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
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
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
Life
Platypus 'miracle milk' may offer 'superbug' treatment
Australian research raises hope of breakthrough in fight against infections
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Paternity leave in Japan: No time for baby steps
'Work-style' reform key to reversing the country's low birthrate
Tea Leaves
Rural Vietnamese vlogger gets 15 minutes of global fame
He herded cows in Vietnam. Then Snoop Dogg put him on Instagram
Life
Slow train to Tohoku
Rugged scenery, good food and a mystical encounter with mummies provide respite from Tokyo
Life
Ancient confectionery hits Japan's sweet spot
Changing consumer tastes prompt shift to modern ingredients and techniques
