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Austria's newest citizens reclaim birthright stolen by the Nazis
AFP, Published on 03/05/2021
» VIENNA - Even if they rarely speak German and some have never set foot on Austrian soil, nearly 76 years after the Holocaust, descendants of those forced out of Austria by the Nazis are reclaiming the nationality stolen from their ancestors.
'Penguin' dares to dream of better things
Oped, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/05/2021
» I have met political activist Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak twice in my career as a journalist. The first was five years ago when Parit was a precocious high school student at Triam Udom Suksa, a well-known high school in Bangkok. At that time, he had launched a campaign against the Thai education system that teaches students to be submissive.
The evolution of khon
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 22/04/2021
» Choreographer Jitti Chompee's ongoing khon project, which includes Melancholy Of Demon, a dance performance that I reviewed earlier this month, is supported by the Ministry of Culture and departments and offices under its umbrella. This is a surprising level of governmental support granted to a contemporary dance artist who wants to do not-so-genteel things with khon and the character of Tossakan. I still remember how in 2006 the Ministry of Culture reportedly forced Somtow Sucharitkul to change the scene in his opera Ayodhya that depicted the death of Tossakan (Ravan in the opera version) onstage, a practice that is considered a bad omen in Thailand.
Former US vice president Mondale dies
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» WASHINGTON: Former US Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who famously told voters to expect a tax increase should he win the presidency, died Monday, US media reported. He was 93 years old.
'Nomadland' director Zhao not ready to make China childhood film
AFP, Published on 07/04/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Chloe Zhao's US road movie "Nomadland" has stoked controversy in China, but it will be "another few years" before the Beijing-born director will dare tackle her childhood roots on screen, she told the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Tuesday.
Paris' new normal is less grouchy than you’d expect
Oped, Published on 03/04/2021
» What is the new normal here in Paris? The answer is one that’s less grouchy than you might expect. Mais ça commence à bien faire — it’s getting a little much.
Exhibition provides voice to voiceless
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/04/2021
» When she looks in the mirror, she doesn't like her reflection at all because it isn't who she is. She doesn't understand why she is supposed to play with dolls, have her hair cut to ear level and wear pleated skirts to school. Her parents and teachers instruct her to behave well because politeness and modesty are the yardstick of female decency.
Jay Jiang Yu on Supporting Youth through Sports and Education with his Non-profit LunarNYC
Published on 24/03/2021
» Hard work, persistence, and passion are musts to be a successful entrepreneur. Some business founders come from fairly solid backgrounds, while others are not so fortunate.
Laughter a tonic for success
News, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/03/2021
» Despite a drastic decline in print media consumption, 31-year-old executive Pimpicha Utsahajit has managed to enlarge the Kai Hua Ror cartoon universe from paper to various online platforms. This has provided a great opportunity to expand the reader base during the digital era.
Africa banks on billionaire Motsepe to cure 'sick' CAF
AFP, Published on 11/03/2021
» JOHANNESBURG - South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe is set to become the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president in Rabat Friday, and face the greatest challenge of a career littered with business successes.