South Asia News

A Japanese kindergarten has gone viral for installing a retractable roof over its outdoor play area to protect children from intense summer heat. The movable shade allows youngsters to continue playing without direct exposure to harsh sunlight.

A terrifying video from flood-hit Nepal shows a family clinging to one another inside a two-storey house as raging water, mud and debris tear through the area. Homes, vehicles and roads were swept away in the disaster.

The danger from Nepal-Tibet floods may not be over, with China warning that rising water behind a debris blockage could trigger fresh flooding within the next 72 hours. A major glacier and rock collapse, rather than the 4.4 earthquake, caused the disaster. Unstable lakes, blocked rivers and fragile Himalayan infrastructure remain serious concerns.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev broke down while addressing followers after around 80 Isha Foundation members went missing in devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. The group was reportedly at Gyirong’s immigration centre when floodwaters swept the building away. Sadhguru has appealed for permission to join rescue efforts.

From a centuries-old temple in Tamil Nadu to a colourful waste plant in Osaka, 8 buildings show how architects have used colour to transform architecture. Featured in Chromatic Architecture, the structures use vivid pigments, ceramics and mosaics.

Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1kg bladder stone from a 55-year-old man in Trincomalee, which they believe could be the largest ever surgically removed. The stone measured about 17cm and was discovered after the patient, who had suffered a stroke, experienced difficulty urinating. Doctors said it may have developed over five to 10 years.

A German tourist has won hearts online after speaking fluent Hindi and Bhojpuri with Indian travellers. In a viral Instagram video, Krack said he has visited India around 150 times and praised the country’s vegetarian food. He also revealed his familiarity with Indian languages and ended the conversation by warmly saying, 'Mera Bharat Mahaan'.

A 14-year-old Thai student, described by relatives as quiet and good at studies, has been identified as shooting suspect in Nonthaburi. He killed his grandparents at home before opening fire at his school, killing five staff members and later himself

A Thai weightlifter has gone viral after completing a 124kg clean and jerk at Nakhon Si Khwae Games. While his lift impressed viewers, his confident, playful celebration after dropping the bar stole the show. The unexpected moment drew millions of views and sparked funny reactions, with many social media users calling him a 'diva' and 'queen'.

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina spoke for the first time in live conference in nearly two years, virtually, from India about the violent 2024 protests that ended her 15-year rule. Hasina said Muhammad Yunus’s remarks pointed to a planned campaign.