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Pink Power Female Icons, Trailblazers and Deities
From rulers to warriors, scientists to activists, actresses to adventurers, Asian heroines have defied societal norms, challenged stereotypes, and paved the way for future generations of women
The Biggest Pink Diamond In The World
Tracing the journey of the "Sea of Light" and the "Light of the Eye" diamonds from a mine in south-central India to a cavernous vault in the capital of Iran
CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST STEPS ON EVEREST'S PEAK
Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary made history with their daring climb to the summit of the world's highest mountain. Today, Rolex is supporting their legacies in the Himalaya through its Perpetual Planet Initiative. The Himalayan Trust and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Foundation, now run by the climbers' children, are protecting the region's environment and empowering its local communities
Philippines in Pink
From its psychedelic jeepneys to its kaleidoscopic festivals, the Philippines is never short on colour, but if it's a rose-tinted adventure you seek, look no further than these three coral-coloured experiences
The Pink Orchid Mantis
With a pink and white body and large lobes on its feet resembling flower petals, Hymenopus coronatus is a beauty, but the life of this \"flower mantis\" is not all roses.
Conserving The Last Frontier
Myanmar's once-paradisiacal Mergui Archipelago, the sprawling home to the country's Moken "sea gypsies", has become Southeast Asia's epicentre for unsustainable and illegal fishing
The Shark Conservationist Who Helped Capture Jaws
After participating in the shoot that led to Hollywood's most famous shark scene, Valerie Taylor became a tireless defender of sharks and the marine environment. For ADEX Pixel Expo's "Generational Exchange", actress and ADEX Ambassador for Marine Conservation Hidy Yu talks to the Australian legend
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
Saving Species On The Brink
There are two primary reasons underlying threats to wildlife in Southeast Asia: illegal wildlife trade resulting in population declines and rapid deforestation leading to large-scale loss of habitat.
Finding Harmony Between Humans And Elephants
How one non-profit organisation is encouraging alternative crops to reduce human-elephant conflict in Thailand
Understanding The Ocean's Biggest Fish
How one research team is using ultrasound and blood sampling techniques pioneered in Japan to study whale sharks in the wild off the Galápagos
Cleaning Up The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
New technologies are being deployed to remove plastic trash from our oceans and rivers
Koh Tao: Little Changes, Big Impacts
How two small businesses are putting sustainability first in their efforts to improve lives and preserve the environment
Protecting The World's Biggest Eagle
The national bird of the Philippines is under threat of extinction from deforestation and human persecution
Whalers Of Days Gone By
Whaling In The Age-old Tradition Is Still Alive In One Remote Village
The Markings Of Man And Gods
Ancient Imprints Of Hands And The Rise Of Feet
If It Weren't For Tea
The Measly Leaf That Brought Empires To Their Knees
Soaked In Rejuvenation - Once In 12 Years
Once every 12 years, a Hindu temple is required to hold a Kumbhabhishekam as part of its consecration ceremony. Kumbhabhishekam is derived from two words, abhisheka (ritualistic pouring of sacred water) and kumbham (a pot filled with sacred water).
Blinking Colours The Eye Of The Beholder
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what do they say about the beauty of the eye, if, they in question, happen to be great scientific minds? In a basic sense, eye colour is determined by iris pigmentation, and how well the stroma of the iris is able to scatter light.
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.
The Russian Rice Connection
A peek into an obscure nook of Asia
Between Death And Rebirth The Way To The Sky
In Tibetan regions, people still practise the sky burial – a ceremony that entrusts the corpses to vultures.
Blessed Bay
LORD GANESHA'S SEND-OFF
THE RELIGIOUS SOURCE OF MARTIAL ARTS Spirit Warrior
Over the centuries, martial arts have travelled far beyond their places of origin and become some of the greatest sports ever devised. In contemporary culture, names like Jackie Chan and Jet Li have broken language barriers, transcended cultural differences and made martial arts the go-to commercial success, embraced by billions and eventually influencing many Hollywood movies.
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
ALOR Preserving Paradise
Savvy divers know this far-flung archipelago as the home of stunning reefs and exhilarating currents, and now a group of dive operators and conservationists have united with government to ensure the long-term preservation of this very special marine ecosystem
Koyasan Calling
Venture to Japan's spiritual heartland of Wakayama for unique experiences to cleanse body and soul
Music To Her Ears
With sophisticated social proceedings typical of subdued Filipino society, gallant gentlemen once wooed their women with sweet songs
Gone But Not Forgotten
Remembering the world's onetime longest-reigning monarch