Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Image Credit: Yobab Japan does not officially recognize dual citizenship for adults. According to Japanese law, citizens who hold more than one nationality are required to choose one before turning 22 (or... Read more »

‘Now it’s about personal happiness’: popular Granny Wang dating show belies China’s falling marriage rates | China

The crowd is sweltering under a red and gold awning, but Granny Wang has them rapt. Packed into the space in front of the 62-year-old’s small stage, and spilling out on to... Read more »

Ong Beng Seng gets S$30,000 fine, no jail term in case involving ex-minister Iswaran

[SINGAPORE] Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was spared jail time on Friday (Aug 15) as the court showed judicial mercy; he was instead fined S$30,000 for dealings with former transport minister S... Read more »

New NCERT modules blame Congress for partition horrors, say leaders ‘underestimated Jinnah’; party spokesperson says ‘Idea was first propagated by…’

“The Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan were by no means inevitable,” the module states. Instead, they argue, three actors shaped the division: “Jinnah, who demanded it; the Congress, which... Read more »

Katsu Kaishu: The Man Who Saved Edo from the Flames

Katsu Kaishu. Ota-ku Katsu Kaishu Memorial Museum. It was at a bend in the path that he first caught a glimpse of the water, a blue sliver that flashed through a gap... Read more »

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle | Tuvalu

Tuvalu’s prime minister Feletei Teo said his country may pull out of the region’s top political meeting next month, after host nation Solomon Islands moved to block all external partners – including... Read more »

Biomechanics study shows how T. rex and other dinosaurs fed on prey

WASHINGTON :Tyrannosaurus subdued prey with raw power, using bone-crushing bite force. But other meat-eating dinosaurs that rivaled T. rex in size used different approaches. Giganotosaurus relied more on slashing and ripping flesh. And... Read more »

PM Modi’s BIG employment scheme, announces Rs 1 lakh crore Viksit Bharat Rozgaar Yojna for youth

The programme, which comes into effect from today, August 15, will provide Rs 15,000 from the Centre to first-time job seekers once they secure employment in the private sector. Prime Minister Narendra... Read more »

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Got athletes foot in Japan? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide. 水虫 (mizumushi) in Japanese refers to the fungal infection commonly known as athlete’s foot. Symptoms like itching, burning, stinging,... Read more »

“Reverse Runology?” Some Émigrés Reconsider Their Escape from China

The struggle for a better life has long pushed many Chinese citizens to escape difficult conditions at home. In the most recent waves of emigration, tens of thousands of Chinese migrants have... Read more »