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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
At The Edge Of Extinction
A look at several endangered Asian languages
A Great Convergence?
Did the Ancient Greeks help build China's Terracotta Army?
The Rickshaw Revolution
Asia's classic mode of transport has seen continuous upgrades over the years. Yet the earliest rickshaws - and the downtrodden coolies that pulled them may soon be relics of history following Kolkata's efforts to eradicate them
The Taste Of Freedom
Coming of age in Japan has evolved from an ancient rite of passage to a raucous festival
A Dying Tradition
The clanging of hammers on metal, echoing through the back alleys of Bangkok, signals a fading tradition
A History Of Violence
Sowing the seeds of modern warfare
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.