How Christianity expansion, cultural transformation in Arunachal Pradesh is a critical security concern
After Dec 2022 Chinese incursion, Tawang has once again become prominent in the current strategic themes, concerns, and challenges. Tawang’s historical association with Buddhism has always made it critical to India-China geopolitical calculus. The birthplace of the Sixth Dalai Lama Tsang Yang Gyatso, Tawang is home to one of the most significant, oldest, and revered […]
How rampant conversion into Christianity and cultural transformation compromising Arunachal’s security
After Dec 2022 Chinese incursion, Tawang has once again become prominent in the current strategic themes, concerns, and challenges. Tawang’s historical association with Buddhism has always made it critical to India-China geopolitical calculus. The birthplace of the Sixth Dalai Lama Tsang Yang Gyatso, Tawang is home to one of the most significant, oldest, and revered […]
Schedule, fixtures and more
Hockey World Cup 2023 knockouts all you need to know. Image: Hockey India After some thrilling group-league fixtures, FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 has now entered the knockout stage. The top teams from each pool have already made their places in the quarter-finals, while the second and third-place sides will need to play a […]
Pancake steamed buns coming to Japanese convenience stores, said to pair well with fried chicken
Family Mart has a way for to combine two of our favorite comfort foods and eat them with our hands. After stepping inside a Japanese convenience store, what’s the first place you should check out? Some might say the bread aisle, while others are drawn to the sweets section. But during the winter months, you […]
Google cuts 12,000 jobs as tech woes bite again
GOOGLE’S parent company Alphabet announced on Friday it will cut about 12,000 jobs globally, citing a changing economic reality as it became the latest US tech giant to enact large-scale restructuring. The layoffs come a day after Microsoft said it would reduce staff numbers by 10,000 in the coming months, following similar cuts by Facebook […]
More public universities in the US block TikTok
WASHINGTON – Temoc, the curiously muscular mascot of the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), is cavorting on his TikTok page – dancing, posing and drawing attention to the college’s trends and events. But the playful online days of the blue-skinned, orange-maned anthropomorphic comet may be numbered after UT Dallas on Tuesday became one […]
Supreme Court rules in favor of illegally dismissed Lazada riders
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled in favor of five riders who alleged that their employer Lazada illegally dismissed them in 2017. In a decision promulgated on September 21, 2022, but released to the media on Friday, January 20, the SC challenged the rulings of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and […]
‘The Boss’ and Gigi Reyes
This story was first published on October 1, 2013. We are republishing it due to renewed public interest after the Supreme Court ordered on January 19, 2023, the release of Gigi Reyes from detention after nine years. *** MANILA, Philippines – It’s perhaps the unlikeliest of relationships. She was a student activist in her college […]
Indians studying in Ireland at all-time high. ‘Want more undergrads to come’, says envoy Ward
New Delhi: Irish Ambassador Brendan Ward has said that more undergraduates from India should come to Ireland to pursue their higher studies. In an interview with ThePrint, he said: “So far, the majority of students coming in are at the Master’s and PhD level. But in recent years we have seen a small increase in […]
REVIEW: New Bamboo Blessings Booth Debuts at Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023
New to the Lunar New Year Festival, held at Disney California Adventure, is Bamboo Blessings. This food booth offers a large variety of beers, including two different flights, along with a savoy dish and a sweet snack. Menu for Bamboo Blessings in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 Food: Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog […]
WRAPUP 3-China plays down COVID outbreak with holiday rush at full tilt
People across China crowded into trains and buses for one of its busiest days of travel in years on Friday, feeding fears of new surges in a raging COVID-19 outbreak that officials say has hit its peak. In comments reported by state media late Thursday, Vice Premier Sun Chunlan said the virus was at a […]
Brides buy half of all gold jewellery sold in India says World Gold Council report
Jewellery for brides is chunkier and most pieces constitute 30-250 gm weightage, says a World Gold Council report. Rupee gold price has almost doubled since 2012, but it has had little effect on sales. Bridal segment is mostly made of 22-carat gold, and dominated by traditional pieces like necklaces or chokers, haars (long chains) jewellery […]
As Hong Kong scraps mandatory isolation for Covid patients, businesses want more done to revive tourism
Photo for representation. AP New Delhi: Hong Kong businesses have welcomed the move to scrap mandatory isolation for Covid patients but want more done to revive tourism. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the business community has welcomed the end of mandatory isolation for Covid-19 patients as a key step for […]
FACT CHECK: US military ship photo not taken in Palawan
Claim: A video shows a United States military ship patrolling the West Philippine Sea and Palawan. The video alleged that the ship was sent by the United States to guard the area against China. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim has over 125,148 views, as of writing. Video from […]
The world’s most powerful city destination is…
The previous year saw the revival of the tourism sector after the pandemic lull. As such, destinations were flooded, airlines booked, and the hospitality industry overwhelmed. Analysing this data from the year 2022 to see where the travellers were spending the most money, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a nonprofit travel industry body […]
EU warns TikTok to comply with new strict digital rules, worried how easy it is to access dangerous content
TikTok has been trying desperately to pacify the EU that they are taking privacy seriously and will work closely with officials to safeguard users. TikTok risks getting banned in the EU as well as the US. Image Credit: AFP European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton spoke via video chat with Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok […]
Jacinda Ardern’s resignation as New Zealand PM puts the spotlight on burnout: How severe can it be?
“I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It’s that simple.” With these words, 42-year-old Jacinda Ardern announced her decision to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister after serving for almost six years in the office. The leader, who made […]
Bringing the heat: Day 5 at Davos
Greetings, Davos delegates and WEF watchers, Here we are, at the end of yet another annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. We’ll skip the fondue and skiing today to put together our parting thoughts about the purpose of Davos. You’ll receive that analysis, and future editions of the Quartz Weekend Brief, if you become […]
Lessons from Japan for China’s population crisis
Japan, which has had a declining population since 2008, offers a potential snapshot of China’s future. Japan has been battling economic and political stagnation since its asset price bubble burst in the early 1990s. With almost 30 per cent of Japanese aged over 65, the country’s public pension system and rural infrastructure is under huge […]
New Zealand’s Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was praised around the world for her handling of the nation’s worst mass shooting and the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, said Thursday she was leaving office. Ardern was facing mounting political pressures at home and a level of vitriol from some […]
New Zealand’s Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was praised around the world for her handling of the nation’s worst mass shooting and the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, said Thursday she was leaving office. Ardern was facing mounting political pressures at home and a level of vitriol from some that hadn’t been […]
Twitter Blue is now available on Android at the same price as iOS
A day after launching an annual subscription for Twitter Blue, the social media company has extended the paid plan to users on Android. Individuals will have to pay $11 per month if they buy the Twitter Blue plan through Android. The pricing, same as that on iOS, is higher than the $8 offering for those […]
At Lunar New Year, desserts can be customary or ‘cute-ified’
Every Lunar New Year without fail, Kat Lieu’s mother would make her steamed nian gao, which is a sweet rice — or mochi — cake. It was a tasty tradition of having dessert for breakfast. The Seattle-based author of the “Modern Asian Baking at Home” cookbook and founder of the Subtle Asian Baking online group […]
At Lunar New Year, desserts can be customary or ‘cute-ified’
Every Lunar New Year without fail, Kat Lieu’s mother would make her steamed nian gao, which is a sweet rice — or mochi — cake. It was a tasty tradition of having dessert for breakfast. The Seattle-based author of the “Modern Asian Baking at Home” cookbook and founder of the Subtle Asian Baking online group […]
PM Sharif’s remark shows Pakistan still obsessed with India. Fortunately, we aren’t anymore
The language was unusual. Speaking to an Arab news channel, Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said, “Pakistan has learnt its lesson. We had three wars with India and the consequences of those wars were more miseries, more unemployment and poverty. Millions were demoted from their level of satisfaction to a low level of […]
China announces lunar new year censorship crackdown to silence Covid ‘rumours’
China announces lunar new year censorship crackdown to silence Covid ‘rumours’ Plan to target ‘gloomy sentiments’ across festival period comes as independent health forecasters estimate over 600,000 deaths from Covid Chinese cyber authorities have announced an internet censorship crackdown to ensure there are no “gloomy sentiments” caused by pandemic “rumours” during the lunar new year […]
Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases
Shoppers look at flower bouquets at a Lunar New Year flower market in the Causeway Bay district in Hong Kong, on Wednesday. AP Hong Kong: Hong Kong will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 from 30 January as part of its strategy to return the southern Chinese city to normalcy, the […]
New Zealand’s Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was praised around the world for her handling of the nation’s worst mass shooting and the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, said Thursday she was leaving office. Ardern was facing mounting political pressures at home and a level of vitriol from some […]