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    Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 2 – Hiroshima)

    12 April 2026

    Michael Smith — Excerpt: In layout and style, Hiroshima Museum is no different to many other museums around the world; nevertheless, it was to leave a lasting impression on us all.

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    Tanghulu Delight

    15 March 2026

    Shikha S. Lamba — Excerpt: I walk to the stalls, already overwhelmed with customers, intoxicated by the sweet smell of narcissus, inviting me to do more than just glance.

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    The Snide Sniper

    15 March 2026

    Sadie Kaye — Excerpt: I know I’m not a bad parent because it’s 4.03 am and I’m whispering The Pied Piper to my daughter so as not to wake up anyone else.

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    Willing

    8 March 2026

    Madhulika Khaitan — Excerpt: Indisputably, there is the will of God. But then, there is also the will of a woman.

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    Torches in Shadows

    8 March 2026

    Chitra Gopalakrishnan — Excerpt: The men tell me they are heading to a pokkar. “We want our pond back and we will take it, one way or another,” they say.

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