Asia
Masia One Is Bringing a Reggae Revolution to Singapore
The Toronto rapper is reaching beyond borders to spread the reggae sound.
The Long, Dangerous March South Asian Migrants Make Through South America to Get to the US
Thousands of people from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal are traveling up to 10,000 miles from as far south as Argentina – a treacherous trip that can take anywhere from three to six months.
A New Crowdfunding Platform Helps Human Trafficking Victims Come Home
6degree.org aims to close the gap between caring about human trafficking and doing something to help its victims.
Get an Espresso and an Exorcism at Bangkok's Premiere Witchcraft Cafe
Created by Wine Kongsorn and Nat Maitreemit to give the Thai Wiccan community a place to gather, Ace of Cups features spells, rituals, and cakes that match your astrological sign.
Celebrating the Great Combovers of Asia
In his new book, Australian artist Paul Schonberger captures the unique ability of older men to "not give a fuck."
What's Up with China's Erectile Dysfunction Problem?
We talked to the author of a new book on the epidemic of impotence in China and look at how people's attitudes toward sexuality are changing in the country.
Why Are the Indian Authorities Still Banning a Documentary About the Country's Rape Problem?
This morning a court ruling prolonged the ban on India's Daughter, a BBC documentary about rape in India. But the longer it lasts, the more people will talk about it.
eSports
Giant stadiums, teenage millionaires, super fans, and addiction: Welcome to the world of eSports.
eSports
We get a crash course from a professional gaming commentator, take a trip to gaming rehab, and try on character costumes at the HQ of South Korea's best cosplay team.
Why Won't Japanese Workers Go on Holiday?
A culture of overwork is worrying government officials, who are on the brink of forcing the country's workaholics to chill out before they die from overwork.
Why Are the Japanese Still Not Fucking?
Half the people surveyed by the Japanese Family Planning Association said they hadn't gone to the bone zone in the past month. Some guys claimed that they didn't even masturbate anymore. What's going on?
Gamers Are Dying in Taiwan's Internet Cafes
Hsieh would often disappear for days at a time inside an internet cafe in Kaohsiung, to binge on computer games. But on the 8th of January, after playing for three days straight, he collapsed and died of a cardiac arrest.