Rescued cows inspire South Korean village’s vegan move to draw younger residents
The “Flower Cows”, as they are affectionately called, were discovered at an unlicensed farm in Incheon in 2021, and they were facing certain death unless they could be…
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Rediscovering bioscope in the bustling heart of Dhaka
I often pass by the lakeside roads of Dhanmondi and spot Hiru in different locations with his iconic red-covered bioscope box -- a quaint, hand-cranked film projector closely tied…
From Sultanate to Mughal: The architectural legacy of Bengal
The existing ruins from Paharpur and Mainamati speak of a rich architectural heritage from pre-Sultanate times. These viharas for resident Buddhist monks corresponding to present…
‘Animals don’t judge you’: Caring for animals draws reclusive Singaporean youth out of their homes
By interacting with the horses and caring for them, the youth learn responsibility and empathy, as well as how to build trust, confidence and communication skills, said Equal’s…
Repairing toys seemed like a simple task. It turned out to be deeply emotional
Now in her 60s, Kim herself never experienced such attachment to a toy in her own childhood, and at the beginning of the toy repair business, she had no idea what kind of emotions…
As Johor’s youth look to S’pore for higher pay, state govt hopes SEZ will stem brain drain
Higher wages in Malaysia’s southernmost state have been flagged by Johor officials as a key tool for it to attract and retain talent, and tackle the brain drain into…
Vietnamese engineer’s compassion leads to new low-cost invention against mountain cold
Local residents often take water directly from the cold natural streams, and the lack of sunlight in the winter means solar power systems cannot function properly.
What’s in a name? How Koreans faked their way to Kim, Lee and Park
For those who might wonder if Koreans today care about the authenticity of their genealogy, the answer is: not so much. With so many people sharing the same family names,…
A decade of delicious Deepavali tradition
For more than a decade, three friends – P. Hemalatha, Lim Bee Ling and Norzalina Nordin – have been making muruku together for Deepavali and this year is no exception.
How round chilli has changed farmers’ lives in Palpa
Besides Magar and Karki, nearly 1,500 farmers from Ribdikot rural municipality-8 are making an income from the crop. Ribdikot, once known for ginger production, now sees a future…