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Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» KABUL — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign.
Building the future
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2025
» 'Usually, when it comes to the topic of peace in the southernmost provinces, most people think of violence and bombs," said Hazwan, 21, as we sat together at the PEACEtival, which was a festival of peace told through art, fashion design, music, creative writing and dialogue by local youth. The event was held at the end of April at Yala Rajabhat University in Yala province.
Roberta Flack, American singer and Grammy winner, dies
Reuters, Published on 25/02/2025
» NEW YORK — Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced Grammy-winning singer whose sultry ballads "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" topped the charts in the 1970s, died on Monday at the age of 88, her publicist said.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/11/2024
» Quincy Jones, the legendary record producer, composer, and arranger whose transformative influence on American music spanned more than seven decades, has passed away at 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones died peacefully at his Bel Air home due to complications from pneumonia.
Flying towards a greener future
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/11/2023
» Being sustainable is difficult and more-so for an airline. Though it hasn’t stopped Bangkok Airways, an airline that is striving to becoming carbon-neutral.
Bridging divisions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/08/2023
» Korakot Sangnoy is a Buddhist artist who lives in Pattani, one of the three southernmost border provinces. However, since the majority of the community there is of the Islamic faith, he has embraced diversity and seeks to understand differences.
The sport of trash collecting
Life, Thannachanok Sriuaipornchai, Published on 31/07/2023
» One morning while jogging, Kenichi Mamitsuka noticed trash littering the streets. Thus, he got the idea that every piece of waste we collect is another step towards solving garbage pollution. As a result, he came up with a way to combine his favourite sport with trash collection.
Singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» NEW YORK: Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died on Friday in New York. He was 96.
Creating change through music
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2023
» Noom* auditioned for many singing groups, but he was always rejected since he did not have a degree in singing. Meanwhile, at a tender age, Ton* experienced an embarrassing moment while singing onstage as his trousers were unzipped and the audience laughed at him. Since then, he has given up singing in public.
Pioneering performer and activist Harry Belafonte dies at 96
Published on 25/04/2023
» NEW YORK: Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting out “Day O!” in his 1950s hit song before turning to political activism, has died at the age of 96.