Tea Leaves
A bruising ride on the Bongbong bandwagon
How 'The Kingmaker' warned of a resurgent Marcos regime in the Philippines
How 'The Kingmaker' warned of a resurgent Marcos regime in the Philippines
After 234 years, original inhabitants deserve proper hearing
Time is running out for India's English-speaking minority amid Hindi-based mass culture
Global smash hits have raised the bar on quality of future productions
India's party political emblems remain important despite rising literacy
Amplified through hip and lavish lifestyles, avatars outshine flesh-and-blood social media stars
Malaysian biodiversity project offers conservation lesson for Asia
Bathing is much more than a good long soak
Lockdowns and art help Pattaya shed its 'sexy' image
An Indian writer takes a brief but meaningful day trip to Pakistan
To stand or not to stand -- an evening at the movies becomes an 'inflection point' in generational zeitgeist
Cow protection campaign by vigilante ideologues threatens safety of beef eaters
For devoted followers, 'kissa' celebrate coffee, cool music and delights of cultural appropriation
Copycat fad shows how a single hit cultural product can shape public imagination
Latest choices might break the mold but Miss Universe contest holds Thailand back from broader social change
More than five decades on, unique Japanese film series remains relevant
Pad thai noodles and tuk-tuks highlight influences from around the world
In towns and cities throughout the country, itinerant merchants help energize urban life
Unrealized female potential is preferable to the insufferable life of a salaryman
Melbourne's eclectic public art encourages political expression in lengthy lockdowns
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