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Once again, the Indian capital of Delhi finds itself blanketed in a suffocating haze as the air quality plunges into dangerous levels. Following the Diwali celebrations, where fireworks lit up the night sky, the city has been choking under thick smog that irritates eyes, burns throats, and pushes air quality monitors to their limits. Headlines have grimly declared this year's post-Diwali pollution as the worst in four years.

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In southern India, a centuries-old tradition has survived the test of time through the language of food and love. The Puyyappla Perukkal translated as "nurturing the son-in-law" is a remarkable custom practiced among the Mappila Muslim community of Thalassery, Kerala. For over 700 years, grooms have been treated like royalty, living with their new in-laws while their mother-in-law prepares up to 100 unique dishes over forty days. It is a celebration of family, unity, and respect, where culinary artistry meets cultural devotion.

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Japan is on the verge of a historic political moment as Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), stands set to become the nation's first female prime minister. The parliamentary vote follows days of negotiations between the LDP and the right-leaning Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), culminating in a coalition deal that all but guarantees her confirmation.

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It's not an exaggeration to call the Mid-Autumn Festival the world's largest full moon party. Celebrated across East and Southeast Asia, it's a time when families gather to light lanterns, share mooncakes, and admire what's believed to be the roundest moon of the year. In 2025, the festival falls on October 6, and you can bet on an abundance of mooncakes, pomelos, and traditional feasts.

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After two failed attempts, Sanae Takaichi has finally realized her long-held ambition to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) — and with it, to stand on the brink of history. On October 4, 2025, coinciding with the LDP’s 70th anniversary, the 64-year-old politician was elected party leader, putting her on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister once parliament confirms her appointment on October 15.

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