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New year revelry returns to Thai streets as tourism rebounds

Tens of thousands of revellers, including hordes of foreign tourists sporting floral shirts and plastic water guns, descended on the streets of Bangkok on Thursday for the biggest traditional new year gathering since the pandemic.

Reuters

Pheu Thai pledges B10,000 handout for New Year

The Pheu Thai Party vows to give 10,000 baht to all Thais aged 16 years and over via digital wallets on Jan 1, 2024 if it forms the next government.

Bangkok Post

Leonardo DiCaprio describes ‘lavish’ parties in tycoon fraud trial of ex-Fugees star Pras Michel

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his celebrity friends jetted around the world to try to celebrate New Year in two different timezones, a US court has heard as the star gave evidence in a multimillion dollar fraud case.

Evening Standard

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The reason Scotland once celebrated New Year's Eve in March

As we enter Spring and prepare to change the clocks once again, New Year's Eve seems world away - but at one point in Scotland's history, March 25 was the date we celebrated the new year.

Edinburgh Live

‘I’m happy to have this slow day’: Bali marks new year with day of silence

To mark Nyepi, everything from the airport to local supermarkets and ATMs are closed, while residents and tourists remain inside for quiet self-reflection

The Guardian - AU

Happy Gudi Padwa 2023: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures and GIFs

Gudi Padwa, also known as Samvatsar Padvo, is the beginning of the Marathi new year. It is believed that this joyous occasion brings good luck, success, wealth, and happiness. Every year Gudi Padwa falls on the first day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar i.e the day Chaitra…

The Times of India

Happy Gudi Padwa 2023: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp status

Gudi Padwa or the Marathi New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm on the first day of the month of Chaitra. This year the festival of Gudi Padwa will fall on March 22, 2023. The festival marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated primarily by Konkani and…

The Times of India

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Iranians Deprived of New Year’s Cheer amid Economic Crisis

Iran’s bazaars are packed ahead of the Persian New Year next week, but there’s little holiday cheer as customers survey the soaring prices of meat and holiday treats, wondering if they can afford either. Others are there to sell goods on the sidewalks to make ends meet. Crippling Western sanctions,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Commentary: Tennessee abortion law is stopping me from having more children

Over the New Year’s holiday, my husband and I received the surprise of our lives: a positive pregnancy test. The pregnancy was unplanned, but very welcome. Getting pregnant with our first two children had been somewhat of a grand undertaking, so the idea that I could just get pregnant was…

Los Angeles Times

Iranians facing economic crisis find little New Year's cheer

Iran's bazaars are packed ahead of the Persian New Year next week

The Independent UK

What is Nowruz? How and when is the festival celebrated by Iranian people around the world?

Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years.

Evening Standard

Here’s what happens in your brain when you’re trying to make or break a habit

Did you set a New Year’s resolution to kick a bad habit, only to find yourself falling back into old patterns? You’re not alone. In fact, research

The New Daily

Here's what happens in your brain when you're trying to make or break a habit

Did you set a New Year’s resolution to kick a bad habit, only to find yourself falling back into old patterns? You’re not alone. In fact, research suggests up to 40% of our daily actions are habits – automatic routines we do without thinking. But how do these habits form,…

The Conversation

The trip of a lifetime

This year is the year to travel for many Australians. Keen to seize the opportunity to take to the skies, roads and rails, these travellers will head to international destinations far and wide.According to a survey by Finder, 14 per cent Australians have vowed to travel overseas as part of…

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Commentary: New vegans are sprouting up every day. What about you?

Has your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier already fallen by the wayside? Did you forget about your pledge to participate in “Veganuary” before breakfast on Jan. 1? If so, don’t be discouraged. It’s not too late.

The Times of India

I am scared to become a parent now, but Parag is ready: Shefali Jariwala

Shefali Jariwala began 2023 on a difficult note. She was to perform at an event in Indore when she had a fall and severely injured her hand and had to get 25 stitches. It took her a while to heal completely. She says, “I was injured a day before the…

Manchester Evening News

Man, 24, kicks neighbour in the head after he was confronted over launching fireworks at people's homes on New Year's Eve

Niall Fisher, 24, was handed a suspended sentence

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Golden tidings

Fukujuso, or Amur Adonis, plants blossom at Tonogayato Gardens in Kokubunji, Tokyo. Named after its golden flowers, the plant conveys feelings of congratulations, so it is linked with happiness and longevity. The plant is also called Ganjitsuso (New Year's flower) as it blooms around the Lunar New Year. "Viewing them…

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Irish Mirror

'I changed one simple part of my daily routine and lost a stone in five weeks'

Sarah decided to challenge herself to walk between 10,000 steps a day as a New Year's resolution

Tribune News Service

Adriana E. Ramírez: Finding the right fit

A few weeks ago, in anticipation of all my New Year's resolutions, I did a closet purge. Out came the size four blue jeans I had not even attempted to put on in over 20 years, along with dresses that somehow still fit me, despite having been purchased 30 pounds…

Irish Mirror

Una Healy, boxer David Haye and his girlfriend Sian Osbourne in Costa Rica as throuple rumours continue

The Saturdays singer enjoyed a trip to Morocco with the former heavyweight boxer and his fashion model partner to celebrate New Year's

The Times of India

Can't take new year's Test from Sydney to Adelaide: Michael Clarke

SYDNEY: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has ridiculed a reported proposal by South Australia to bring the new year's Test to the Adelaide Oval from Sydney, saying it is unthinkable.

ABC News

Premiers joust over SACA bid for Adelaide Oval to poach Sydney's New Year's Test match

The South Australian Cricket Association confirms it has expressed an interest for Adelaide Oval to host the New Year's Test match that is traditionally held in Sydney.

The Conversation

How the ancient Jewish 'new year for trees' became an Israeli celebration of nature

As a professor who researches Israel’s extensive network of hiking trails, I’ve spent many days and nights in the field, walking long-distance routes and sleeping under the stars. Like many Israelis, the fellow hikers I meet are passionate about venturing out into nature – and at no time is that…

Salon

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