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The Mexican parallel
Life, Published on 12/06/2012
» WHICH TABLE might they have sat at to plot the revolution? Considering its unassuming old-fashioned ambience, few may realise that Cafe La Habana in central Mexico City has played a pivotal part in shaping the history of Cuba. Legend has it that in the mid-50s, then fugitive Fidel Castro frequented the eatery where he met like-minded peers, the likes of Ernesto ''Che'' Guevara who was also in search of a cause to fight (and die) for. The following year, they would board the Granma and set sail for Castro's homeland where began one of the most bloody, colourful, epic battles that would change the geo-political landscape of Latin America, indeed of the rest of the world.
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Thai buddhism in the next decade
Life, Phra Paisal Visalo, Published on 07/02/2012
» Ten years ago, some observers were voicing doubts about whether the increasing popularity of meditation retreats among the middle class would just be a passing fad. What we are witnessing today has shown that the meditation retreats are still growing and steadily expanding into all sectors of the middle class.
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41st anniversary of independence and national day of Bangladesh
Published on 26/03/2012
» This is one of our special publications, which you can view PDF format.
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Do not pass
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2012
» The recent fight between BTS security guards and an Irish man over his daughter's balloons at Phrom Phong station produced one good thing. It's now etched in people's minds (probably for the first time) that innocent balloons are forbidden within the Skytrain system because they are inflammable and, therefore, considered a threat to passenger safety. There goes our plan to suck in helium and talk funny to pass time on the train.
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The ride of your life
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/02/2012
» Bicycles have undoubtedly become the city's latest fashion. If you decide to be in on the trend, make sure you make the right choice when buying one.
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Thai Ceramic Awards 2011
Life, Published on 16/01/2012
» A chance to witness the extraordinary world of ceramics!
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Lotus pondering leads to life change
Life, Karnjariya Sukrung, Published on 24/01/2012
» In the Youth Justice Centre, 17-year-old Somsak Chuchuy-kham sat idly by a small lotus pond; the images of the lotus conjured words of the Buddha on the four types of people in his mind.
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