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Snacks, screens and struggles
Life, Published on 04/10/2025
» At 11 years old, Warin* a 5th-grader from Bangkok, weighs 74kg and stands 153cm tall. Like many children struggling with obesity, her daily life is marked by fatigue, joint pain and the constant sense of being different from her peers.
Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» NAGASAKI (JAPAN) - Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment of horror.
Christian Louboutin unveils new collection
Life, Published on 30/05/2025
» Christian Louboutin introduces its autumn/winter 2025 collection -- a vibrant blend of fresh designs and reimagined icons -- highlighted by a special collaboration with artist and surfer Otis Carey. Inspired by Carey's indigenous heritage and love for nature, the partnership brings bold colours and dynamic storytelling to the season. The collection offers standout selections across both women's and men's lines, reinterpreting signature styles with refined craftsmanship and luxurious detailing. Highlights include the Miss Z, Viva Condora and College, alongside the Astroloubi sneakers and Louis slip-ons. Completing the collection are statement handbags -- the Baggy, Makimay Chain Pouch and Funky -- showcasing exquisite leather artistry, striking silhouettes and practical elegance.
Leo XIV, new pope and 'humble servant of God', visits Francis's tomb
AFP, Published on 11/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and hours after vowing to humbly follow in his predecessor's footsteps.
A gift and a prayer
Postbag, Published on 26/04/2025
» Re: "Huge crowds expected as Pope Francis lies in state", (World, April 25).
Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass
AFP, Published on 20/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is expected to delight Catholics all over the world during Easter celebrations at the Vatican on Sunday, just weeks after he was fighting for his life in hospital while suffering from pneumonia.
How India's past helped shape 3 US political leaders
Oped, Published on 17/10/2024
» On Aug 15, 1947, my father, George Mayer, celebrated India's freedom from 300 years of British colonial rule by flying kites with his friends off Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
Former Merkel rival aims to become chancellor
News, Published on 24/09/2024
» Squeezed out of top-level politics by his arch-party rival Angela Merkel more than two decades ago, Friedrich Merz is on course to land his first-ever government job as Germany's next chancellor. The conservative Christian Democrat Party (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, which together are topping nationwide polls, last Tuesday agreed to nominate Mr Merz, 68, as candidate for chancellor in next year's federal election.
Irony takes centre stage at Olympics
Oped, Published on 08/08/2024
» Two big cultural events this summer, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, both offer dazzling spectacles saturated by irony. But that is about all they have in common, and by analysing their differences, we can better appreciate the profoundly ambiguous nature of irony today.
BU x Berkeley SkyDeck Hackathon: Inspiring Innovation
Published on 10/06/2024
» The Hackathon contestants comprised teams of 2 – 4 undergraduate or graduate students. Participants had to develop and pitch their business projects in English. The competition included a preliminary round where teams submitted provisional business projects online via a 5-minute video clip. The final round was a 2-day hackathon at Bangkok University, where teams refined and pitched their complete business projects, covering pain points, business solutions, business plans, and financials.