Visit Meiji Shrine on New Year’s Day, shop for “lucky bags,” and have lunch in Omotesando – grape Japan

As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray for happiness, health, and prosperity. There are... Read more »

Chief Justice names law graduate who wanted to remain anonymous after plagiarism in exams

SINGAPORE: A law graduate who sought anonymity after being denied admission to the Bar for failing to disclose past plagiarism incidents has been named by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon. The Chief Justice... Read more »

Heavy rain lashes parts of capital city, IMD predicts ‘thunderstorm with rain’ today, over 100 flights delayed

Waterlogging was witnessed in Mathura Road following light rain, as well as Bharat Mandapam’s Gate no. 7 was waterlogged after precipitation in the early hours of Saturday. Heavy rainfall lashed several parts... Read more »

The horrors of Nagasaki, in first person

Hours after the U.S. dropped the world’s most powerful bomb over Nagasaki on Thursday, Aug. 9, 1945, a 17-year-old boy pulled a pencil and a dusty pocket diary from his baggy work... Read more »

PM Wong in 2025 National Day message

PM Wong says S’pore must embrace new technologies like AI & robotics in 2025 National Day message Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on Singaporeans to stay ahead of the competition by... Read more »

How US tariff threat is pushing India East

After five rounds of talks, what was expected to be a quick trade deal has stalled. The disputes are foundational, centering on U.S. demands for greater access to India’s large farm and... Read more »

6 Realities No One Warns You About

Giving birth is never just medical — it’s cultural, too. If you’re pregnant in Japan, you’ll quickly discover that labor, delivery and recovery blend long-held cultural norms with modern clinical care in... Read more »

Authorities respond to truck accident in Thailand mountains, discover skeletal remains in charred sedan

Truck accident leads to discovery of burnt sedan with skeletal remains inside What began as a routine rescue operation for a truck accident in Thailand’s Phitsanulok province turned into a chilling discovery... Read more »

RJD’s BIG Bihar Poll Pitch: How Tejashwi Yadav Aims To Win Assembly Election With Youth-Poor-Women Plank | India News

The political dynamics of Bihar have always intrigued the experts, with results often turning out to be a surprise. Once again, the fight is between the Mahagathbandhan led by Rashtriya Janata Dal... Read more »

Yakatabune in Tokyo | Metropolis Japan

shinnji / Shutterstock.com It’s officially summer. In Japan, this means the inevitable rainy season, followed by months of pit stains and people constantly remarking how hot it is. But another more welcoming... Read more »