UNCOVERED: Tang - The Untold Story

Being ‘overweight’ gets you free entry? China theme park offers women free entry under unusual rule

Tang Paradise in Xi’an offered free admission to female visitors weighing more than 61.8 kilograms during a five-day Dragon Boat Festival promotion. The initiative drew on Tang Dynasty beauty ideals, when a fuller figure was considered attractive. Visitors used a traditional-style Chinese beam balance to determine eligibility, while 618 free…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriously

A fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this notion stems from unvalidated online videos and is heavily contested by historians. With a wealth of archaeological evidence upholding the Tang's significance, Chinese authorities are actively countering these unfounded…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

In Thailand’s sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares – and underage girls are exploited

The death of a Thai girl has highlighted the dangers of the country’s illegal but ‘normalised’ sex tourism trade

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Five Injured In Beijing Stabbing, Suspect In Custody

Stabbing incident in Beijing injures five, including children. Suspect apprehended. Victims in stable condition. Concerns raised due to proximity to school.

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Red Eye ending explained: Who killed Shen Zhao?

The final episode of Red Eye revealed who was behind the death of the Chinese operative and why they killed her (SPOILERS AHEAD)

WhatToWatch · Apr 23, 2024

Research: New Scanning Methods To Reduce Evaluation Time Of Donor Kidneys

Every year, over 8,000 individuals die while waiting for a kidney transplant, many of whom have been on donor waitlists for four or more years, hoping for a miracle. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 3, 2022

A sense of justice is just human nature

Two professors explain that a moral compass — which appraises right and wrong — is intrinsic to being human

Salon · Nov 2, 2022

Intuitions about justice are a consistent part of human nature across cultures and millennia

“Thou shalt not kill” may be the most recognizable moral prohibition in societies around the world.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2022

Hong Kongers dash to Japan as country reopens to solo travellers

HONG KONG: Hundreds of Hong Kongers undaunted by expensive air fares and ticket troubles have dashed to Japan on the first day of its reopening to solo travellers, while a budget airline has increased flights to popular destinations in the country.

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

Report: BYD Tang Headlights Considered The Worst In The Industry

According to the recent test conducted by Bjørn Nyland in Norway, headlights in the all-electric BYD Tang are the worst in the business.

InsideEVs · Aug 15, 2022