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September 4, 2024 3:40 PM

Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses

Plastic bottle caps, food packaging, single-use utensils and scrapped toys are just some of the throw-away items that have been given a new life at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei. Customers get hands-on experience in the recycling process, taking p...

September 3, 2024 4:50 PM

Nominations open for Padma Awards 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 are now open. The awards, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, recognize exceptional achievements and distinguished service across various fields. The...

September 3, 2024 3:56 PM

Climate change puts South Korea’s beloved cabbage dish at risk

South Korea's famous kimchi is falling victim to climate change, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage that is pickled to make the ubiquitous dish is suffering due to rising temperatures. Napa...

September 2, 2024 1:26 PM

Apple set for music, TV streaming fight in India after Airtel deal

Apple's partnership with India's second-biggest telecoms firm will give the iPhone maker a sorely needed boost in a content market where it lags far behind the likes of Spotify and Walt Disney. The U.S. technology giant, working to boost revenue glo...

September 1, 2024 12:44 PM

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

Rapper Fatman Scoop, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, has passed away at the age of 53. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Freeman collapsed onstage during a performance at Town Center Park in Hamden, Connecticut, this past Friday. His family...

August 30, 2024 3:14 PM

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Swiss city of Basel, public broadcaster SRG said on Friday. Basel beat competition from Geneva to host the event in May 2025, which Switzerland will host after singer Nemo won this year's compe...

August 30, 2024 3:10 PM

Indonesia to reform tourism on tropical island Bali

Indonesia will conduct an audit to reform tourism on the tropical island of Bali to improve tourism quality and preserve local culture and jobs, a senior minister said on Friday. About 200,000 foreigners currently live in Bali and have created probl...

 

Last updated on: 17th May 2025