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The way of unity
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/04/2024
» In Tamil Nadu, India's southernmost state, communities are stricken with poverty. Impoverished families thus pay very little attention to education for their children because it means unaffordable school fees which put more financial burden on their already destitute life.
The dictionaries have a word for it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/11/2023
» It's that much-anticipated time when dictionary publishers come out with their "words of the year". In recent times such words have become increasingly depressing. You may recall last year Collins Dictionary went for "permacrisis" which has turned out to be uncomfortably accurate in light of world events over the ensuing 12 months.
Bigmouth strikes Bangkok
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2023
» Shoplifters of the world unite and take the MRT, as Morrissey almost sang, because the English singer is making his debut on Thai soil. His 2016 concert was cancelled during a period of national mourning, but this time around downtown fans will be pleased to avoid the schlep to Moonstar or Impact, as Morrissey is playing the MRT-adjacent Samyan Mitrtown Hall on Nov 18.
France goes (a bit) veggie for Olympics
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» PARIS - With France slowly weaning itself off its traditional obsession with meat, the top chefs in charge of feeding the sporting masses at the 2024 Olympic Games are emphasising a more vegetarian approach.
Meat eating hits new low in Germany
AFP, Published on 28/06/2023
» BERLIN: Florian Busmann used to enjoy sausages and steak on the barbecue in summer, but these days he prefers meat substitutes and grilled vegetables like aubergines and peppers.
Beyond sushi: Japan expands veggie options to tempt tourists
AFP, Published on 07/06/2023
» TOKYO - Even on a weekday, there's a queue at Tokyo's vegan Izakaya Masaka, including many tourists eager to try meat-free versions of Japanese classics like fried chicken and juicy dumplings.
Prawit's watch saga
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/04/2023
» Re: "Time to end watch saga", (Editorial, April 25) & "'Delays' in Prawit wristwatch probe", (BP, April 23).
Expose the culprits
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/04/2023
» Re: "App won't end pollution", (Editorial, April 18).
8-year-old Indian heiress becomes a nun
Published on 18/01/2023
» AHMEDABAD, India: An eight-year-old girl who stood to inherit a multi-million-dollar diamond fortune has instead been inducted as a nun in a strict religious order after renouncing worldly pleasures.