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India's $70 billion spiritual market fueled by bhajan clubbing

In this episode, we discuss the recent surge in bhajan clubbing - the fusion of devotional Hindu music with contemporary styles like EDM and rock.
In this episode, we discuss the recent surge in bhajan clubbing - the fusion of devotional Hindu music with contemporary styles like EDM and rock.

News analysis

Why Thailand is reviving its tourist entry fee plan

The policy goal has been to build a ring-fenced fund to support insurance and assistance for tourists more sustainably.
The policy goal has been to build a ring-fenced fund to support insurance and assistance for tourists more sustainably.

Indonesia to repatriate slain peacekeepers as Lebanon violence escalates

People stand in line to offer condolences for Praka Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper killed in a strike on March 29 in southern Lebanon, at his parents' house in Kulon Progo regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, April 1, 2026.
People stand in line to offer condolences for Praka Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper killed in a strike on March 29 in southern Lebanon, at his parents' house in Kulon Progo regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, April 1, 2026.

Seven injured after part of ceiling at Manila airport collapses

A portion of the ceiling fell onto the airport’s waiting chairs..
A portion of the ceiling fell onto the airport’s waiting chairs..

Human remains found on Thai ship hit in Hormuz; families of 3 missing crew notified

The ship was caught in crossfire of escalating regional hostilities when it was navigating the strait.
The ship was caught in crossfire of escalating regional hostilities when it was navigating the strait.

From full houses to five customers a day: How the Iran conflict has hollowed out Bangkok tourism

MWTOURISM - 159, 535, 847: more shots of the empty street in Nana, downtown Bangkok with many empty halal/arabic restaurants along the street. A popular area with Middle East Tourists from countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and even Iran. But now, place has gone all quiet.

All photos taken by May Wong.
All photos taken on March 26, 2026
Location: Nana in downtown Bangkok. A popular and known location among Middle East tourists.
MWTOURISM - 159, 535, 847: more shots of the empty street in Nana, downtown Bangkok with many empty halal/arabic restaurants along the street. A popular area with Middle East Tourists from countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and even Iran. But now, place has gone all quiet.

All photos taken by May Wong.
All photos taken on March 26, 2026
Location: Nana in downtown Bangkok. A popular and known location among Middle East tourists.

Blood clots, burning eyes: Pollution chokes north Thailand

Some mountainous areas are more vulnerable with smoke being easily trapped and forested hillsides that are hard to access when fires start.
Some mountainous areas are more vulnerable with smoke being easily trapped and forested hillsides that are hard to access when fires start.

Malaysia court sets May 7 to hear Najib’s stay of execution bid on $1.6b payment to former 1MDB unit

The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by SRC International against the former premier Najib Razak.
The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by SRC International against the former premier Najib Razak.

Thai PM Anutin blames stockpilers for fuel shortage

Fuel prices displayed at a Shell petrol station in Bangkok, Thailand on March 26.
Fuel prices displayed at a Shell petrol station in Bangkok, Thailand on March 26.

Proposed RTS Link fare to be presented to Malaysia, Singapore governments: Minister

Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru.
Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.