'Oppenheimer' sparks online outrage in India due to Hindu scripture scene
The scene features the protagonist reciting a verse from the Bhagwad Gita, just before sexual intercourse.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Outrage in India as low-caste teen dies after gang rape
India's 200 million low-caste "untouchable" Dalits have long faced discrimination and abuse.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Outrage in India after textbook lists ugliness, physical disability as causes for dowry
A major controversy has erupted in India over a textbook in the western state of Maharashtra that has listed "ugliness" and "physical disability" of women as the two major reasons
Mon Feb 06 2017
Outrage in India as temple stampede toll hits 115
Outrage mounted in India Monday after at least 115 devotees were crushed to death or drowned near a Hindu temple.
Mon Oct 14 2013
Outrage in India over first Delhi gang-rape sentence
India's opposition said Sunday it would seek tougher punishments for juveniles after the first verdict in the New Delhi gang-rape case saw a teenager sentenced to three years' detention.
Mon Sep 02 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024