Life
For Kashmir's pregnant Gujjars, reaching hospital is the hard part
The only way to the maternity ward is usually on a man's shoulders
Life & Arts
Tea Leaves
Yukio Mishima in the 21st century
Fifty years after his suicide, controversial Japanese novelist's popularity soars
Media & Entertainment
Indonesian idol group JKT48 wins fans via online acts
Strategy shift forced by COVID-19 proves fortuitous as fans flock to Zoom chats
Arts
Return of Pakistani antiquities sheds light on criminal art trade
Very existence of a market for ancient artworks is deeply troubling to many
Arts
Malaysian jazz swings on despite pandemic
Performers and venues join forces to sustain live music
Life
Rediscovering Sri Lanka through a travel memoir
Island paradise mixes beguiling charm with an astonishing record of violence
Tea Leaves
Social media dilemmas challenge proud Asian parents
Eager 'sharents' in India find children underwhelmed by posts of family snaps
Life
Kashmir's tribal women fight the stigma of birth control
Many women unable talk about birth control with their husbands
Arts
National Treasure: Japan and China defy pandemic to return Ganjin's relics
Joint effort helps Nara temple regain reliquary in time for Buddhist rite
Life
A 'loved and hated' noodle star in the pandemic year
Humble river snail from Liuzhou is key part of Guangxi region's cultural heritage
