Asians with a Purpose (Part 2)
Spearheading Environmental Change
These individuals with their penchant for making a difference, are pushing themselves to do their bit for the environment.
Taiwan
Arthur Huang
Structural engineer &...
From the Edge – Fighting the flow of illegal wildlife
Text and Photos Adrian Page
The introduction of the Black Act meant that death by hanging was a real prospect for those convicted of poaching...
Mustang Movement
Text & photos by Saransh Sehgal
A Buddhist Kingdom on the Edge.
Within the imposing Himalayan mountains lies the former kingdom of Mustang that now...
When Opium was used for Toothaches
We know of opium as the addictive narcotic that once held Asia drugged and spellbound. But the people of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand – still major producers of this “joy fruit” – once had a healthy relationship with its intoxicating effects
Epic Encounters : Trailblazing Cambodian Theatre
Internationally-touring theatre company Epic Encounters showcases the many talents of performers with disabilities
Text Jennie Pearson
Photos Charlotte Hodges/Photographers Without Borders
To get a drink the way...
More Than a Meal Ticket
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is improving the lives of children in India – one hot meal at a time.
Sowing Peace
Seeds of Peace educates and inspires youth from around the world to transform conflict – sowing unlikely friendships in the midst of political turmoil
A Sustainable Safety Net
Net-Works is an innovative initiative that empowers people in coastal communities to collect and sell discarded nylon fishing nets – with fantastic environmental benefits
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The Starch of Sweet Success
Lush emerald rice paddies provide textural contrast to limpid fish ponds filled with ceaselessly darting pearly carp, attesting to the abundant bounty of the Pearl River Delta, South China’s blessing.
Namasté
The Hindu devotee’s hands are pressed together. His palms touch, close to his chest, and his fingers point upwards. His brightly-coloured turban is in stark contrast to his thick white beard. “Namaste,” he says with a slight bow. Literally translated, the word means “I bow to the divine in you.” A respectful greeting, namaste, or namaskar, combined with the wordless hand gesture, conveys the same meaning of acknowledgement for a loved one, a guest or a stranger, regardless of the speaker’s language, culture or religion.