Stories from 6 October 2013
Should Brunei Punish its ‘Runaway’ Scholars?
The Brunei government is running after scholars who have failed to return home after completing their studies abroad. The issue has sparked a debate about the country's scholarship system.
Will There Be a Honeymoon For the US and Iran?
Iranians don't all agree on whether the thawing of relations signaled by a historic phone call between Presidents Obama and Rouhani is a good thing.
Who is a Real Muslim? – The Perils Of The Muslim Minorities In Pakistan
Raza Habib Raja at Pak Tea House comments: The biggest ‘crime’ in Pakistan is to be what I call, Non-Muslim Muslims. So if you are an Ahmedi, Shiite, and even...
India: Happy Hours At Hospitals To Lure Patients
Kamayani at Kracktivist reports that the Happy hours discount concept, which is popular across bars, restaurants and multiplexes, is now catching up in the Indian health care sector. A Bangalore...
Hong Kong: Viral Video Showing Kneeling Guy Slapped 14 Times by Girlfriend
As explained by Tom Grundy, a pedestrian called the police and the woman was arrested for slapping her boyfriend who was kneeling down in front of her pleading for her...
Hong Kong: Say No to Ivory Trade and Crafts
A coalition of concerned individuals and NGOs, Hong Kong for Elephants, rallied on October 4 calling on the Hong Kong Government to destroy its entire stockpile of 25 tonnes of confiscated ivory.