Japanese dog who inspired ‘Dogecoin’ meme, beloved by Elon Musk, has died
The Japanese dog whose photo inspired a generation of oddball online jokes and the US$23-billion Dogecoin cryptocurrency beloved by Elon Musk died on Friday, her owner said.
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Japanese dog of 'Doge' meme fame dies
TOKYO: The Japanese dog whose photo inspired a generation of oddball online jokes and the US$23 billion Dogecoin cryptocurrency beloved by Elon Musk died on Friday (May 24), its owner said.
From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers
A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks the birth of Buddha.
Nepal’s ‘Everest man’ reaches peak for record 30th time
A 54-year-old Nepali climber known as “Everest man” reached the peak of the world’s highest mountain for a record 30th time on Wednesday, three decades after his first summit.
How Radio Ceylon became an Asian institution
Growing up in India, I spent a lot of time listening to Hindi music on Radio Ceylon. I didn't know it at the time, but my attachment to the Colombo-based broadcaster was a perfect example of its extraordinary role in building links between the people of South Asia after independence from British rule.
Investigating a Monster: What We Found and How We Did It
The only thing faster than the American withdrawal from Afghanistan might be how quickly the world moved on.