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Singer Papi Urhobo dies after severe illness

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- Nigerian musician Stephen "Papi Urhobo" Ebihor has died following a severe illness. Urhobo Worldwide, a digital community and cultural platform that promotes Urhobo heritage, musi... Read More


Five more parliamentary committees constituted

Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 8 -- Five more parliamentary standing committees were constituted on Tuesday, taking the total number of committees formed so far in the 13th Parliament to 45. The newly constit... Read More


Indonesia optimistic about tourism growth despite volcanic disruptions

Bandung, West Java, Sept. 8 -- Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana expressed optimism that the country's tourism sector will maintain its growth trajectory despite a recent wave of vo... Read More


Majorda's Palm-Leaf Boats Keep Centuries-Old Mother Mary Feast Tradition Afloat

MAJORDA, Sept. 8 -- A unique and colourful tradition came alive in Majorda on Monday evening, September 7, as beautifully decorated traditional boats were brought to the Mother of God Church, Majorda,... Read More


Quang Ninh 2030: Ambitious targets for a breakthrough

Quang Ninh, Sept. 8 -- The northern city of Quang Ninh has charted its development vision through 2030, aiming to become a national growth powerhouse creating momentum for regional development, with s... Read More


Ambaulim Chari Brothers Keep Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol-Making Tradition Alive

QUEPEM, Sept. 8 -- The Chari brothers from Ambaulim in Quepem are keeping their ancestral tradition of making eco-friendly Ganesh idols alive, crafting the idols entirely from natural mud and colourin... Read More


Johor ready for cloud seeding as El Nino looms from October

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept. 8 -- Johor is prepared to conduct cloud seeding exercises if any of the state's 17 dams experience low water levels in preparation for the El Nino phenomenon by next month, said Joh... Read More


Sing a song of 'siu mai': Taste the world - and life - through this humble 'dim sum'

COMMENTARY, Sept. 8 -- It's fascinating how getting older sometimes means getting more honest with yourself; there just isn't enough time for bull and baloney. This candour extends to how I eat or, r... Read More


Bihar gears up for Pitripaksh mela with tent city, influencer contest

PATNA, Sept. 8 -- The tourism department is set to roll out an extensive set of facilities for lakhs of pilgrims expected to converge on Gaya Ji for the Pitripaksh mela, one of Hinduism's most signifi... Read More


Bihar CM seeks return of Sultanganj Buddha statue from UK

PATNA, Sept. 8 -- Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary has written to Union culture and tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, seeking the repatriation of the celebrated Sultanganj Buddha, a 2.3-... Read More