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Vietnam Farmers Struggle For Fresh Water As Drought Brings Salinisation

Every day, farmer Nguyen Hoai Thuong prays in vain for rain to fall on the cracked dry earth of her garden in Vietnam's Mekong Delta -- the country's "rice bowl" agricultural heartland.

International Business Times

Home of the dead being transformed into a park for the living in Gaya

Transformed graveyard in Gaya district into a well-maintained park attracts hundreds for morning walks regardless of religious background.

The Hindu

Phuket governor condemns New Zealand brothers

The Phuket governor condemned the New Zealand brothers who attacked a traffic policeman and stole his gun on Saturday, saying their serious violation of Thai law is completely unacceptable.

Bangkok Post

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After success of BTS and Parasite, South Korea woos digital nomads

Critics say the criteria for new digital nomad visa are too stringent to attract remote workers in large numbers.

Al Jazeera

Shoonya Festival: Be a part of this healing and conscious living festival in the mountains

Shoonya Festival in Tehri, Uttarakhand offers a unique experience of self-reflection and transformation through mindful ceremonies and workshops.

The Hindu

Where names carry numbers

In the Lisu dialect, Ayu means ‘seventh, while Agey means ‘eighth. Apart from the sequence of their birth, their names reveal that they have at least six male siblings, with the eldest named Apu, followed by Adu, Akhi, Achi, Ati, and Apshi.

The Hindu

Tirunelveli Reader’s Mail

Addressing various issues in Tirunelveli, from traffic congestion to crop damage, urging authorities to take necessary action.

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Odisha police trace illegal poppy farms deep within Similipal Tiger Reserve

Natural barriers have failed to deter narcotics traffickers from initiating poppy cultivation.

The Hindu

Second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam flagged off

The second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad - Visakhapatnam was flagged off on March 12, 2024.

The Hindu

Beach reclaimed from private firm in Phuket

The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says it is working with other agencies to reclaim land encroached on by a private company on Nui beach in Phuket.

Bangkok Post

No crops, no brides: how rising seas are killing India’s coastal villages

As the sea inundates Odisha’s coastline, livelihoods have withered with the harvest and weddings are a rarity as young women refuse to move to areas where they see no future

The Guardian - UK

Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies

The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation.

Al Jazeera

Kyoto Seeks To Guard Geishas From Tourist 'Paparazzi'

Kyoto is cracking down after locals complained that Instagram-obsessed tourist "paparazzi" are harassing the Japanese city's famous, immaculately dressed geisha.

International Business Times

Ancient find reveals new evidence of Malaysia’s multicultural past

Archaeologists in northwest Malaysia find new evidence of the region’s role as a thriving multicultural trading hub.

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Lanka’s tourism surge a clarion call for Kerala

Rise of Colombo from the ashes serves as a clarion call for Kerala

The Hindu

Hundreds turn up to save trees in Uttarakhand

SaveJageshwar movement protests tree cutting for road widening project in Uttarakhand, aiming to protect sacred Himalayan cedar trees.

The Hindu

Congress compromised border security: PM Modi in Arunachal Pradesh

PM Modi in northeast: The Prime Minsiter unveiled projects worth ₹55,600 crore in the Northeast, including the strategic Sela tunnel which will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Hindu

What is stopping PM Modi from visiting ‘disturbed’ parts of Northeast? asks Congress

Congress criticizes PM Modi for not visiting Manipur amid Northeast unrest, questioning his response to Chinese aggression and regional violence.

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Mahashivratri celebrated with fervour in Mysuru

Mahashivratri celebrations at major Lord Shiva temples in Mysuru region draw devotees with traditional fervor and devotion.

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Eastern and Western flavours meet at Jiak Kim House in Singapore

Jiak Kim House, led by Chef Seow Tzi Qin, pays a heartfelt tribute to Singapore's vibrant history through traditional and contemporary dishes

The Guardian - AU

Kyoto bans tourists from parts of geisha district amid reports of bad behaviour

Gion residents asked city council to crack down after rise in tourist numbers leads to increased harassment of traditional entertainers

International Business Times

Exiled Tibetans Guard Heritage From 'Cultural Genocide'

From teaching centuries-old crafts to cataloguing their language, exiled Tibetans guard the cultural identity of a homeland most have neither seen nor dare visit, and where they say Beijing is eradicating their heritage.

The Hindu

Women in command at Assam tea estate management

It took 181 years for the tea industry in Assam to appoint a woman as the manager of a tea estate.

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How to watch Kung Fu Panda 4

Jack Black returns as Po in the martial arts animated comedy Kung Fu Panda 4. Find out right here where and when you can watch the movie.

The Hindu

Virtual launch of Chamundi Hill development works under PRASHAD scheme by PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi launches tourism projects in Mysuru under Central government schemes, focusing on green tourism and infrastructure development.

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