 pm
  • Author Ayman Anika
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Valentine’s and Falgun shifts Dhaka’s flower markets into overdrive before the city wakes

Dhaka’s flower markets buzz with activity during February, especially for Valentine’s Day and Pahela Falgun. Roses, marigolds, and chrysanthemums dominate, reflecting both…

  • Published: February 14, 20251:18 pm
  • Author Jawwad Sami Neogi
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Love on repeat: Why the 14th of every month is special day for lovers in Korea

In South Korea, Valentine's Day is just one of many romantic occasions dispersed throughout the year -- it’s part of a yearlong symphony of love-laced milestones.

  • Published: February 14, 20251:00 pm
  • Author The Korea Herald
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Buying time for Malaysia’s dying tapir

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the animal is increasingly threatened due to the loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitats caused by the construction of highways and roads through…

  • Published: February 13, 202511:44 am
  • Author Junaid Ibrahim
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The Ranjana Script: A timeless Nepali cultural treasure

This script features characters embellished with intricate curves and loops, bestowing a distinctive artistic flair upon the language it denotes. Ranjana script is celebrated for…

  • Published: February 13, 202511:43 am
  • Author Timila Maharjan
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Superhero team marks 25 years of promoting island in Japan’s Kagoshima

The three-member team Rito Shentai (Island Soldiers) Tanegashiman was formed in 1999 to promote Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. They have made over 300 appearances on…

  • Published: February 12, 202510:58 am
  • Author Ko Yokomine

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