Sabyasachi Roy — Excerpt: The sanctuary is basically an avian Airbnb for the pied kingfisher’s hover-and-dive show to the lazy float of spot-billed pelicans.
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The First Snow
Abulqosim Mamarasulov, translated from the Uzbek by Ferangiz Zokirova — Excerpt: Habib woke early, as he always did. When he pushed open the window, the sharp, metallic scent of snow rushed into the hospital ward.
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A Stone Bride
Rakhima Imanaly — Excerpt: Huge boulders were lying everywhere as if a giant had played with them and then left them in a picturesque disorder.
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Offerings to the Gods
Maureen Tai — Excerpt: Beyond the baseline, offerings vary. Sometimes, it depends on the deity.
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Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 2 – Hiroshima)
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.