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October 31, 2026

China’s 2,000-Year Betel Nut Habit Carries a Deadly Health Risk

Betel nut chewing, a practice that has persisted in China for approximately 2,000 years, has evolved from an exotic southern tribute presented to imperial rulers into a widespread habit consumed by millions

Culture/Human Rights

Falling Crucifix Kills Ecuadorian Priest During Livestreamed Mass

Ecuadorian Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a heavy crucifix and a statue of Jesus Christ fell from the wall behind the altar during a livestreamed Mass at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil. The incident

October 19, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Legacy Is Bigger Than Its Borders

Culture/Editor's Choice

Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger cooperation among Theravada Buddhist nations, declaring Anuradhapura a sacred centre for Buddhists across Asia. Highlighting centuries

The Cardinal’s Silence and the Politics of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Culture/Sri Lanka

Cardinal Ranjith has repeatedly described Buddhism as the foundation of Sri Lankan culture while calling for religious harmony and justice after the Easter Sunday

Islam Respects Womanhood – Let It Remain So

September 30, 2022

Columns/Culture

Woman as mother commands great respect in Islam. The Holy Quran speaks of the rights of the mother in a number of verses. It enjoins Muslims to show respect to their mothers

Sharodia Durga Puja

September 30, 2022

Culture

Durga puja is an important festival in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism. As per Hindu scriptures, the festival marks the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the shape-shifting asura, Mahishasura.