A Page Out of a Bygone Era
To demonstrate my sophistication and superior taste, I bought myself the “Book of Nothing”. A man-about-town had to be owning something funky and groovy…
YESHEY DORJI
China: They Called Him “Ta Hoo Za”
“A cute little girl who was really inquisitive came closer and tried to remove it by hand.” Here’s an amusing story of a Pakistani and his beard in China.
AASEM BAKHSHI
My Awkward Moments in Muslim Prayer
It can be tricky practising Islam. Have you ever tried to find the direction of Mecca in a Gap fitting room?
WAJAHAT ALI
From Afghanistan: How to Pick a Present for Will and Kate
Is it made in China and does it have the “wow” factor? Here are some tips for the invited elite on choosing that perfect pressie.
MOE RIYASAT
Bizarre but True
The Malaysian man’s missing house and other amusing tales from around Asia
The asia! team
Viral Video: The Real Filipino Accent
A Filipino-Canadian singer schools us on the unique and wonderful "Pilipino", er, "Filipino" accent.
The asia! team
Miffy, Bugs and Playboy
It’s the Chinese Year of the Rabbit! To celebrate all that is fluffy and floppy, we bring you 12 of the world’s most famous bunnies.
CLARISSA TAN
More Political Oops!
Yes, we do love it when our leaders show their wild sense of humour. Here's the best from Pakistan, beginning with its colourful former president General Pervez Musharraf.
TANZEEL
Political Oops!
Don't you just love it when our politicians show their sense of humour?
DAN-CHYI CHUA and TANZEEL
The Insane Aunties: Scourge of the Subcontinent!
Every Desi person is well aware of the “Insane Aunty syndrome” that has infected our happy society. The surprising thing is how every Desi woman catches it.
MURTAZA JAFRI
25 Life Lessons for My Daughter
“Life is too short not to order the fries” and other gems from a single dad.
METRODAD
Dolce and Banana
When in China, don't knock all knock-offs.
JING GAO
Who Said TV Was Bad for You?
A father pens an important letter to his son, written during commercial breaks on TV.
NEO
Jane Austen’s Guide to Delhi
The 18th-century English novelist had hinted at various places of Delhi in her writings. Here are some excerpts.
THE DELHI WALLA
Do You Have A Phallus?
In truth, I am unnerved by the fact that a girl can discuss the male organ with a male with such candour and directness.
YESHEY DORJI