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Hindu devotional clubbing sways India's youth
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» NEW DELHI — In India's capital, Hindu "bhajan clubbing" is electrifying nightlife, with revellers dancing to traditional devotional songs reimagined through guitars and pounding drumbeats, transforming public venues into spiritual hangouts.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Apple's iOS 27 to prioritise system quality
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 25/11/2025
» Apple Inc is overhauling its operating system with the coming iOS 27 update, shifting its focus from flashy new features to deep-level system restoration and stability in a move reminiscent of the acclaimed Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard update, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Irish rappers deny Hezbollah support after terror charge
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» BELFAST - The Irish rappers Kneecap on Thursday denied supporting a proscribed group and vowed to defend themselves after a singer was charged with a “terror” offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert.
European Parliament votes on curbs for ChatGPT and other AI
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) lawmakers hold a crucial vote Thursday towards setting restrictions on how AI such as ChatGPT can be used in the EU.
German anti-war epic 'All Quiet on Western Front' claims Oscars glory
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» BERLIN: A wrenching German adaptation of the classic war novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" clinched the Academy Award for best international feature on Sunday with its timely anti-militarist message.
Amazon tribe go behind the camera in Nat Geo film 'The Territory'
AFP, Published on 17/08/2022
» LOS ANGELES - When Covid-19 reached Brazil's Amazon, and an indigenous tribe sealed off its borders, director Alex Pritz found an innovative way to finish his documentary -- he handed the cameras over to the Uru-eu-wau-wau themselves.
Twitter challenges Indian orders to block content: reports
AFP, Published on 06/07/2022
» NEW DELHI: Twitter is challenging the Indian government's orders to block content on its social media site in court, local media reported Wednesday citing legal documents.
Calls made for Bob Marley to be named Jamaican hero
Life, Reuters, Published on 06/06/2022
» A Jamaican legislator is asking the country's parliament to name reggae legend Bob Marley a national hero, an effort that comes amid rising nationalism in English-speaking Caribbean countries that are distancing themselves from their colonial past.
Singapore bans hit Kashmir film over portrayal of Muslims
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» Singapore has banned a controversial Indian film over its "provocative and one-sided portrayal" of Muslims in Kashmir that officials fear could provoke religious and ethnic tensions in the city-state.