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‘Look, Ma! No hands!’ Terrifying construction exploits in Asia 【Video】
Construction in any country is a dangerous job. Heavy machinery, dangerous tools, and simply unsafe conditions make such work less than ideal. But without it we wouldn’t have, well, pretty much...
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Xbox One delayed in Asia until late 2014, no release date for Japan
Microsoft’s forthcoming Xbox One console will not be released in Asia until late 2014, despite the fact that it will launch in the West in November this year, it was revealed last night. The console,...
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Sri Lankan breatharian Kirby de Lanerolle preaches a life without food
Having emerged from a turbulent childhood into a successful entrepreneur and government advisor, Kirby de Lanerolle has done a lot to be proud of. Currently he and his wife Fiona are the founders of...
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Indian airline to hire only female flight attendants, but not for the reason...
The low-cost Indian airline company Go Air has announced that they will be only hiring female flight attendants, putting a stop on hiring men. While you may be imagining any manner of salacious...
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Food stall-like McDonald’s that only serves drinks and ice cream
If you were asked to think of the most loved fast food restaurant in the world, surely it would have to be the big M. After all, it is a place that, regardless of age and status, anyone can relax in...
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India’s caste system: a marriage between the classes that led to a tragic ending
Many of us live in societies where we are free to choose the person we marry, regardless of social class and ethnicity. However, what if the society in which you lived was built around a hierarchy...
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Indian-Chinese military conflict quickly defused with beer and candy
According to the Hindustan Times, a Chinese military patrol had entered into India and crossed paths with one of their patrols. Both sides requested that they leave each other’s territory and a...
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This inappropriate lamp gives new meaning to the phrase “turn you on”
In 1994, the product design company, Propaganda, was established in Thailand to fill the need for playful products in home and work environments. Since then, the fun-loving brand has expanded...
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Google ad wins praise for touching on troubled history of India and Pakistan
On 13 November, Google India posted a three-minute advertisement on YouTube titled Google Search: Reunion. In the span of only two days it reached nearly one and a half million views and as of this...
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A Japanese clothing store’s misadventure in Bangladesh: The importance of...
Clothing stores which quickly and cheaply offer fashions based on the latest trends such as H&M and Zara have been enjoying a high level of popularity, especially in the last decade. Shops...
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Pantene Philippines calls out sexism in the workplace with clever ad
A new advertising spot from Pantene Philippines is taking on the big issue of gender parity in the workplace. Playing on how the same behaviors are labeled positively for men and negatively for women,...
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Red rain creeps out South Asia, intrigues scientists
Like something out of a biblical tale or Slayer song, parts of India and Sri Lanka have been experiencing occasional rainfalls colored mostly red and recurring over several years. Sometimes the...
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Can you guess the most densely populated city in the world?
The capital city of this island nation is said to be the most densely populated major city in the world, with a mind-boggling 35,000 people living per sq km. Can you guess which country it’s in? The...
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Think Beijing’s famous smog Is bad? Delhi’s is worse 【Photos】
China’s smog — which routinely engulfs major cities like Beijing and Shanghai — is notorious, and it’s recently reached “danger levels.” But the the smog in New Delhi, The New York Times reports, is...
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Man in India viewed as a god for his really long butt hair
They say America is the land of opportunity, but India seems well on its way to taking that crown. Where else can a man acquire a group of followers for having a 37cm (14.5 inch) tail of hair growing...
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Volcano Spawns Terrifying Tornado-Like Twisters【GIFS】
A volcanic eruption is terrifying on its own, but we just learned that, even more terrifyingly, the avalanche of hot rocks, ash, and gas that volcanoes spew can spawn giant tornado-like twisters. This...
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How anyone with a computer can help search for the missing Malaysian airplane
A U.S. satellite operator is enabling anyone with Internet access to help search for the Malaysia Airlines flight that disappeared in the South China Sea days ago. Digital Globe has sent two...
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21 breathtaking photos of Asia
We here at RocketNews24 know there’s a lot to love about Asia. With unique traditions, fascinating people and awe-inspiring landscapes, there’s a certain atmosphere and sense of beauty that has us...
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The best night views in the Maldives are on its magical shores
The Maldives has always been a popular honeymoon destination, known for its crystal clear waters, gorgeous beaches and glamorous, resort-style accommodation. As if the area wasn’t romantic enough, at...
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What pilots think about the crazy new theory that the missing Malaysia jet...
Not surprisingly, the disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370 with 239 people on board more than a week ago has led some people to come up with very interesting theories about what might have happened....
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