Shockingly, Kim Jong Un calls South Korea by its official name
North Koreans say Kim's use of 'Republic of Korea' is a display of respect, but experts see it as mockery.
Source: rfa.org
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View: India vs Bharat an issue for Modi & G20; will the name go the way of Turkey?
India's name change to Bharat: India, the host nation of this year's Group of 20, or G20 summit, had sent invitations with the name Bharat. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his supporters prefer the Sanskrit name Bharat, there are concerns about the complexity and cost of rebranding. Other former British colonies have changed their names, but it takes time for new names to be widely adopted.
Source: indiatimes.com
Tigers in Asian Myth: Are Pre Scientific Beliefs Bringing About the Collapse of Wild Tigers?
Historically, tigers were a Chinese cultural symbol which inspired story tellers, singers, poets, artists, and craftspeople for over 7000 years.
Source: ancient-origins.net
Lights, lanterns, prayer recitations : How countries and cultures celebrate Buddha's many birthdays
Siddhartha Gautam’s birth has been observed in different parts of Asia for hundreds of years, but its significance varied by region.
Source: scroll.in
Why Buddha has different birthdays around the world | Megan Bryson, University of Tennessee / The Conversation (CC) via AP
When Siddhartha Gautama was born, he was clearly no ordinary infant. According to Buddhist texts, he raised his hand to the skies and declared, “In the heavens above and below the heavens, I am the world’s most honored one. I will free all beings from birth, old age, sickness and death.”…
Source: businessmirror.com.ph