JAPAN NAKED MEN FESTIVAL
Aging Japan ends iconic thousand-year-old 'Somin-sai Naked Men festival'
Japan's historic 'Somin-sai Naked Men Festival' in Iwate prefecture concludes after a thousand-year run, marking the end of an era. Aging organizers cite the burden of maintaining the labor-intensive event amidst declining demographics. Participants engage in fervent rituals, bidding farewell with hopes for a revival in modified formats.
Valentine's Day 2024: History, significance, traditions from across the world
Valentine's Day is a day when people exchange tokens of affection and express love and gratitude. It emphasises the importance of cherishing and celebrating love in all its forms, including romantic love, friendships, and self-love.
How the Scottish brought a song and new year celebrations to India
New Year celebrations are both arbitrary and secular, with no religious, astronomical, or seasonal basis. The date of Christ's circumcision marks the first time his blood was shed on earth, making it an unofficial event. Scotland played a significant role in the spread of New Year's, as the strict Presbyterian Christian faith in Scotland frowned on Christmas celebrations.
German-Israeli woman Shani Louk captured by Hamas confirmed dead
Shani Louk, a 23-year-old German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas fighters when they stormed a music festival in the Israeli desert, is dead, Israel's foreign ministry said Monday. Louk had been missing since Hamas fighters stormed the Supernova rave near the Gaza border as they carried out the worst attack in Israel's history.
Gazans bombarded by Israel have no hope and no escape
The Gaza Strip is facing a dire humanitarian crisis as its people have no access to electricity and water, and are trapped with nowhere to run due to constant Israeli strikes. The territory, which is already one of the most densely populated areas in the world, has been under siege since Saturday, resulting in over 1,000 deaths. The situation is worsened by the lack of power, which prevents water from being pumped into houses. The people of Gaza fear that the worst is yet to come, including a possible ground invasion.
Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down on memorable Hangzhou Asian Games
The closing ceremony was a celebration of sports and culture, and it sought to realise a harmonic convergence of 'Culture and Sports'. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) acting chief Randhir Singh declared the 19th edition of the Asian Games closed in the presence of Chinese premier Li Qiang and other dignitaries.
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Soccer: Ambitious World Cup a wonder goal for women's game
Less than a year after a player revolt tore the Spanish squad apart, La Roja's triumph was only one of the surprises for record crowds and TV audiences through the month-long festival of women's football. Fears the first 32-team Women's World Cup might suffer for its size proved groundless, as did predictions of another processional victory for the United States.
Manipur Blame Game: Oppn running away from debate, says govt; BJP's Nari Shakti slogan hollow, retorts Mamata
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, he said the government was ready for a debate on the Manipur situation in the House during which similar incidents of crime against women in other states such as Rajasthan should also be discussed.
Maholo Terajima Ghnassia: 10-yr-old Kabuki actor's debut breaks Japanese 420-yr-old theatre tradition
Ten-year-old Maholo Terajima Ghnassia made his official Kabuki stage debut as Maholo Onoe at the Kabuki Theatre in Tokyo. In a tradition typically passed from father to son, this young Kabuki performer's father is French and his grandfather on his mother's side is Kikugoro Onoe.
White Day 2023: Check significance, history and how to celebrate the Korean festival
On February 14, it is customary for women to give chocolates to their partners, while on White Day, men reciprocate by presenting gifts to their significant other a month later on White Day. That's how White Day is celebrated in Korea.
Google’s Valentine’s Day doodle is the perfect ode to love; know about the dark history behind the day of romance
Google is celebrating Valentine's Day with a cute doodle!
So, are you honestly stumped, or are you not mankad enough?
I got there mid-game and initially, it did feel that way. World cricket's desperate need to tempt the Instagram generation meant that families were enjoying a picnic, kids got face-painting done, someone was in a rabbit suit, while the cricket carried on in the background, with quite a bit of the audience unsure of the rules. It was as if an English village fete had surrounded an international cricket match and hijacked it.
High fashion: Old Hollywood glam, goddess gowns and luxe brands take over Emmy carpet
People's style and beauty director Andrea Lavinthal, said pink carried the night.
Dancing 'old heart-throbs': Four men in their 50s, 60s become Japan's new TikTok sensation
One of the members, 52-year-old Takumi Shirase, runs an IT firm and a gardening company when not on TikTok.
An architectural gem with an 'ugly history': Battle to restore iconic Japan brothel building
Taiyoshi Hyakuban hasn't functioned as a brothel for decades.
Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo after 'heartbreaking' fan ban
In a taste of what is to come for thousands of athletes who will compete at the pandemic-postponed Games, the public was kept away from the arrival of the flame and a welcoming ceremony was attended only by the media and officials.
View: Blue collars stall blue wave, Donald Trump grip here to stay
Even if Trump eventually loses, to have got so far despite the ravages of Covid is a remarkable achievement. But for Covid, he would surely have won a landslide victory.
Levi’s to double down on non-denim categories without losing share of contribution of denims as WFH continues to prevail
Sanjeev Mohanty, managing director - South Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Levi Strauss & Co talks to ET’s Smita Balram on their business revival strategies and premiumisation journey post lockdown.
Filmmaker Obayashi, who portrayed war's horrors, passes away due to terminal cancer at 82
Obayashi stayed stubbornly true to his core pacifist message through more than 40 movies.
Take a taste of tradition in Brazil & Japan, check out the world's most-happening dance festivals
When it comes to dance and music fests, all routes lead to the city of Guadalajara.
Spring or winter, Japan's myriad offerings make it the perfect destination for every season
Celebrate attractive family-friendly highlights in every season.
What I read this week: Want to beat the Sensex? Just buy stocks the index discards
Not many know that Japan has also been on the tapering mode. Well, statistics indicate that.
The man who steamed up Malayalam movies
Avalude Ravukal became a landmark film in many ways. It came to define, unfairly as many will say, Malayalam cinema as a hub for soft pornography.
Flipkart's small town push for Big Billion sale
Flipkart’s team handling the crucial smartphone category did a survey among customers to know what they are looking for in terms of products, offers, and prices.
From Rajasthan to Karnataka: Take a tour of the local festivals in India
Gain rich insights into local culture and gorge on delicious cuisine as you go travelling within India.
As Ujjain gets ready for the Kumbh, it discreetly adds technology to the festivity
The city wears a festive look, ready to host one of the world’s largest public gatherings, from April 22. An estimated five crore pilgrims, including 1.5 lakh sadhus, are likely to visit Ujjain.
The passions that united the men in football history
Uruguay succeeds in staging and winning the first World Cup in 1930, beginning an important era in football history.
Traveller's Diary: Events in Food, Sport, Music and Dance around the world
Nikko Toshogu Shrine: Highlight of this festival is the procession called Hyakumono-Zoroe Sennin Gyoretsu of some 1,000 men dressed as samurai warriors.
Cannes Film Festival: The future could unfold on the Croisette
Cannes Film Festival sits on the exciting cusp of what promises to be a phase of momentous transition.
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