Tea Leaves
No swearing please, we're Indian (women)
Insults are okay, but sexism and bigotry are not, language campaigners say
Life
Life
COVID brings self-sufficient living back into spotlight
More young Japanese enjoy easygoing agricultural lifestyles
Life
In Ubud: not much to eat, lots of prayer, no love
Once bursting with tourists, Bali's spiritual capital looks like a ghost town
Life
As Japan's empty homes multiply, its laws are slowly catching up
Unclaimed land could swell to the size of Hokkaido by 2040 if left unchecked
Life
Documentary gives Thais rare glimpse into controversial sect
Censors unexpectedly lift ban on film about Buddhist leader and followers
Tea Leaves
In Japan, transport companies really do deliver
As online shopping booms, couriers seem to be everywhere, all the time
Life
Tokyo's luxury saunas offer COVID-stressed populace a warm haven
Hot bath buffs splurge on safety and comfort amid pandemic fears
Life
Japan's gardens of repose offer solace in pandemic times
These well-designed spaces can leave us feeling restored and reinvigorated
Life
Vicky Lau wants to watch you eat
Already a trailblazer, the Hong Kong chef is eager to push more boundaries
Sports
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open
Revealing bouts of depression, 23-year-old takes issue with post-match press conferences
