Asia archive: Lifestyle (selected clippings)

 
 

Martial manifestation

Martial arts enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend in Delhi with the visit of an American grandmaster. Read more

Cow catchers come out in force as cattle ban hits Delhi's streets

In scenes reminiscent of the Wild West, municipal authorities clamped down this weekend on stray cows and cattle roaming the streets of Delhi, as the hazard of livestock on the highways gets too much to bear. Read more

Ancient health therapy sees revival

India 's ancient holistic health therapy Ayurveda is undergoing a worldwide revival. Aided by growing interest in alternative health practices and demand for cheaper medicine, the therapy stands to win a bigger share of the US$60 billion in global sales of traditional medicine. Read more

Traditional Indian medicine grows in popularity

India 's ancient holistic therapy -- Ayurveda -- is enjoying a comeback. Some even predict it will become as popular and widespread as yoga. Read more

Unspoiled nature awaits visitors to East Timor


The first thing a newcomer to East Timor notices is the peace and quiet. The wide roads of the capital, Dili, are deliciously free of traffic, the silence only broken by the occasional blast of techno music from aimlessly roving taxi drivers.

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Where scare tactics fail to halt Aids

In the Papuan town of Merauke, near the Indonesian border with Papua New Guinea, a giant billboard shows a grotesque demon engulfed in hellfire. The caption reads: "Be aware! HIV/AIDS is evil. Send it to hell!"

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Jakarta reflections take a surreal turn

Banana trees and other bright green foliage run riot in an abandoned lot. In the distance, dull gray skyscrapers peer out from behind a patch of city jungle, half obscured from view by the tangled mess of greenery. A fertile patch of land has been reclaimed in the heart of the city.Read more

Meditation: Growing popularity for stress relief, spirituality

In the last month, no less than three major spiritual leaders -- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Amma and Dadi Janki -- have visited Jakarta and Singapore Read more

Guru spreads simple message

"If no one loved you, would you like to live?" Indian yogi Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, recently asked a packed audience in Jakarta as he twirled his microphone and skipped across the stage. Read more

 

   

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