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Kabuki kids: the children of Japan’s traditional theater

Kabuki dates back to the 17th century, when a series of civil wars ended in Japan and a merchant class emerged

Pope Francis warns of technological domination, threat to human ecology

Pope Francis also warned of the “false notion of freedom” offered by the ideologies of communism and consumerism

Russian tourist deported from Bali over nude photo on sacred tree

The immigration department said it was pushing the local government to finish a guide for tourists who wish to visit Bali

Bishops in India’s Kerala state call for ban of play for...

The play portrays what are supposed to be the challenges faced by a woman who entered the convent despite her communist father’s opposition

‘Larger than life’: Indian film-maker Rajamouli shoots for Oscar fame

Rajamouli's films have been compared to Marvel superhero movies and he said it would "be an honor" to be asked to do one

‘Wholesome’ South Korean reality TV proves a global hit

After films such as Oscar-winning "Parasite" and TV series including Golden Globe-bedecked "Squid Game" helped popularize K-content overseas

Photos: The ‘giants’ of the Philippines

The "Higantes" Festival is held annually in Angono town in the Philippines, where hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded

Photos: Filipinos prepare tombs of loved ones ahead of All Souls’...

The annual tradition that combines Catholic religious rites with the country’s penchant for festivity is popularly called ‘Undas’

‘Vegetarian’ temple crocodile mourned in India

The revered reptile was found floating lifeless in the lake early on Monday after reportedly being off its food for several days

Thailand’s deadly mix of guns, drugs and domestic violence

"Patriarchal culture and toxic masculinity is so ingrained in certain institutions and ... allows certain kinds of violent behavior"

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