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Curry: A World of Flavour, Tradition, and Culture

From its humble beginnings in India, the concept of "curry" has evolved into a culinary language understood around the world

The Power Of Asian Red Fruits - Discover 10 Nutrient-Rich Gems Of The East

In the vast tapestry of Nature, Asia has gifted the world an array of unique and vibrant fruits, particularly those in shades of red. These scarlet-hued gems, packed with flavour and nutrients, not only add a burst of colour to your plate but also carry valuable health benefits. From antioxidant-rich goji berries to the exotic dragon fruit, let's explore some of the most popular red fruits from Asia and discover why they should be part of your diet.

Take The Red Pill

From the vermilion torii gates of Japan to the famed rust-hued walls of India's Agra Fort, the burgundy robes of Burmese monks to scarlet chillies drying in the Bangladeshi sun, red is the quintessential colour of Asia.

The Red Panda

Meet the elusive guardian of the Eastern Himalayas

Conservation Yellow in Peril

While the demand for use in traditional Chinese medicine is putting seahorses under pressure, it is damaging non-selective fishing that is driving depletion

Life On The Edge

In the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, in the remote northern Russian Far East, indigenous ethnic groups like the Chukchi and the Yupik live in the most extreme conditions, hunting seals in their traditional kayaks as they have for millennia

The Karakoram Anomaly Decoded

For decades, scientists have believed that glaciers in the Karakoram Range are defying the trend of those across the globe-resisting glacial melt due to human-induced global warming. But as we trek up the Karakoram's second-longest glacier in July, as the United Nations announces the world's hottest ever month on record, does the melting ice beneath our feet suggest the so-called Karakoram Anomaly is slowing? Or is there a ray of hope it will continue to delay the inevitable?

Why so Green?

From the Green Dome of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to the fluorescent greens of flags and political campaigns, Islam has established itself as the world's \"green\" religion

Pilgrimage To Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun is as eclectic as it is fascinating, an exotic blend of ancient and modern. But two destinations in particular offer visitors an authentic taste of this unique nation: Wakayama, its spiritual centre, and Kyoto, its cultural heartland.

10 Awe-Inspiring Reasons To Visit Sri Lanka

From eye-popping temples and tea estates to jaw-dropping national parks and natural wonders, the "teardrop island" has it all

Nepal: In The Shadow Of Giants

Sandwiched between China to the north and India to the south, Nepal receives influences from Asia's two major powers, but this unique land bordered by the greatest mountain range on Earth promises experiences offered nowhere else

People Power in Pink

In 1986, the Yellow Revolution ended the 20-year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, but more than three decades later, the Pink Revolution could not prevent the return of the Marcos dynasty

Barbie's Asian Rivals

With the runaway success of Barbie, which has raked in well over a billion US dollars at the global box office, pink posters and merchandise are everywhere. But in Asia, America's famous doll never quite caught on.

Pink Himalayan Salt

It's probably no better for you than regular salt, and it doesn't actually come from the Himalayas, but pink salt has some history behind it - and it's here to stay

A Drop In The Ocean

With the establishment of locally managed marine areas around just a few of the Mergui Archipelago's 800 islands, the race to safeguard this jewel of the Andaman Sea faces a long uphill battle

Koh Tao: Little Changes, Big Impacts

How two small businesses are putting sustainability first in their efforts to improve lives and preserve the environment

The Marriage Of Art And Alliance A Habit Of Henna

A Hindu bride is a work of art: Her hands and feet are a canvas for the most intricate of henna designs. It is said that the darker the colour of the design, the more love and welcome she will receive from her in-laws so getting it right is an absolute must.

Blessed Bay

LORD GANESHA'S SEND-OFF

A Spiritual Journey: Kumano Odyssey

The only pilgrimage route in Asia designated as a World Heritage site, the trails of the Kumano Kodo have guided pilgrims for over 1,000 years

Casting Light

The Origins of Optics

Gone But Not Forgotten

Remembering the world's onetime longest-reigning monarch

A Great Convergence?

Did the Ancient Greeks help build China's Terracotta Army?

Behind The Myth Of Shangri-La

Shangri-La – the earthly paradise that has captured the imaginations of explorers and scholars alike around the globe – is a fictional utopia described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon.

Why Asia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites Should Be At The Top Of Your Travel Bucket List

From natural wonders and splendid architecture to historical cities and spiritual centres, Asia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites should be at the top of your travel bucket list

Islam A Tumultuous History

The world's fastest-growing religion spread across the globe through conquest and trade.

Fight For A Sustainable World

Science and religion are often thought of as being at odds. But the two seem to agree on the intrinsic value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

5 Oldest Religions Of The World

The oldest scriptures of Hinduism, the Vedas, are thought to have been orally transmitted since the second millennium BCE, with the Rigveda being the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text.

LIVING GODDESS The Worshipped Child

In Nepal, young girls are revered as supreme deities - but not for long.

ANCIENT RELIGION Zoroastrianism A Persian Religion

One of the world's oldest religions, Zoroastrianism might slowly be fading into obscurity.

Rolex And Exploration

Rolex shines with their new-generation Oyster Perpetual Explorer and Explorer II watches that take us from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated polar regions.