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Tribeny Rai’s award-winning film turns a Sikkim village boundary into a question of power

A Chronicle of Minor Things has won two awards at the Asian Project Market held alongside the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.

Why Alaska LNG matters to Trump and why South Korea hasn’t signed on

The Alaska LNG project is a proposed $44.5-$54.5 billion project to transport natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope to an LNG liquefaction and export facility in southern Alaska.

South Korea accuses North Korea of firing ballistic missile towards its east coast

Just last month, South Korea had blamed North Korea for a landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers.

An 11-foot shark is trapped in a South Korean canal. It can’t find the way home

600,000 people have gathered to catch a glimpse of the unusual visitor in Busan.

Singapore is making parenthood cheaper to reverse birth rate decline. But baby push has its limits

The package includes thousands of dollars in direct assistance in addition to a S10,000(7,879) “baby gift” and more full-day childcare subsidies.

North Korea may have up to 120 nuclear warheads, Seoul says

The remarks come as Seoul seeks to maintain momentum for dialogue even as Pyongyang denies any top-level communication with Washington.

Menopause and diabetes are interlinked, finds study. One worsens the other

These findings are based on an observational study conducted by The Menopause Society involving 296 women aged 40 to 64.

Dust, soot, smoke makes arthritis flare out, finds new South Korean study

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by joint inflammation and damage. It affects about 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of all adults.

Indian students look east for leak-proof exams. ‘Learn from China and South Korea’

Social media is flooded with posts and reels on the tight security around China and South Korea’s major competitive exams. Students are asking when India will see the same accountability.

South Koreans are taking their pets to tarot sessions. They’re worried about their mental health

South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate, and families are increasingly adopting or buying pets for their household.

On Camera

Bare nails at Bikaner House: No idea is final, except the censor’s

Bikaner House must explain taking down Raihan Vadra’s photos. ‘Too political’, ‘bad timing’ and ‘the exhibitor’s family’ are not grounds for restricting free expression under the Constitution.

For Ludhiana’s hosiery businesses, a spool of rising costs, shrinking profits & fading festive cheer

Hosiery, knitwear & garment makers in 'Manchester of India' battle turbulence triggered by hike in raw material costs, geopolitical shocks and the China factor.

Trump admin ‘withholding’ approval for Europe-funded Patriot missiles for Ukraine—WaPo report

The weapons are being purchased through NATO’s PURL framework, which allows European allies to fund the purchase of American military supplies for Ukraine.

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.